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Manual Lathe Safety: Essential Precautions to Follow

August 22, 2025//Shawn Mantel

If you walk into almost any machine shop or toolroom, chances are you will find a manual lathe quietly sitting in the corner. Despite the rise of CNC machining and automated systems, manual lathes remain a trusted workhorse. They are durable, versatile, and cost-effective. But they are also among the most dangerous machines if not managed with respect.

Zero-Speed Detection in Machine Safety: Why It Matters & the Devices That Do It

August 19, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Learn why zero-speed (standstill) detection is critical for guarding and maintenance, where it fits with LOTO, and which safety-rated devices you can use.

Power-to-Lock vs Power-to-Unlock: Choosing the Safer Safety Switch for Machine Guarding

August 19, 2025//Shawn Mantel

In today’s high-risk manufacturing environments, machine safety is not just about guarding—it’s about intelligent, fail-safe control systems that protect human life. Among the most critical components of a machine safety system is the safety interlock switch. Specifically, Keyence’s safety switches offer advanced functionality that supports both power-to-lock and power-to-unlock configurations. But which is safer? When should you use one over the other?

Maximizing Floor Space and Operator Safety with Vertical Sliding Safety Doors

June 30, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Introduction: Smart Safety That Moves Up, Not Out...In today's manufacturing environments, space efficiency and operator safety must go hand-in-hand.

Presence Sensing Devices Boost Machine Safety in Manufacturing

May 14, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Discover how presence-sensing technologies like Keyence’s GL-S Light Curtains and Inxpect’s 3D Safety Radar Systems are revolutionizing machine guarding. Learn how to improve safety, compliance, and uptime in your facility.