This Standard describes hazards generated by laser processing machines, and specifies the safety requirements relating to radiation hazards and hazards generated by materials and substances. It also specifies the information to be supplied by manufacturers of such equipment.
It is applicable to machines using laser radiation to process materials.
It is not applicable to laser products, or equipment containing such products, which are manufactured solely and expressly for the following applications:
— photolithography;
— stereolithography;
— holography;
— medical applications (per IEC 601-2-22);
— data storage.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
GB 2893-1982 Safety Colors
GB 2894-1996 Safety Signs (neq ISO 3864: 1984)
GB/T 5226.1-1996 Electrical equipment of industrial machines - Part 1: General requirements (eqv ICE 60204-1: 1992)
GB 7247-1995 Radiation safety of laser products equipment classification requirements and users guide (idt IEC 60825: 1984)
GB/T 15706.1-1995 Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology (eqv ISO/TR 12100-1:1992)
GB/T 15706.2-1995 Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2: Technical principles and specifications (ISO/TR 12100-2:1992)
IEC 60825-4: 1997 Safety of Laser Products - Part 4: Laser Guards
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this Standard, the definitions given in GB/T 15706.1-1995 and GB 7247-1995 and the following definitions apply.
3.1 Machine
Assembly of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, with the appropriate actuators, control and power circuits, etc., joined together for a specific application, in particular for the processing, treatment, moving or packaging of material.
3.2 Laser processing machine
Machine in which (an) embedded laser(s) provide(s) sufficient energy/power to melt, evaporate, or cause a phase transition in at least a part of the workpiece, and which machine has the functional and safety completeness to be ready-to-use.
3.3 (Preventive) maintenance
Performance of those adjustments or procedures specified in user information, which are intended to be performed by the user for the purpose of assuring the intended performance of the product.
NOTE: Examples include replenishment of consumables and cleaning.
3.4 Manufacturer
Individual or organization that assembles the laser processing machine. Where a laser processing machine is imported, the importer assumes the duties of the manufacturer. An individual or organization that is responsible for modification of a machine is regarded as a manufacturer.
3.5 Modification
Change to the machine which makes it capable of processing materials in a manner which differs from the original design, or which makes it capable of processing materials different from what was envisaged in the original design, or which affects the safety characteristics of a machine.
