CNC Router

Overview

Materials

Softwoods, hardwoods and foam can be cut on the Techno CNC system.

PPE

Required: Safety glasses, closed-toed shoes, no loose or dangling items on the person (hair tied back; no necklaces, hoodie strings, etc.)

Recommended: Hearing protection, respirator

Safety Features

In the event of unexpected behavior that does not pose an immediate threat to the machine or workpiece, pause the job on the handheld controller located between the green start button and red stop button. If an immediate threat is presented, turn the machine off using the red Stop/escape/cancel button or red stop button on the control housing unit. This will turn completely turn the machine off. Do not use the red stop button on the control housing unit to pause the machine if it is not an emergency.

For your safety, staying away from the path of the router, use the best hold-down/fixturing method depending on the size of the material or cut, and good feeds and speeds. Make sure that there are no loose objects in the path of the router, and never reach into the CNC bed when the router is in motion. If the stock is not secured to the spoiler board using the vacuum bed or various hold-down methods, it can be thrown when contacted by the router. When using untested speeds and feeds, always be conservative to avoid breaking tools or throwing parts.