Chip Guard Safety: Protecting Operators from High Pressure Coolant
Chip guards are the physical barriers that protect operators from flying chips, high-pressure coolant spray, and rotating parts. On deep hole drilling machines, the guards need to be designed for the specific hazards of the process. I’ve seen both good and bad guard designs. A well-designed guard keeps the operator safe without interfering with production. What the Guard Needs to Contain On a deep hole drilling machine, the guard must contain: ...