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- Page 1 2018 Laguna Tools Smartshop M User guide for Smartshop machines equipped with the RichAuto B57E Basic operations, Quick Start, Mutli-Tool Programs, Creating a G-code file with V-carve, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Installation Outline, Default Settings Laguna Tools 12/1/2017 ver. YLW...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 of 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................... 3 Document Key............................3 Basic Operations ............................3 3.1 View of Machine ..............................3 3.2 Turning ON the machine ............................ 4 3.3 Homing ................................5 3.4 Basic Button Functions ............................5 3.5 Changing Tools .............................. -
Page 3: Introduction
Page 3 of 23 INTRODUCTION This document is intended to provide general information on how to operate the Smartshop M machine, equipped with a RichAuto B57E controller. For accelerated start up, refer to quick start section. DOCUMENT KEY Bold text - Hard Button click... -
Page 4: Turning On The Machine
Page 4 of 23 Figure 2. Front and rear view of machine 3.2 TURNING ON THE MACHINE 1. Turn the rotary switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the key to the ON position. 3. Press the Control Power ON/OFF button located on the control panel. -
Page 5: Homing
Page 5 of 23 3.3 HOMING When the B57E controller is first powered on, the user will be prompted with the HomeTypeAtStart window. The machine needs to be homed each time the machine is powered. 1. This resets your machine coordinates origin, relative to the home switches and flags. -
Page 6: Changing Tools
Page 6 of 23 3.5 CHANGING TOOLS 1. A tool can be inserted or removed two ways o Manually - Using the tool release button on the side of the spindle (figure 1) o Automatically - Using the Tool Switch button ... - Page 7 Page 7 of 23 a. The tool changer needs 6-6.5bar or 87psi-95psi. b. Use the pressure regulator (figure 2) on the back of the machine to adjust air pressure. 4. Set up a tool cone with the router bit you intend to use (Section 7). a.
- Page 8 Page 8 of 23 When the machine changes tools it will need to travel to the back of the machine during program execution. Figure 4. Simple workpiece setup 8. Verify coordinate system (figure 4). a. Workpiece 1 should be selected. i.
- Page 9 Page 9 of 23 b. Once the spindle is in position, press the XY-->0 button to set the XY origin point. c. On the controller, you will see the X and Y axis coordinates go to zero (figure 4). For mutli-tool programs JUMP to section 5 11.
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Page 10: Multiple Tool Program
Page 10 of 23 MULTIPLE TOOL PROGRAM There are preliminary steps that need to be done before running a multi-tool program. o Prepare the machine (Section 4, steps 1-10). o Prepare all tool cones for the job, and place into tool corresponding holders. o Run procedure to calculate tool offsets (5.1). -
Page 11: Setting Xy Work Origin
Page 11 of 23 o Once Tool 2 has touched off, Switch to Tool 3, using the Tool Switch button. o Press and hold the MENU button --> press TOOLSET button --> release both buttons. o Switch back to Tool 1, using the Tool Switch button. o Offsets are now calculated. -
Page 12: Run Program
Page 12 of 23 b. Press the ZC-->0 button. c. On the controller, you will see the Z-axis coordinate go to zero. 5.4 RUN PROGRAM 1. Transfer your g-code program onto a USB and transfer into the controller's internal memory. When running a program directly from a USB, memory transfer is less reliable. -
Page 13: Understanding Work Coordinate Systems
Page 13 of 23 UNDERSTANDING WORK COORDINATE SYSTEMS Machine Coordinates(Workpiece 0) o Machine origin is established using home switches. Tool positions and TTO switch location are set relative to machine coordinates. o Press MENU + ZRN/0 to switch to workpiece 0. ... -
Page 14: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Page 14 of 23 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE MECHANICS o The SmartshopM uses linear guide rails, ball screws, and ball bearings. These need to be lubricated periodically. o Scheduled maintenance: Once a week, if the machine is used daily. o A visual inspection is always recommended. -
Page 15: Tool Touch Off - Toolsettingz Adjustment
Page 15 of 23 o Select an ATC position. o Select the X, Y, or Z position and press the RUN/PAUSE/DELETE button to edit. o Use the numeric buttons to enter in the new tool position and press ORIGIN/OK to save. o Repeat this process for each X, Y, and Z coordinate for tools 1, 2 and 3. -
Page 16: Creating A G-Code File
Page 16 of 23 CREATING A G-CODE FILE Create a new project Sketch your part... - Page 17 Page 17 of 23 Open Toolpath tab and select a toolpath function Edit toolpath parameters...
- Page 18 Page 18 of 23 Edit tool parameters Visually verify that your toolpath is correct...
- Page 19 Page 19 of 23 Save Toolpath o As shown below, the Smartshop M is compatible with the Laguna IQ ATC(mm) post processor.
- Page 20 Page 20 of 23 Inspect the g-code file It is always a good practice to first run a program in the air without any material, until a work flow is established.
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Page 21: Appendix
Page 21 of 23 APPENDIX 10.1 HITECO SPINDLE PNEUMATIC SPECIFICATIONS Model: QD-1F 4/12 24 I30 NC CB BT... -
Page 22: Installation Outline
Page 22 of 23 10.2 INSTALLATION OUTLINE Power Refer to the electrical tag on the back of the machine OR on the electrical cabinet (figure 1). Input power goes through the cabinet to the top of the rotary switch(figure 2). Figure 1 ... - Page 23 Page 23 of 23 10.2 DEFAULT MACHINE SETTINGS...
- Page 24 Laguna Tools is not responsible for errors or omissions. Specifications subject to change. Machines may be shown with optional accessories. © 2018, Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.
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