[EricH]

Originally Posted by Clem1640

We've got machine envelopes, but these turn out to be pretty machine specific. It's best to develop these based on your own team's machines.

The machine envelope is, in practice, the area that the machine operator needs to run the machine. That includes any area that the machine can extend parts into (like the table on a mill or the handles on a lathe, or the operator panel on a CNC) as well as enough room for the operator and a tool area if needed.

If you can, mark the floor around each machine with its envelope--if you're in the marked envelope, and you're NOT the operator or mentoring/assisting the operator, you should probably find another place to be!


The homework area suggestion is actually a good one, and here's why: If the students have some things that can be done at home, but won't take a lot of time, or if there's time before the start of the meeting, crash there for a few minutes and do the homework, then jump right into the build. (Also great as a quick break.) If done right, with tables and chairs, you also get a food area for those late-night or all-day build sessions.