Laguna Tools Smartshop Composite Fabricator 16 Manual page 11

Glossary of Main Components of the Smartshop (SUVII) Composite Fabricator (Cont'd.)-
1. Bed: The bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame with a plastic top that is slotted for the vacuum function. The
table has "T-Slots" in the table, which are used to clamp the job or fixtures to the bed.
2. Gantry: The gantry straddles the bed and carries the router spindle motion system. It is moved along the length of the bed by
a precision rack-and-pinion system that is controlled by the machine controller.
3. Router Spindle: The router spindle is moved along the gantry by a precision rack-and-pinion system that is controlled by the
machine controller. The router spindle is moved vertically by a precision ball screw system that is controlled by the machine
controller.
4. Frame: The frame is a heavy welded construction that supports all the other parts of the machine.
5. Controller/Electrical Cabinet: The Controller/Electrical Cabinet is located on the side of the machine enclosure and houses all
the electrical components for controlling and powering the machine.
6. Caterpillar Track: The caterpillar track runs along the side of the machine and across the gantry in a trough and carries all the
electrical cables and the spindle cooling tubes if water-cooled spindle is fitted.
7. Water Pump: The water pump provides coolant for the router spindle motor (if fitted). Running the router spindle without the
cooling pump running can lead to spindle bearing failure.