scope:

This International Standard is not applicable to arc eroding and electro-chemical machining equipment.

This International Standard takes account of the precondition of the intended use as well as the reasonably foreseeable miscue, in normal workshop environments and non-explosive atmospheres, including transportation, installation, setting, maintenance, repair and dismantling for removal or disposal of EDM equipment and EDM systems.

This International Standard is also applicable to auxiliary devices essential for EDM processing.

This International Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to EDM equipment and EDM systems, where they are used as intended and under conditions of miscue which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.

This International Standard is intended apply to machines manufactured after the date of publication of this International Standard.