Team 514: Safe CNC
The objective of this project is to design safeguards for the Senior Design Lab’s CNC router to protect students and staff from hazards and mitigate the need for PPE.
About
This project improves the safety of a computer numerical control (CNC) milling machine used by students and staff in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s senior design lab.
CNC milling machines are helpful for cutting metal and plastic but pose inherent safety risks.
These risks include moving parts, flying debris, sharp edges, and airborne dust, which can cause injuries or breathing problems for users and anyone nearby.
The goal is to increase safety and reduce the need for extra protective gear. Achieving this goal will create a safer and more user-friendly workspace.
Team
Meet our team from Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, dedicated to enhancing CNC safety.

Samuel Byers
Mechanical EngineerSam will graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Spring 2025. His interests are in environmental engineering and he will be working in water/wastewater at Kimley Horn after graduating.

Amanda Garcia-Menocal
Mechanical EngineerAmanda will graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Spring 2025. Her interests lie in environmental safety and sustainability and she intends to pursue a career focused on sustainability after graduating.

Shelby Gerlt
Mechanical EngineerShelby will graduate with a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Spring 2025. She is interested in aerospace engineering and will pursue a career in the Unite States Air Force.

Malik Grant
Mechanical EngineerMalik will graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Spring 2025. His interests are in manufacturing engineering and he will be working at the insulation plant at Owens Corning after graduation.

Carlton Walker
Mechanical EngineerCarlton will graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Spring 2025. His interests are in aerospace engineering and he intends to pursue a career focused on this field after graduating.
Sponsor and Advisor

Shayne McConomy, Ph.D.
Project Sponsor
Eric Hellstrom, Ph.D.
Materials Science & Engineering AdvisorDocuments
All documents and presentations throughout the design process
Future Work
Here's what's next
Procurement
Acquiring necessary materials and components.
Assembly
Building and assembling various components.
Installation
Setting up and integrating assembled parts.
Testing
Evaluating system performance to ensure quality.