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Optical and thermal radiation
The laser or plasma process can cause damage to the eye and skin; retention, access control, window selection, and warnings are determined by the process.
CE · Metal cutting and sheet-metal forming machines
CE conformity for Metal cutting and sheet-metal forming machines
For Metal cutting and sheet-metal forming machines, the applicable CE scope is determined from intended use, energy sources, safety architecture and target market. The risk assessment, technical file, testing and conformity route must be verified against the actual model.
The processes you are coveringLaser and plasma cutting, abcant bending, hydraulic pressing
Critical verificationProtection distance, posture performance, integrity of maintenance and hazardous energy control
Line connectionsAutomated loading, tower, smoke extinguisher, feeder, robot and molding equipment
File approachA separate hazard list for each product technology; model proof instead of a joint venture template
Direct response to the scope
CE conformity for Metal cutting and sheet-metal forming machines — Define the product boundary first
The first decision in this category is to determine where the machine starts and ends. The laser source, cooler, aspiration unit, vacuum tower, automatic loading system, compressor and waste collection unit can be provided as a functional whole by the same manufacturer. On the press side, the roller opener, rectifier, servo feeder, mold protection sensor or robot transmission unit can share a security signal with the main machine.
The nature of the hazard in cutting machines varies according to the process used. Direct and reflected radiation in fiber or CO2 lasers, optical pathways, closed cabins, monitoring windows and service interventions are important. In the plasma section, electric arc, ultraviolet radiation, hot metal, spark, smoke and pressurized gases are treated together. If there is an automatic board change or pipe rotation unit, new compression and spinning zones appear outside the cutting area. The capacity of the filtration device is not only for environmental comfort, but also for the operator's performance and fire prevention.
The basic question in the cabinets and presses is at what stage of operation a person can approach the molding area. The scenarios of handholding of the part, access to the backrest, changing gear, adjustment and removal of the sticky material are assessed separately. The light curtain, laser-based protection system, the choice of production method between two hand controls or physical protectors, and the performance of the stand are based on the standby. Having a safety panel in the catalog does not mean that the position and reaction time on the machine is correct.
The EU/AEA transition for metal cutting and shaping machines depends on the event of the first market supply or first service. This metal machine family event occurs on or after 19 hob 2027 is implemented 2006/42/EC; the first event of the metal machine occurs from 20 hob 2027 (EU) 2023/1230 is based.
Product boundaries
How do you sort out the right product line in this category?
Name similarity alone is not sufficient; the energy source, intended use, and safety architecture are read together.
| Product or limit | The distinguishing feature | The relevance of the results |
|---|---|---|
| The shut-down laser cell | In the design that keeps the beam inside the cabin in normal production, the door locks, windows and service mode are verified to maintain the beam class. | |
| Plasma on the open board | Measures are required, including field placement for arc, hot run, gas, mobile portal and smoke exposure around the operator. | |
| Hand-shredded abc | Working close to the bending point differentiates solutions such as the position of the optical protector and the safe speed from automatic lines. | |
| Press to feed the robot | The robot and the pressin safe position chain, cell doors and restart control are all handled under the responsibility of the integrator. | |
| Can be changed | The shape weight, shape of the binding, wrong shape selection, and movements in the setup mode are reflected in the use instruction and risk design. | |
| Production line | The common emergency stopping and material transition gaps from roll-on to stacking are not closed by single machine statements. |
Risk architecture
The main dangers to be addressed in the file
The protective, control and verification approach shall be based on the actual product cycle.
Closed pattern area
Movement between the upper and lower team in the abdomen and the presses results in severe injury in a very short time; safe distance is based on actual standing time.
Smoke, dust and fire
The coating and alloy of the cut metal changes the emission; filtration, cleaning and flame management are combined with the materials the manufacturer predicts.
Hydraulic failure
A hardening explosion, valve failure or pressure loss should not cause unexpected movement of the board; mechanical grip and circuit architecture should be examined.
Automatic material movement
The jack loader, switchboard, backrest and robot can move in an accessible area even if the main process appears to be stopped.
Care and cleaning
The energy separation points for filter change, nozzle setting, mold removal and sewage cleanup must be open, accessible and locked.
The conditional law matrix
When will the regulation take effect?
A single product name doesn't give the same answer for all models.
| The subject | The situation | Product-based evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| The Commission shall adopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 2006/42/EC and Turkey's 2006/42/AT. | YES, YES | The Directive period begins with the first supply or first service in the EU/AEA for metal cutting and shaping machines. |
| (EU) 2023/1230 | IT 'S A MESS . | For the EU/EEA, the Regulation period begins when metal cutting and shaping machines are first offered or first put into service. |
| The following information is provided for in Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2014: | IT 'S A MESS . | The emission and immunity of power electronics, servo drives and high frequency sources shall be assessed. |
| 2014/35/EU LVD | NO , NOT AT ALL . | Electrical hazards are assessed in accordance with Appendix I 1.5.1 to the Metal Cutting and Shape Machines file 2006/42/AT; the laser power source, servo panel or independent electrical product is examined in its supply status. |
| 2014/68/EU PED | IT 'S A MESS . | The accumulator, pressure vessel and arrangement are determined by the pressure-volume, liquid and category information. |
| The following information is provided: | IT 'S A MESS . | If there is a design for burning dust or explosive environment, the product and work scope shall be examined separately. |
Standard and verification approach
- EN ISO 12100: It sets the boundaries of cutting and shaping processes, predictable misuse and risk reduction decisions.
- EN 60204-1: It is a technical reference for the machine in the control, protection, conductivity and verification headings of electrical equipment.
- EN ISO 11553-1: Provides product type assessment for laser-induced hazards and protective measures of laser processing machines.
- EN ISO 17916: It is used in thermal cutting machines for the safety provisions for plasma and similar processes.
- The following is the list of the countries of the European Union:: EN 12622:2009+A1:2013 August 2026 is included in the harmonisation list; ISO 6909:2026 is a published technical source but is not the harmonisation standard of EN/OJEU.
- EN ISO 16092-1 and -3: It provides for the joint consideration of general provisions for presses and the safety requirements for hydraulic presses.
- EN ISO 13855: Taking into account the speed of human approach, it helps to determine the distance of the sensing equipment to the danger zone.
The compliance work plan
In what order will the technical preparation proceed?
Do not separate processes
The limits for energy, material, speed, force, load and auxiliary system are set one by one for lasers, plasma, abcants and hydraulic presses.
Don 't draw lines between faces
The physical-control connections of the sac tower, spindle, gas, feeder, robot, mold and output equipment are processed into the installation.
Select the protection concept
The optical cabin, surrounding fence, light curtain, laser protector or two hand controls are matched with actual process and position data.
Running the test program
The radiation, smoke, stand time, pressure, electricity, EMC and safety functions shall be recorded on the relevant machine.
Do not close the subject file
The scope of EU/EEA and Turkish legislation is closed in separate lines; the instruction, test evidence, type label and declaration of conformity are matched with the configuration submitted.
Product records to search for in the technical file
- Cutting and shaping product-model matrix
- Drawings showing the process fields and line boundaries
- Laser, plasma, abc and pressure risk analyses
- Electrical, hydraulic, gas and steam schemes
- Detection, position and valve safety verification
- Radiation, emissions, pressure, electricity and EMC reports
- Installation, process, molding, cleaning and maintenance instructions
- The EU Statement of Eligibility for metal cutting and shaping machines is prepared during the period of the Directive. The EU Statement of Eligibility for metal cutting and shaping machines is prepared during the period of regulation.
They 're the entries for a healthy offer .
- Type of machine, model number and production capacity
- Speed with shear force or pressure
- Material, thickness, gas and moulding
- Security control architecture with protective devices
- Automation, robotics and feeding connections
- Current technical drawings and test records
- Target market planned supply date
A single price or time for the category cannot be defended unless the cutting technology, press work mode and integration level are seen.
Internal links
Relevant category and product guides
Compare the top coverage or other similar risk architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
CE conformity for Metal cutting and sheet-metal forming machines — Technical answers about
Does the laser source have a CE marking that covers the entire machine?
No. The conformity of the source module is a useful component proof, as the cab, optical path, board movement, slide, software and integration are verified in the main machine file.
Is it enough to have a curtain of light in the abdomen?
The type of device alone is not sufficient. Protection distance, bending mode, stand time, muting logic and the possibility of access from or to the side are tested.
Does the hydraulic pressing mode affect the specific category decision?
Cold metal-working presses, manually loaded or unloaded and exceeding the speed threshold, are classified separately in terms of Annex IV and Annex I, Section B.
Why is it important to evaluate EMC in plasma cutting?
The arc start and power electronics can affect the surrounding equipment, and the machine's own control must withstand the expected disruptive effects in the target environment.
Is ATEX applied to any machine in a metal dust facility?
It is not automatic. Explosive dust, concentration formation, internal and external areas of the machine and the environment for which the product is designed are examined.
Can the same risk pattern be used on cutting and pressing machines?
No, the laser beam, plasma arc, abc curve and press-flow generate different task and error scenarios, requiring a separate risk record for each product family.
Technical scope and offer
CE conformity for Metal cutting and sheet-metal forming machines — Let us clarify your technical file together.
Share the model of the machine or device, the location of use and the basic technical data. The Kayra Patent explains the path to be followed for scope analysis, technical preparation, test plan and, where necessary, approved organization coordination.
Final inspection of content and technical scope: 20 August 2026The official bases: European Commission Machinery · EUR-Lex — EU 2023/1230