Vision Engraving & Routing Systems 1212 Operating Manual page 12

Chapter 2
(Figure 2.2) Close up of the
Series 3 Vision table carriage
Shown is 3/4 view, without
sheetmetal top cover
5. Z Lead Screw
4. Spindle Block
3. Spindle Assembly
B. Tables With Moveable Gantrys ("Flatbeds"-Vision 24x24, 24x48)
The difference in design of the flatbed table versus the moving T-slot type is that the flatbed work
area does not move. In this design, the entire gantry travels the length of the X-axis and the
carriage moves in the Y-axis.
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2. Z-Axis Stepper Motor
1. Engraving Motor. The engraving motor or "spindle motor", is the large black motor on
the top of the carriage assembly. The engraving motor drives a belt and pulley system,
which turns the engraving cutter during the engraving process.
2. Z-Axis Stepper Motor. The small motor under the carriage cover that provides the up
and down motion of the spindle during the engraving process.
3. Spindle Assembly. The spindle mounted in its block; includes a pulley, housing,
micrometer, retainer ring, nose cone and associated hardware. The spindle assembly moves
up and down along a linear bearing, which attaches to the face of the carriage assembly.
4. Spindle Block. Houses the spindle assembly. See Chapter 4 for information on how to
remove the spindle assembly from the spindle block.
5. Z-Leadscrew. Connects the Z-axis stepper motor with the Z-axis linear rails to raise and
lower the spindle during the engraving process.
6. Engraving Motor Belt. Drive belt connecting the engraving motor to the spindle pulley.
1. Engraving Motor
6. Engraving
Motor Belt