Section Robot Safety for Machine Tending Applications Published: Date Published on Zhilianhai
Hazards beyond the robot Hazard Source Typical safeguard Clamping Machine door and chuck Interlocked guard with trapped key Spindle or press movement Machine cycle Safe stop plus interlock Ejection of parts or coolant Process Shielding and splash guards Robot motion into the machine Programmed path Safe zone limits
Practical rules Assess the interaction, not the robot alone: door open means both machine and robot safe. Define what happens if the robot faults while the door is opening. Never allow a reset that restarts the machine without a separate start action. Record the measured stopping time of the machine as well as the robot. Information is provided for initial research. Verify specifications, pricing, policies and standards against the original source before making decisions.
