Although this machine has an enclosure, the powerful motors present risks not present on the mill/drill. 

• In the case you need to stop the machine immediately, press the large red emergency stop button on the controller

• The machine operates under automatic control — it can start at any time and crush, cut, entangle, or pinch body parts. Always keep clear of positions on the machine where unexpected or unintended machine motion could cause harm. 

  • The machine will require the door to be closed for any movement except jogging the axes. Be especially careful when the machine is moving with the door open. 

• Fixtures, tooling, workpieces, or other loose items can become dangerous projectiles and can cause death or serious injury. Before operating this machine in any way, you must verify that you have appropriately secured all components. 

• Always wear safety glasses around this piece of equipment.

• Remove loose-fitting clothing, neckties, gloves, and jewelry. Tie up long hair and always wear closed toed shoes. 

• Many of the tools can be very sharp, ensure you are not grabbing or touching them on the cutting edge.

• Stop the machine and verify that all machine motion has completely stopped before performing any operation that requires you to reach inside the enclosure.

• This machine must always be operated under staff supervision.

• All projects must be approved by staff prior to use.

• For the first run of a gcode (this includes changes), the Tormach must be run in single block mode with the Max Velocity set at 25% or lower.

  • You may only change these settings after a successful run with staff approval.

• Any material not provided by the DCI Lab must be approved.

• You may not tamper with the enclosure door lockout system.