2525/2550 Table Descriptions - Vision Engraving & Routing Systems 5 Series User Manual

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2525/2550 Table Descriptions

(Refer to the diagrams on the following pages)
1. Table Base Plate. This is the large flat plate upon which everything else is mounted. All
mechanical alignments are referenced to this plate, so the space upon which you place the
engraving table must be a reasonably level surface.
2. Y-Axis Linear Rails. Mounted under the T-Slot table are stainless steel rails with sealed
bearings, which allow the motion of the gantry in the Y-axis direction.
3. T-Slot and Vacuum Tables. 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. The Vacuum table (if equipped) is a hard polymer bed with
sections and channels connected to vacuum ports under the table. The vacuum ports connect to
an external pump that provides vacuum to the table. When a piece of material is placed on top of
the vacuum table and the vacuum pump is turned on, the atmospheric pressure of the air above
presses the material on to the table and secures it in place..
4. Y-Axis Leadscrews. These are the threaded rods located underneath the T-Slot table. When
driven by the stepper motors, the leadscrews are rotated and cause the gantry 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 Motors. Rotate the Y-axis leadscrews to move the gantry in the Y-Axis. They are
located below the T-Slot table.
9. X-Axis Stepper Motor. Rotates the X-axis leadscrew and drives the carriage across the gantry 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.
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