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© 2015 Vision Engraving Systems
Revised: 8/19/2015

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  • Page 1 VE810 Series 4 User Manual © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems Revised: 8/19/2015...
  • Page 2 VE810 Series 4 User Manual © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........................... 81 Example Job 4 - Profile Cutting ................................83 5 Vectorizing Bitmaps and Creating Vector Fills ........................... 95 Vectorizing a Bitmap in Vision 9 Software ................................95 Vector (Hatch) Fills ................................97 Part V Advanced Operation 1 Using the Measure Feature ...........................
  • Page 4 1 Engraving Problems ........................... 134 2 Mechanical Problems ........................... 137 Part VIII Optional Accessories 1 Vacuum Chip Removal System ........................... 138 2 Hold Down Clamps ........................... 139 3 Fixtures ........................... 141 4 Clamping Vises ........................... 144 © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 5: Part I Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual This manual is designed to provide you with information about your Vision VE810 Series 4 engraver. Beginning with unpacking the machine and continuing through installation, operation and lifetime machine maintenance, this manual does not attempt to teach the user how to become an expert in engraving, computer usage, or engraving software usage.

  • Page 6: Disclaimer And Warranty Information

    Vision Computerized Engraving and Routing Systems (Vision) warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment to the original purchaser of either a Phoenix, Vision or Table Retrofit (the System), that the System will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
  • Page 7 Vision does not warrant defects caused by a failure to provide a suitable environment for the system, by unauthorized attachments, by modifications or repairs other than by Vision, by use of the System for other than its original intention, or by other misuse or abuse of the System.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    If your machine does not operate properly; in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it, immediately unplug it and contact a service technician or your local distributor. Unplug the machine when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 9: Part Ii General Information

    (including this manual). The following items should be included: 1 Vision VE810 Machine 1 Vision VE810 Warranty Card 1 Vision VE810 Installation Guide 1 White/Blue or Orange USB security dongle - Contains User Manual and Vision Software 1 Ethernet Network Cable 1 Crossover Cable 1 Power Cord 1 0.015 FLX Plastic Cutter...

  • Page 10: Machine Description And Terminology

    9. Spindle - This is the part where the engraving cutters are inserted and adjusted for depth of cut. 10. Spindle Motor Pulley - The spindle motor pulley is mounted to the top of the spindle motor and © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 11 15. Spindle Nose Cone - This is the part of the spindle that rides on the material while engraving. The cutter protrudes from the bottom of the nose cone creating your depth of cut. VE810 carriage view © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 12: Part Iii Installation

    The third configuration is for a connection from the computer to a hub (or router) and then to the VE810. This is WITHOUT a computer network. Standard Ethernet cables are used in this configuration. Please call your distributor or the service department at Vision for assistance if you are having problems connecting your machine.

  • Page 13: Computer Requirements

    Windows 10 - 32 Bit & 64 Bit Windows 8 & 8.1 - 32 Bit & 64 Bit Windows 7 - 32 Bit & 64 Bit Ports: USB port for security dongle Local or network Ethernet port to connect machine © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 14: Machine Connections

    VE810 Series 4 User Manual Machine Connections On the rear of the Vision VE810, there are three connection ports. The power cord, the network cable (or crossover cable) RJ-45 ethernet port, and the remote on/off port for optional equipment. Vision VE810 (rear view) Connect the power cord to a 110 - 220 VAC source, then plug the power cable into the port on the back of the machine.
  • Page 15 Installation or Windows 10, the screens are slightly different. The computer will recognize the USB drive Select Open folder to view files. and the following screen will appear. Select Continue without scanning. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 16 Locate the file named Start and double click on the file to begin the installation. The screen below shows Start.exe, but your computer might not show the .exe portion. Select Step 1 - Setup Machine. This installs the Vision Connectivity Manager software. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 17 Installation When the software is installed, select Finish. The Connectivity Manager will search for available Vision devices. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 18 If you see Network and Internet, select View Network Status and Tasks (which opens the Network and Sharing Center). If you see the Network and Sharing Center, open it. Then select Local Area Connection (as shown below). Select Properties. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 19 Select Properties, then select Use the following IP address: and enter 192.168.5.100 as shown. Then click in the Subnet Mask area, which will populate the correct location of 255.255.255.0. Select OK and close any other network configuration windows. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 20 The IP address of the machine will need to be configured in order to set up the connections properly. Select the + box next to the machine now listed in the Discover Machine Tools window to expand the information. Then select Configure Vision VE810 s4 at the bottom of the screen. Select Use Static IP.
  • Page 21 Set the IP address (as shown) to 192.168.5.101, then select OK. This sets the machine's IP address. The configuration is complete at this point. Close the Discover Machine Tools window and return to the Main Installation Screen to proceed with the Vision software installation detailed in the next section. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 22: Network Connection

    The power switch for the VE810 is located below the LCD screen on the front of the machine. After the machine has initialized (Goto Home will be displayed after initializing), plug the supplied Vision USB drive into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 23 Locate the file named Start and double click on the file to start the installation. The screen below shows Start.exe, but your computer might not show the .exe portion. Select Step 1 - Setup Machine. This installs the Vision Connectivity Manager software. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 24 The Connectivity Manager will search for available Vision devices. The configuration is complete at this point. Close the Discover Machine Tools window and return to the Main Installation Screen to proceed with the Vision software installation in the next section. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 25: Using A Network Hub - Only

    LCD screen on the front of the machine. After the machine has initialized (Goto Home will be displayed after initializing), plug the supplied Vision USB drive into an available USB port on your computer. NOTE - This installation is performed on a Windows 7 PC. For Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, the screens are slightly different.
  • Page 26 Locate the file named Start and double click on the file to start the installation. The screen below shows Start.exe, but your computer might not show the .exe portion. Select Step 1 - Setup Machine. This installs the Vision Connectivity Manager software. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 27 Installation When the software is installed, select Finish. The Connectivity Manager will search for available Vision devices. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 28 Network and Sharing Center immediately. If you see Network and Internet, select View Network Status and Tasks (which opens the Network and Sharing Center). If you see the Network and Sharing Center, open it. Then select Local Area Connection (as shown below). Select Properties. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 29 Then, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Then select Properties. Select Use the following IP address: and enter 192.168.5.100 and set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 as shown. Then select OK and close any other network configuration windows. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 30 The IP address of the machine will need to be set to set up the connections properly. Select the + box next to the machine now listed in the Discover Machine Tools window to expand the information. Then select Configure (Your Machine) at the bottom of the screen. Select Use Static IP. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 31 The configuration is complete at this point. The new IP address should appear in a few seconds in the Discover Machine Tools window. Close the Discover Machine Tools window and return to the Main Installation Screen to proceed with the Vision software installation in the next section. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 32: Vision Software Installation

    VE810 Series 4 User Manual Vision Software Installation From the Main Installation Screen, Select Step 2 - Install Vision Software. The Windows Installer will prepare the installation. Select Next. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 33 Installation Select Install. The installation will proceed. Select the appropriate language and select OK. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 34 VE810 Series 4 User Manual Installation will proceed. Select Next to begin the installer. Select Accept the license agreement, then select Next. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 35 Installation Select Next (or change the destination folder - not recommended). Select Next to create the folder. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 36 VE810 Series 4 User Manual The installation will continue. Select the Vision VE810 S4, then select Next. If you purchase another engraving system from Vision, it can be added to the machine list at a later date from within the Vision software.
  • Page 37 Select Continue to install True Type fonts and Vision Engraving Fonts on your computer. The software will look for True Type fonts on your computer and allow the Vision software to use them. Once the True Type fonts are installed, select OK.
  • Page 38 When complete, click on OK. In order to install the fonts from the USB drive, select A Removable drive and from the drop down list, select the drive letter for the USB drive plugged into your computer. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 39 Installation Select OK to install to the default folder. Select OK. All fonts and clipart have been installed from the USB drive at this time. Select OK to return to the main installation screen. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 40 VE810 Series 4 User Manual To complete the installation, select Finish. To close the Software Setup window, select Finish. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 41 If you were supplied with an Orange Dongle (orange USB stick), keep it installed in your computer's USB port in order to use the Vision software. If you were supplied with another color USB stick with your machine, it can be removed at this time from your computer. Installation is now complete.

  • Page 42: The Front Panel

    VE810 Series 4 User Manual The Front Panel The front panel controls all of the movement and speeds of the Vision VE810. Below is a picture of the front panel. The function of each button and knob are explained below.
  • Page 43 The red pointer will outline the job to be engraved. When connected to Vision Machine Tools - If there is no job in the machine, pressing ALT + Start will display a list of jobs that are stored on the computer's hard drive. Use the Y up and down jog buttons to move the cursor on the LCD screen to the job to be engraved and then press start to load the job into the machine.
  • Page 44 LCD screen (medium, slow or fast). Pressing the B3 button toggles between speeds. As you use the Z jog buttons, the spindle position will be displayed on the LCD screen. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 45 ALT + Goto Home button - When you hold down the ALT button and press the Goto Home button, the engraver will return to the top left corner of the T-Slot table and "re-home". This is used if the machine has lost position for some reason. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 46 Prox On/Off button - This button allows you to turn the Proximity Sensor on and off. The Prox sensor enables the machine to determine the Z position of the material. This feature works when © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 47 Note: The spindle can be changed from auto mode to off from within the Vision Pro software. When the Engrave icon is selected, the spindle icon can be selected or de-selected to turn the spindle on or off.
  • Page 48 Aux on/off button, the LCD will also display one of the following briefly: Note: The auxiliary can be changed from auto mode to off from within the Vision Pro software. When the Engrave icon is selected, the auxiliary icon can be selected or de-selected to turn the vacuum on or off.
  • Page 49 Press the Start button to save the Z lift distance or press the Stop button to cancel the change. NOTE: The Z lift height can be set from the Vision Pro software. When the Engrave icon is selected, select the icon with three dots to the right of All Tools as shown below.
  • Page 50 Pressing Start will toggle between setting the machine's IP address from DHCP to a manual IP address. If the LCD displays Enabling DHCP when this button combination is pressed, the machines network setting will be DHCP. If the LCD displays Disabling DHCP and then shows an IP address of © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 51 Pressing the Z limit switch with your hand will change the Z from 0 to 1. Pressing the proximity switch will change the P from 0 to 1. The S is reserved for future use. If there is a drive board fault inside the controller, the F will display 1. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 52: Holding Down Material

    You can use double-sided tape, Multi Mat hold down material, the quick lock vise, or optional clamps and fixtures (see the Optional Accessories section of this manual for more details) to hold down material to the t-slot table. Double-sided tape or Multi Mat material are available from your Vision Distributor or directly from Vision.
  • Page 53 T-slot table. Place the material on the table, then loosen the edge guide thumbscrews and lower the edge guides until they are even with (or just below) the material surface. Tighten the edge guide thumbscrews. This process should be repeated any time materials of different thicknesses are to be engraved. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 54 This will keep the material from bowing in the center. The quick lock vise will only work on square or rectangular material. To hold down irregular shaped objects, you must use some other method. Ask your Vision Distributor or Vision if you need more information on this feature.

  • Page 55: Part Iv Step By Step Operation

    In the following sections, there are 4 example jobs the user can use to learn the different ways to use the Vision VE810. In the first section, the machine will be set up to perform a diamond drag operation on coated aluminum and a simple plate will be engraved. In the second example, engravers plastic will be rotary engraved to make a small sign.

  • Page 56: Example Job 1 - Diamond Drag

    In this first example, Diamond Drag engraving will be performed on a 3" x 2" plate. The material used for this example application is black painted aluminum. Starting with a new file in Vision 9 software, the first step is to adjust the plate size to match the plate to be engraved.
  • Page 57 Step by Step Operation The Plate Size window will appear. Click on the Current Selection drop down list and select Custom. Enter the plate size to be engraved - for this example 3" x 2". © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 58 VE810 Series 4 User Manual To add text, click on the Text Tools icon. The flyout icons will appear, then select the Text Compose icon. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 59 The user should become familiar with the various ways fonts can be formatted with the toolbar options. For this example, the only change was for the font height, which was set to 0.500". Begin typing text to be engraved. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 60 Center (as shown below) from the top toolbar. Note that there are several ways to align objects within the Vision software. The Break Text warning may appear. If so, select No. If Yes is chosen, and more than one line of text has been entered, each line will align on top of one another in the center of the plate.
  • Page 61 Select the Engrave icon from the left toolbar. The Cut Toolbox will appear and the options for engraving will appear on the top toolbar. Make sure the Device selected is for your machine, then select the Tool Setup icon. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 62 Stop Button on the machine. If either of these occur, make sure that Dry Run was selected in the Cut Toolbox (shown as the letter "D") and that the spindle has not been turned on. The Spindle icon on the Cut Toolbox is show below for reference. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 63 Sensor (see the Prox icon below) is enabled, then select the Engrave icon on the Cut Toolbox to send the file to the engraver. Engrave icon (from toolbar) Dry Run Off Prox icon (shown as enabled) Engrave icon © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 64 VE810 Series 4 User Manual Make sure the material is positioned properly and secured on the engraving table, then press the Start Button on the engraver to begin engraving. The finished piece should appear as shown below. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 65: Rotary Engraving

    The cutter is now zeroed. To run a job, turn the machine on, then set up the job in the Vision Software. (For more information on this, see the Vision Engraving Software manual and the example job file in the next section). Put the material on the t-slot table as described in the previous section.

  • Page 66: Example Job 2 - Rotary Engraving

    The Vacuum Chip Removal System significantly reduces these problems and provides for a cleaner work area. As with Example Job 1, the first step is to set the plate size in the Vision 9 software. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 67 All of these adjustments are available when entering text in the Frame Text Compose mode. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 68 If the Dry Run showed no set up errors, the job can be re-sent to the engraver with the Dry Run disabled. Place the material on the table (shown with Multi Mat on the t-slot table to hold the engraving material in place), and press the start button on the machine to begin engraving. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 69 When the file is complete, remove the material from the table. HINT - Use a light bristle brush to clean out any debris that may remain in the engraved characters. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 70: Burnishing

    VE810 Series 4 User Manual Burnishing In this section, we will set up to engrave with a burnishing cutter. The figure below shows the Vision VE810 spindle with a burnishing cutter and an optional EZ Rider burnishing adapter. The Vision VE810 spindle with burnishing cutter Burnishing is different than standard rotary engraving mainly because the nose cone is not used to set the depth of cut.
  • Page 71 You can then jog the Z down until the proper pre-load is achieved, then press Set Surface to set the surface. Pressing Start will begin the engraving process. In the following example job, a burnishing file will be set up and run on coated brass material. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 72: Example Job 3 - Burnishing

    (also known as black brass or trophy brass). The plate will use a text import function from an external text file that will be copied into a plate template and the Vision software will automatically format the imported text.
  • Page 73 Apply. Note that the page margins on the toolbar are located such that the top field is for the top margin, the left field is the left margin, etc. The screen should then appear as below. Select the Text Compose Icon. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 74 Enter any text in the format you wish to use. In this example, two lines of text are entered as variables (it does not matter what you type. The text entered is only for formatting and will be replaced with the text imported from the .txt file). © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 75 Width Compression, select the text, then click on the Toolbar Mode icon (shown below). Select Frame mode. Select all text and select the Width Compression Mode by clicking on the drop down list (as shown). © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 76 Change the settings to Always compress or expand text to fit width, Method: Width compress/expand, and Apply to: Each Line Individually. Deselect Word Wrap, then select OK. For a detailed description of all the font modifications possible, refer to the Vision software help or user manual.
  • Page 77 Step by Step Operation In this example, a text file was created in order to copy and paste the variables into the Vision software. Highlight the text and select copy from the edit menu (or right click and select copy). Note that in this example, the two variables are entered as subsequent lines in the text file and that there may be difficulties when importing from other file formats.
  • Page 78 VE810 Series 4 User Manual Click in the center of the plate. After clicking in the center of the plate, all fields are merged and multiple plate objects will be created based on the number of text variables selected. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 79 Step by Step Operation Also, if there are more variables than can be fit into one plate in the Vision software, multiple plates (or pages) are automatically generated for individual output to the engraver. The lower right corner of the Vision software screen allows the user to view the individual pages.
  • Page 80 VE810 Series 4 User Manual In this example, the plate object lines were engraved. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 81: Profile Cutting

    In this section, we will set up to engrave with a standard engraving cutter and cut completely through engraver's plastic with a cutter/beveler. The cutter/beveler is used to create a contrast on the edge of the cut material. The figure below shows the Vision VE810 spindle with a rotary cutter/beveler. Vision VE810 Spindle with Rotary Cutter/Beveler...
  • Page 82 Mat. DO NOT place the material to be cut directly on the t-slot table. If you do, then the cutter will cut into the t-slot table and permanently damage the surface. Other methods for holding material down are in the section Holding Down Material. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 83: Example Job 4 - Profile Cutting

    As with Example Job 2, the Vacuum Chip Removal System is highly recommended for this application and is shown in this example. First, the plate size will be adjusted to the standard Vision VE810 10 x 8 inch area. A single Plate Object will be created (from the top toolbar menu - Layout...
  • Page 84 Windows Explorer and drag the file to the engraving area on the plate within the Vision software. the image will be quite large, so it must be re-sized to fit, either by changing the size manually on the toolbar, or by selecting the object and clicking on a corner node (holding down the left mouse button) and dragging the corner to make the image smaller.
  • Page 85 To re-size the text frame, click and hold with the left mouse button on the black edge of the text frame and drag the frame to the appropriate size. then, Two more text fields are entered in the same manner, re-sized, and fonts are changed. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 86 The two text fields are now non-editable graphics and will not be replaced when importing a text file with variable text. Next, copy the list of text variables from a Notepad text file and select Paste Clipboard Into Plate, then click in the middle of the Plate Object. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 87 (red in this example), select the Plate Object frame, then click on the Red color icon on the bottom toolbar of the Vision software. It is also a good idea to verify the color of the other objects on the screen.
  • Page 88 After changing the plate frame color. If you try to send this file to the engraver at this point (by clicking on the Engrave icon), a warning screen may appear as below. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 89 Filter by Color window will appear. Select the color to send to the engraver in the Filter Layer drop down box. In this example, all text and graphics are Black, so the color Black (P1) was selected from the drop down menu in the Filter by Color window. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 90 VE810 Series 4 User Manual After clicking on Select, the Vision software window will show only the color being sent to the engraver, in this case, black. Open the Tool Setup window and choose Engraver's Plastic(Engraving) as the material, then click on OK. Make sure all options are turned on in the Cut Toolbox, including Dry Run for this example file.
  • Page 91 Dry Run turned off. Use the proper cutting tool for the engraving application. Note that the nose cone for the vacuum chip removal system has been installed in this picture. After pressing Start and finishing the job,the engraved portion of the file should appear as shown. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 92 To change to the material setting for cutting, select Engrave from the top toolbar menu, then Tool Options. (Or, you can click on the Engrave icon, then open the Tool Setup Window and select the material). Select Engravers Plastic(Cutting) from the Material drop down list, then select OK. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 93 Make sure you have installed the cutter/beveler tool for this process and set up the cutting depth as described in the previous section. When the file is complete, is should appear as shown. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 94 VE810 Series 4 User Manual Note - The Filter by Color screen will once again appear. Since we have no further colors to send to the engraver, select Stop Cutting. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 95: Vectorizing Bitmaps And Creating Vector Fills

    It is often required that a scanned image or a bitmap file is requested to be engraved. Since the Vision engraver is vector based and requires vector lines in order to follow a path for engraving, these bitmaps will need to be converted to vector images before being sent to the engraver.
  • Page 96 The next screen has only one adjustment - Alignment Bitmap Density. There is a slider bar for darkening or lightening the image to show more or less detail. The default slider position is recommended. Select OK and the bitmap will be automatically converted to a vector outline for engraving. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 97: Vector (Hatch) Fills

    When an outline of an object needs to have the interior, or sections of the interior engraved, the Hatch Fill tool is used. As an example, if a simple circle is drawn in the Vision 9 software, but the user wants to engrave the entire circle, not just the outline, a hatch fill is used to create the vector fill path for the engraver to follow.
  • Page 98 Less overlap will be faster, but the background can become rough. If the Tool width is greater than the cutter tip width, portions of the background will not be engraved. Doing so creates a visible hatch fill, which may be desirable for some applications. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 99 Hatch fills can be applied to outline text, but not single line text. In the below example, Arial text was used by selecting the Frame Text Compose icon and clicking in the middle of the plate to create the text as shown. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 100 Before filling text, the user must first select the text with the Select Tools icon. Click on the Select Tools icon and select the text to apply the hatch fill to. Select the Hatch Fill icon. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 101 Some graphics have portions that do not need to be engraved and are within the boundaries of outside vector outlines. Using the Flower example file, import the file to vectorize the bitmap, then select the Break Path icon to separate the individual outlines. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 102 VE810 Series 4 User Manual Next, we will need to create a path. The Vision 9 software has an intelligent path tool that will automatically detect portions of the graphic that are within outside vector lines and will create a hatch fill with the center portions left as unfilled.
  • Page 103 If this looks correct, select the Hatch Fill icon. The hatch fill will be applied. Adjust the tool options as desired and select Close from the toolbar menu. The file is ready to be sent to the engraver. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 104: Part V Advanced Operation

    Vision 9 software. To use this feature, turn on the engraver and press the Go to Home button. Open the Vision 9 software with a new drawing and select the Plate Size icon on the top toolbar.
  • Page 105 Then, click on Next in the Measure Wizard window. Move the laser pointer to the lower right corner of the engraving are you wish to define, then click on Finish in the Measure Wizard window. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 106 If the area appears to be correct. click on OK in the Plate Size window. The plate size in the Vision 9 software now shows the area defined with the measure feature.

  • Page 107: Custom Home Positions - Using Set Offset

    In this example, the user has identified the engraving area on an item, and the home (0,0) position of the machine will be set to match the upper left corner of the engraving area. Referencing the drawing above, the engraving area is 1.25 inches wide x 0.25 inches high. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 108 VE810 Series 4 User Manual In the Vision 9 software, begin by making the plate size the same as the engraving area (1.25 inches x 0.25 inches), as shown below. Add text: The Frame Text Compose tool will center and adjust text to fit the plate/engraving area.
  • Page 109 If it is, you are ready to engrave the item. If the positioning is not correct, you can either adjust the graphics within the Vision 9 software, or reset the custom home position to the proper location. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 110 The Red Dot Laser Pointer will follow the path of this rectangle and outline the engraving area. This can make it much easier to properly position your custom home and graphics before sending the final job to the machine. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 111: Creating A Center Driver

    Referencing the drawing below, the job will be quickly set up using a custom "Center" driver. First, we need to create and save a custom Center driver. Open up the Vision 9 software and select Engrave, then Engraving Defaults from the top menu bar.
  • Page 112 The Plot widow will appear and from the Selected Driver drop down list, select the VE810 S4 Vise driver. If this driver has not been installed, refer to the section - Installing Additional Drivers Select Setup. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 113 Advanced Operation Under the Installed Drivers section, make sure the VE810 S4 Vise driver is selected, then select Create custom copy of selected driver. Type in VE810 Center Driver, then click on OK. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 114 VE810 Series 4 User Manual Click on Apply, then click on OK. Select the VE810 Center Driver we just created from the Selected Driver drop down list. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 115 Set the plate size to match the engraving area you determined for your item. In this example, a 1.75" x 0.75" size was entered. Make sure the Selected Driver is the VE810 Center Driver, then click on OK. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 116 In this case, it is the center of the 3.0" piece of acrylic. Press the Set Offset button on the engraver. This is now the center of the engraving area for our job. The below picture shows the spindle positioned over the center of the engraving area. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 117 Center Driver from the Device drop down list and set the home position (set offset) on the machine to the center of the engraving area on your item before running the job. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 118: Installing Additional Drivers

    If you need to install additional drivers, such as the VE810 S4 Vise driver or for another machine, in the Vision 9 software, select File from the top menu bar, then select Install and click on Cutting Devices. The Installation Wizard will begin.
  • Page 119 If you wish to uninstall driver(s), simply follow the above procedure, and deselect the drivers by removing the check mark to the left of the machines you want to uninstall from the Manufacturer section of the Driver Installation Wizard window, then click on Next to remove those drivers. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 120: Part Vi Maintenance

    VE810 Series 4 User Manual 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.

  • Page 121: General Cleaning

    Do not wash either filter. Place the paper filter back inside the cloth filter, and place the cloth filter back inside the vacuum canister. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 122: Motion System Cleaning And Lubrication

    To move the Spindle, press on the top of the Spindle to move the Spindle down and press on the bottom of the Spindle to move it up. Cover Removal Top Cover Screws Remove the two top cover screws (shown below). © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 123 11/32" nut driver to hold the nut and remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver from the back of the machine. Spindle Cover To remove the spindle cover, slide the cover up. Squeezing the sides of the cover will facilitate removal. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 124 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the X-Axis (carriage) leadscrew and the stainless steel rails for the carriage. Move the carriage by hand to access all areas of the leadscrew and rails. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 125 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the sides and front of the spindle rail. Move the Spindle down to expose the Z-Axis leadscrew for cleaning. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the Z-Axis leadscrew. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 126 If you suspect lubrication problems, call your dealer/representative or the service department at Vision. DO NOT oil the stepper drive motors. None of the motors on the machine require lubrication. Oiling the stepper motors can permanently damage them.

  • Page 127: Changing The Motor Belt

    It holds a cable clamp inside the back cover of the machine. To remove the center screw, reach inside the machine with a 11/32" nut driver to hold the nut and remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver from the back of the machine. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 128 VE810 Series 4 User Manual Spindle Cover To remove the spindle cover, slide the cover up. Squeezing the sides of the cover will facilitate removal. Carriage Cover Remove the four screws on each side of the Carriage Cover . © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 129 To replace the belt, align the belt in the motor pulley and pull the belt forward and roll it down over the front edge of the lip on the top of the spindle. Do not excessively stretch the belt when replacing © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 130: Changing The Motor Brushes

    It holds a cable clamp inside the back cover of the machine. To remove the center screw, reach inside the machine with a 11/32" nut driver to hold the nut and remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver from the back of the machine. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 131 Maintenance Spindle Cover To remove the spindle cover, slide the cover up. Squeezing the sides of the cover will facilitate removal. Carriage Cover Remove the four screws on each side of the Carriage Cover . © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 132 1/8 inch (3 mm), the motor brush needs to be replaced. If the motor brush is over 1/8 inch (3 mm), put the existing brush back into the motor and replace the motor brush cap. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 133: Cleaning The Fan Filter

    2. Remove the filter guard by using a small flat blade screwdriver to pop the guard open. 3. Remove the filter and blow out the filter with low-pressure compressed air. 4. Replace the filter and filter guard by snapping it back in place. Cooling Fan Filter and Cover © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 134: Part Vii Troubleshooting

    1. Switch to a nose-riding method. 2. Use a different method of holding the material. If double-sided tape is being used, it may be thick enough to change your surface flatness and the engraving depth. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 135 1. Try re-engraving the same plate again. Some anodized aluminum plates have a very hard surface and two passes are required. 2. Switch to a diamond burnisher. The more common carbide tools may have difficulty getting through © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 136 3. Increase the pre-load of the burnishing adapter. 4. Try other materials. Same reasons as above. Some materials are too tough to engrave. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 137: Mechanical Problems

    3. The spindle bearings may need to be replaced. Problem: Spindle motor will not turn on. Possible solutions: 1. Check motor brushes. Problem: Motor belt will not stay on pulley. Possible solutions: 1. Motor belt is probably worn and needs to be replaced. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 138: Part Viii Optional Accessories

    VE810 Series 4 User Manual Optional Accessories These accessories are available for purchase directly from Vision, or you local distributor, as well as through www.visionengravers.com. If you have any questions about these accessories, please contact Vision or your distributor for advice for choosing the best accessories for your applications. Vision can also help if you have a need for special fixtures, or modifications to our standard accessories.

  • Page 139: Hold Down Clamps

    The downward clamping force eliminates bowing. This clamp can be used with material up to 1/4” thick. Push Down Clamps This double-sided clamp secures items from the edge. It is ideal for heavy-duty items that are being cut, contoured or engraved. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 140 This clamp is designed to hold down square or rectangular plates. By lining up the “V” cut-out of the clamp with the corner of the plate, the engraver is allowed maximum engraving space. It will hold material as thin as 1/32”. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 141: Fixtures

    These clamping bars hold 1 to 3 round objects at a time. Engrave multiple notary seals, paperweights, and a variety of other circular items. With a place for the “eye” of medallions, this clamp adapts to any vise or table that has a T-slot system. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 142 Enables engraving on most pens and cylindrical items that vary in diameter from end to end. Available for most computerized engravers and Pantographs. It is also usable with the Versa Vise and Self- Centering Vise. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...
  • Page 143 This is a double-sided fixture that, when turned in one direction, accommodates a pen, and when turned in the other direction, accommodates a medallion, seal, or other circular item. With a space for the “eye” of the medallion, this fixture is usable with the Versa Vise or Quick-Lock Vise. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

  • Page 144: Clamping Vises

    This vise is supplied with a removable front clamping plate which allows for the holding of thicker items. Self-Centering Deep Vise This self-centering vise allows for easy setup of odd-shaped items up to 3 1/4” deep. © 2015 Vision Engraving Systems...

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