Vision Engraving & Routing Systems 1212 Operating Manual page 37

Chapter 7
Spindle Options
Increase your profits and engraving quality with the split collet spindle (see fig 7.14). Designed
to be extremely accurate and durable, the collet spindle is simple to use. This collet retracts
around the cutter gripping it at the bottom, while firmly holding on the top. By holding the cutter
in two places the cutter is virtually vibration-free and nearly eliminates play and runout. The split
collet spindle can engrave with excellent clarity and resolution while averaging a longer product
life than any other spindle.
The collet spindle accepts both top loaded and bottom loaded cutters, including 2" short shank
cutters such as drill bits, router bits, dremel tools etc. Should you ever want your split collet
spindle to act like a standard spindle, simply install our solid collet in the spindle (available
separately).
Diamond Drag Adapters
Using your plastic cutters to engrave metal can seriously damage them. There is a better option;
Western offers high-quality diamond drag adapters. Don't burn out your bearings on a job that
can be done just as easily as cutting plastic. The diamond drag adapter engraves virtually all-
metallic surfaces, at high resolution and high speed. The results achieved with a diamond drag
adapter can be even more amazing when used with double- and triple-line fonts.
(Figure 7.14) Split Collet Top-and-Bottom
Loading Spindles
Split
Collet
Series1 &
Series 3
2 Collet
Collet
Spindle
Spindle
Cutter
Diamond Drag
Adapter
w/ Diamond
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