Vision Engraving & Routing Systems 5 Series User Manual page 18

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2. Y-Axis Linear Rails. Mounted on the table base plate are stainless steel rails with sealed
bearings, which control the motion of the T-Slot table in the Y-axis.
3. T-Slot Table. The T-Slot table is an aluminum bed which allows placement of the engraving
material or special clamps and fixtures. The slots in this table are shaped with an upside-down T,
with the bottom of the T being a single-line slot across the top of the table. The slots are used to
hold various accessory holders, clamps, and jigs. All T-Slot accessories are available at
www.visionengravers.com.
4. Y-Axis Leadscrew. This is the threaded rod located underneath the T-Slot table. When driven by
the stepper motor, the leadscrew is rotated and cause the T-Slot table to move along the linear
rails in the Y-axis.
5. Gantry Assembly. The gantry or "bridge" is a large, rectangular bar suspended across the width
of the table in the X-axis. The carriage assembly is supported and rides on the gantry in the X-
axis.
6. Carriage Assembly. The carriage assembly supports the Z-Axis mechanism and the engraving or
router motor. The carriage moves across the gantry assembly on a set of sealed bearings. The
carriage uses the Z-axis leadscrew and stepper motor to raise and lower the spindle during the
engraving process.
7. Z-Axis Stepper Motor. Rotates the Z-axis leadscrew to raise and lower the motor/spindle in the
Z-axis..
8. Y-Axis Stepper Motor. Rotates the Y-axis leadscrew to move the T-Slot table in the Y-Axis. It is
located under the protective metal cover below the T-Slot table.
9. X-Axis Stepper Motor. Rotates the X-axis leadscrew and drives the carriage in the X-axis. It is
located under a protective cover.
10. Edge Guides. Used as a back and side stop for accurately locating material and clamps during
set-up.
11. Router Motor. The router motor is mounted on the front of the carriage assembly. The router
motor turns the cutter during the routing process. Several motors and spindles are available for
specialized purposes and are described in other sections of this manual.
12. 25 Pin Connector. This connection port is used to connect the table to the machine's controller.
The connector is located near the right rear of the table and on top of the base plate.
12a. Serial Table Connector. This connection port is used to connect the table to the machine's
controller via the Auxiliary Table Cable.
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