we are analyzing two of the most common applications:
The most popular applications are the following:
These machines operate with different tools controlled and selected by an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC). It is therefore possible to operate the machines with or without operator intervention.
The main elements of an ATC are:
For this type of machines, as specified by the standards, the control of the safety speed of each tool during operations is mandatory.
Safety: Automation light curtains – Safety light curtains – Stop Button
Safety: Stop Button – Magnetic switches
Safety: Magnetic switches – Safety Light curtains – Stop button
Safety; Safety Light curtains
Safety: Safety Light curtains – Stop button
Safety: Stop button – Safety Light curtains – Tappeti di sicurezza
Safety: Automation light curtains – Safety Light curtains – Stop button
The operator must enter the work pieces and start the machine using a start command. During the machine cycle the operator gate is protected by light curtains.
The height of the light curtains protects the entire working areas.
The height of the light curtains prevents from reaching the dangerous point also if leaning above the last beam of vertical lght curtain.
The height of the light curtain and its position are in relation to the minimum safety distance: (S = K x T + C).
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