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- Page 1 Sabre™ Engraver Option...
- Page 2 This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so. Printed in USA Sabre , ART Path, and T-Vac are trademarks of Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome ......................1 About this booklet.........................1 Getting help...........................1 Unpacking the Engraver Option....................2 Kit contents..........................2 Assembling the engraver and mounting plate ................3 Installing the Engraver Option ................. 4 Removing the motor or spindle.....................4 Reinstalling the motor or spindle ....................5 Mounting the engraver on the carriage ..................6 Removing the engraver .........................6 Changing the engraver nose cones ....................7 Engraving Basics .................... -
Page 6: Welcome
WARNING: A warning statement contains information which, if not observed, could result in personal injury. Getting help If you have questions regarding the installation or use of the Engraver Option, please contact the Gerber Router Support Group at: 860-528-1028 860-290-5568 (fax) -
Page 7: Unpacking The Engraver Option
Engraver Option Unpacking the Engraver Option The engraver motor and casting are attached to a palette with two screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws and save the screws and pallet. After unpacking, inspect the following: Verify that the part numbers on the packing slip and invoice match the part numbers on the motor. -
Page 8: Assembling The Engraver And Mounting Plate
Welcome Assembling the engraver and mounting plate Before installing and using the engraver, you must attach the engraver and casting to the mounting plate. This assembly operation is only performed once − afterward, the mounting plate is considered part of the engraver. The mounting plate, shown below, has guide pins on both the front and back surfaces. -
Page 9: Installing The Engraver Option
Engraver Option Installing the Engraver Option This section provides procedures for: removing and reinstalling the standard router motor or high frequency spindle mounting and removing the engraver changing the engraver nose cones Removing the motor or spindle Note: The word "motor" in the following procedure refers to either the standard router motor or the high frequency spindle. -
Page 10: Reinstalling The Motor Or Spindle
Installing the Engraver Option Remove the two lower screws attaching the lower spring brackets and motor plate to the carriage, then remove the spring brackets. Remove the two upper screws attaching the motor plate and motor to the carriage. The motor and plate remain attached to the carriage by two alignment pins in the plate. -
Page 11: Mounting The Engraver On The Carriage
Engraver Option Attach the pressure foot and vacuum shroud to the carriage with two screws on each side of the shroud. 10. Connect the chip removal system vacuum hose to the vacuum shroud. 11. Plug the motor power cord into the receptacle on the Z hood connector panel. -
Page 12: Changing The Engraver Nose Cones
To install the pressure foot, put the foam ring on the pressure foot then snap it into the bottom of the vacuum nose cone. For information on connecting the vacuum hose and using the Gerber Engraver Vacuum Option, refer to the literature supplied with the Engraver Vacuum... -
Page 13: Engraving Basics
Engraver Option Engraving Basics This section presents information about materials, cutting tools, and types of engraving operations. Materials and cutting tools Engraving materials have the following general properties: hardness surface layer thickness finish Cutting tools have the following properties: sharpness width purpose of the engraving type The following paragraphs describe the relationships among the material and tool... -
Page 14: Surface Layer Thickness And Tool Depth
Engraving Basics The feed rate also contributes to the smoothness of the engraving cuts. At a given rpm, a slower feed rate usually produces smaller cuts and finer finishes. You set the feed rate in the ART Path program as described in the ART Path user's manual. -
Page 15: Finish
The cutting tools provided with the Engraver Option are .030" and .060" (or .75 mm and 1.5 mm). For information about obtaining other dimension cutters and their uses, contact the Gerber Router Support Group. Note: Because the consistency of the cutting depth is normally not critical in clean out engraving, this operation is usually performed in the fixed mode as described on page 16. -
Page 16: Using The Engraver Option
Using the Engraver Option Using the Engraver Option This section presents information and procedures for operating the Engraver Option as follows: the two operating modes installing cutting tools initializing for different types of engraving changing the cutter rpm Operating modes The Engraver Option has two operating modes −... -
Page 17: Fixed Mode
Engraver Option Fixed mode Using the engraver in the fixed mode is similar to operating the Sabre with the router motor. The spindle is locked so that it cannot move vertically and the tool cuts at a fixed depth disregarding an uneven material surface. When the cutter moves through the material with an uneven surface at a fixed depth, two things happen as shown in the illustration: some areas of the engraving are deeper than others with respect to the... -
Page 18: Installing Cutting Tools
Using the Engraver Option Installing cutting tools Before installing a cutter, determine if you will be initializing from the material surface or the table mat. Refer to "Setting up and initializing for different types of engraving" on page 14 to make this determination. WARNING: Always store cutting tools with the protective cap over the cutting end. -
Page 19: Setting Up And Initializing For Different Types Of Engraving
Engraver Option Setting up and initializing for different types of engraving There are three different setup and initialization procedures you use depending on the mode and type of engraving: float mode fixed mode clean out fixed mode cut out For additional information on Z axis initialization, refer to your Sabre Owner's Guide. - Page 20 Using the Engraver Option Move the engraver spindle to the start position over the material, then put the initialization gage on the material under the spindle. Press the Z axis down arrow key on the control pad so that the nose cone just touches the gage.
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Page 21: Fixed Mode
Engraver Option On engravers equipped with the metric spindle, the micrometer dial is divided into increments of .03 mm. The dial is labeled with numbers every .13 mm. One complete revolution of the dial is .60 mm. Look at the file in ART Path to determine the total depth that you entered. CAUTION: When performing the next step, be sure to turn the micrometer dial to the left so that you turn past the numbers in ascending order (for example, if you want to cut .020 deep, turn the dial... - Page 22 Using the Engraver Option Press the MATL Z INIT on the control pad. The display reads: MATERIAL INIT Init from material A: Initialize Press A to initialize the spindle. Remove the gage. 10. Verify that the engraver motor is turned on. Cut out engraving setup and initialization Tighten the locking knob to the left of the spindle.
- Page 23 Engraver Option Note: If nose cone scuffing of softer material is a concern, set the nose cone about 1/4" (6 mm) above the material surface to prevent the cone from contacting and scuffing the material surface. Install the cutter as described on page 13. Press the TABL Z INIT on the control pad.
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Page 24: Changing The Cutter Rpm
Using the Engraver Option Changing the cutter rpm The engraver motor runs at a constant rpm, so to change the cutter rpm, you move the belt to another pulley on the top of the spindle. The Engraver Option is shipped from the factory with the belt around the center pulley for medium rpm. Moving the belt to the top pulley changes the cutter rpm to maximum or high speed. -
Page 25: Maintaining The Engraver Option
Engraver Option Maintaining the Engraver Option The Engraver Option requires very little maintenance. Occasionally the belt may need to be tightened or replaced, and it is important to keep the nose cone, micrometer dial, and spindle clean. This section provides the procedures for these tasks. -
Page 26: Cleaning The Nose Cone And Micrometer Dial
Maintaining the Engraver Option Cleaning the nose cone and micrometer dial WARNING: Set the engraver motor power switch to off before performing this procedure. Remove the foam ring and pressure foot from the vacuum nose cone (if installed). Unscrew the installed nose cone locking ring by turning it counterclockwise. - Page 27 Engraver Option CAUTION: When you perform the next step, the spindle spring will fall from between the bottom of the spindle housing and the spindle bracket. Lift the spindle out of the spindle housing. Completely unscrew the locking knob so that the spindle bracket separates from the spindle housing.
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