Part X Maintenance; General Cleaning - Vision VR48 4 Series User Manual

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10 Maintenance
Vision strives for the highest quality in their manufacturing process to provide you with the
most cost effective, reliable engraving machine in use today. Please remember that proper
maintenance and care is necessary to achieve maximum product life expectancy.
The engraving environment generates small plastic and metal chips as well as other particles during
operation. As with any machinery, your engraving system should be kept as clean as possible to
minimize wear and tear, and to improve the final quality of engraved products.
10.1

General Cleaning

Chip Removal
Plastic and metal chips generated during the engraving process should be removed from the engraving
surface periodically. A portable vacuum is suggested for chip removal, but applying direct suction to
the spindle area is not recommended. Note that this cleaning can be minimized and greatly simplified
through the use of the optional vacuum chip removal system. The vacuum chip removal system
removes chips and dust created by engraving. This system can also extend the life of other
components in the system, as prompt removal of chips reduces contamination and overheating in the
spindle area. The vacuum chip removal system also keeps the nose cone from skipping over letters
when chips become trapped between the nose cone and the engraving material.
Cleaning The Nose Cone
The nose cone around the cutter may accumulate dust and chips that cannot be removed by
vacuuming or blowing on them with low pressure air. CAUTION! High pressure air can damage the
spindle. Two types of nose cones are available; one nose cone is designed to be used with the vacuum
system, the other is not. Cleaning methods depend on the type of nose cone in use.
With a vacuum chip removal system, most of the chips will be removed during the engraving process. If
the suction nozzle becomes clogged, remove the hose connection to the nose cone. Remove the
cutter, then unscrew the vacuum nose cone. Using a vacuum or an air hose, clean out the nose and
the vacuum tube leading to the nose cone. Reinstall the nose cone and the vacuum hose.
Without a vacuum chip removal system you should remove the cutter before attempting to clean the
nose cone. The nose cone retainer ring, the nose cone, and the micrometer collar should all be
removed and cleaned using a vacuum or compressed air. The three nose cone components should be
removed and cleaned at least every day, or as frequently as necessary. Failure to clean the nose cone
regularly will result in premature spindle failure.
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