Part Vi Maintenance; Multi Mat Information; Cleaning - Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual

6 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 final quality of the engraved product.
6.1

Multi Mat Information

How long will Multi Mat last?
The life span of Multi Mat depends on many factors, including type of use, proper cleaning and handling.
One great advantage is that it is double sided, thereby providing double the life span when compared to
other single sided products.
What is the cleaning procedure of Multi Mat?
Cleaning Multi Mat is simple and easy. Merely use a soft sponge and running water to remove chips,
dust, or dirt, and then allow to dry. No chemicals or cleaners are required.
How is Multi Mat affixed to the engraving table top?
No double stick tape, vacuums, or clamps are necessary. Multi Mat can be easily removed and stored,
then reinstalled by placing it in position and gently pressing down. No other hold down system is so fast
and easy to use.
Is there any clean up required after using Multi Mat?
For most situations the answer is no. However, Multi Mat does leave a slight residue on the back of
some engraving plates.
What happens if I engrave through the engraving material into Multi Mat? Is it ruined?
Multi Mat has a self healing feature. Small cuts in the surface of Multi Mat should not cause a problem
and seem to heal. Of course, continued cuts over a long period of time will degrade the effectiveness of
Multi Mat. Many small enclosed cuts (closed path such as a series of circles or squares) could cause
sections of the mat to come out, which of course would degrade its performance.
6.2

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
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