CNC Safety Practices

Use these extra precautions when running a CNC program for the first time:

• Use machine Rapid and Feed override controls to slow the machine down.

• A major cause of crashes is setting the tool or fixture offset incorrectly. Pay particular attention to moves at the start of program and immediately after a tool change as the tool moves towards the part. Use single-block mode to advance through the program one line at a time until the tool is at cutting depth.

• Remain at the machine with a hand on or near the emergency stop button.

• Stop machine motion at the first sign of trouble.