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Checklist before you start the machine

A fixed inspection of machine, tool and clamping before you cut the first profile

Review the points before you start the machine. A minute of inspection is cheaper than a scrapped item or damage.

§Machine and control: ______

  • 01Check that shielding and emergency stop are in place and working
  • 02Check that machine is clean and free of loose chips
  • 03Check that nothing loose can be caught by rotating parts

§Tools and clamping

  • 01Check that tool is sharp and suitable for material
  • 02Confirm that the part is clamped tightly and cannot move
  • 03Check that tools and clamping cannot hit each other

§Setting

  • 01Check zero points and tool dimensions on CNC
  • 02Confirm that cutting data matches material and task
  • 03Drive carefully or in test drive the first time