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Receiving, Unpacking,
Locating New
Machine, Parts,
Operation Procedures,
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  • Page 1 Safety, Maintenance, Receiving, Unpacking, Locating New Machine, Parts, Operation Procedures, Programming.
  • Page 2 1.) Safety Protocols Pg.3-10. 2.) Input Connections/Grounding pg. 11-12. 3.) Toxic Fumes/Air Contamination Pg. 13-17. 4.) Fire Prevention Pg. 18. 5.) Pressure Regulators Pg.19-20. 6.) Hot Surfaces Precautions Pg. 21-23. 7.) Light/Radiation/Heat/Noise Pg. 24-27. 8.) Receiving/Unpacking Machine/Locating Machine Pg. 28-43. [Damage Notification Upon Receiving Machine Pg.32.].
  • Page 3 1.) Safety Rules & Protocols- As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation and use. Using it with caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. If you have any questions relative to the installation and operation, do not use the equipment until you have contacted your supplying distributor.
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION- Read this chapter on safety and the sections of vendor components manuals on safety before beginning to operate the Laguna Tools Plasma Level 2 Cutting Table. Do not become complacent about safety or completely dependent on safety devices. SUPERVISORS: It is very important that a safe and appropriate working environment is provided for this equipment and in compliance with applicable federal and local industry standards.

  • Page 5: Maintenance Personnel

    MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL- Only qualified personnel should make repairs on this equipment. Use caution and follow procedures when working on the machine. Be sure to observe the following guidelines: 1.) Before performing maintenance or repair, turn the power OFF and follow lock out/tag out (zero energy shutdown) procedures.
  • Page 6 MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL (Cont’d.)- 8.) Never remove, jumper out or bypass a safety device to permit machine production. 9.) Never place yourself in a hazardous situation to observe a problem and ask someone else to operate the machine. This could be a very dangerous and life-threatening situation. OPERATOR- This equipment has been designed with operator safety in mind (when used under normal operating conditions).
  • Page 7 OPERATOR (Cont’d.)- 5.) Wear proper clothing. Do not wear watches, rings, jewelry, or loose-fitting clothes. 6.) Avoid all moving parts of the machine or workpiece when setting up or operating the equipment. Never reach into the machine while it is active. Use the “EMERGENCY STOP Button”...
  • Page 8 Plasma cutting equipment uses high open circuit voltages to initiate the plasma arc. Normal load voltages are higher than experienced with other types of welding equipment. Extreme CAUTION must be exercised when operating or servicing this equipment.

  • Page 9: Personal Protection

    PERSONAL PROTECTION- • Keep the operator’s body and clothing dry. • Do not stand, sit, or lie in/on any wet surfaces when using this equipment. • Never work in a damp or wet area without proper insulation against electric shock. •...
  • Page 10 Eye Protection- Medical treatment facilities and a qualified first aid person should be available for immediate treatment of flash burns to the eyes and skin. It is recommended that the cutting area be prepared in such a way as to minimize the reflection and transmission of ultra-violet radiation.

  • Page 11: Input Connections

    INPUT CONNECTIONS- 1. A wall mounted line isolating switch, fused as required by local electrical codes, must be fitted as close as possible to the plasma arc power supply. 2. Three-phase input conductors must be sized to carry the rated current of the plasma arc power supply.

  • Page 12: Burn Prevention

    GROUNDING (Cont’d.) Output Power- 1.) Connect all positive output ground leads to the material grid of the worktable. 2.) Connect the material grid of the worktable to a good earth ground. BURN PREVENTION- High intensity ultraviolet and infrared radiation is produced by the plasma arc and is of similar intensity to typical high current welding arcs.

  • Page 13: Toxic Fumes

    TOXIC FUMES- Proper precautions must be exercised to prevent the exposure of others in the vicinity to toxic fumes that may be generated while plasma cutting. Certain chlorinated solvents such a perchloroethylene and trichlorethylene will decompose under ultraviolet radiation to form phosgene and other gasses. Care must be taken to avoid the use of these solvents on materials being cut with plasma arc cutting equipment.

  • Page 14: Air Contamination

    AIR CONTAMINATION- The plasma cutting process generates large quantities of hot metal dust and fumes that would be hazardous if uncontrolled. A blower pulls a vacuum through the fume extraction assembly in the bed of the machine. The blower pulls the dust-laden air through a customer supplied filter before exhausting the air to the environment.
  • Page 15 AIR CONTAMINATION (Cont’d.)- Acetyl Chloride- Acetyl chloride gases form in the air surrounding the plasma arc when the airborne vapors of chlorinated solvents or degreasers decompose upon being exposed to the ultraviolet radiation of the arc. A hazard may exist if uncontrolled, excessive levels of acetyl chlorides are formed. A pungent "sweetish"...
  • Page 16 AIR CONTAMINATION (Cont’d.)- These chemicals also decompose into small amounts of the toxic gas’s phosgene and chlorine. You will notice the acetyl chloride odor long before phosgene or chlorine levels become harmful. The vapors can decompose up to several feet away from the arc, do not rely on the machine's internal ventilation system to control solvent vapors and their products.

  • Page 17: Fire Prevention

    AIR CONTAMINATION (Cont’d.)- Metal Dust- Metal Dust is formed as metal vaporizes during torch cutting. A hazard may exist when uncontrolled, excessive levels of metal dust are produced. If there is proper venting to the outside and the machine's internal ventilation system is functioning normally, there should be adequate control of metal dust during torch cutting.
  • Page 18 FIRE PREVENTION- Never plasma cut empty containers that have held toxic or potentially explosive materials. Those containers must be thoroughly cleaned according to national standards prior to cutting or welding. Never plasma cut in an atmosphere that contains heavy concentrations of dust, flammable gas, or combustible liquids (such as petrol).
  • Page 19 Pressure Regulators- All regulators used to operate plasma equipment must be maintained in proper working condition. Faulty equipment can cause equipment damage or operator injury. Faulty equipment must be serviced at the manufacturers designated facility by trained repair technicians. • Never use a regulator for any other gas than that for which it is intended. •...

  • Page 20: Safety Devices

    Pressure Regulators (Cont’d.)- Replace any hose that is damaged by physical abuse or from sparks, heat, or open flame. Lay hoses out straight to prevent kinks. Coil excess hose and place out of the way to prevent loose connections, or other damage. Keep hose lengths to a minimum to prevent damage, reduce pressure drop and prevent possible volume flow restriction.

  • Page 21: Hot Surfaces

    HOT SURFACES- Assure that the bed is free of obstructions and no person or articles of clothing are in the proximity of moving parts when the machine is in operation. This safety precaution also applies when the machine is manually moved and when the plasma system is off. IMPORTANT- Read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine.
  • Page 22 HOT SURFACES(Cont’d.)- Sparks- Sparks form as the plasma arc torch vaporizes metal. These sparks are tiny droplets of extremely hot molten metal and are a possible fire hazard. The volume of sparks formed and the area over which they are scattered depend on several variables. These variables include the type and thickness of the material being cut, the cutting current, and the feed rate.
  • Page 23 HOT SURFACES(Cont’d.)- NOTE: Be sure to use an approved facemask and approved eye protection when cleaning or servicing the dust collector. NOTE: Plasma arc cutting systems can produce large volumes of fumes. If you exhaust fumes to the outside atmosphere, additional air pollution control devices may be to conform to local, state, and federal government ordinances.
  • Page 24 LIGHT AND RADIANT ENERGY- When it is necessary to look directly at the arc for diagnostic purposes, do so briefly. Use shade #10 welding glass (for up to 200 amps) or shade #12 (for 200 amps). During operation, use a shade not less than #8.
  • Page 25 LIGHT AND RADIANT ENERGY (Cont’d.)- Shield personnel at nearby workstations from accidental exposure to radiant energy using non-reflective, fireproof enclosures, open at the top and at floor level to allow air to circulate freely. The pilot arc in the plasma cutting systems is initiated and stabilized by a high-voltage signal. This signal can create electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 26 HEAT- Plasma arc cutting creates a Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) around the cut edge of the workpiece. Until the hot edges cool, the HAZ will burn an unprotected hand severely. 1.) When removing produced parts or skeletons from the machine, operators should wear heat-resistant, gauntlet-type gloves.

  • Page 27: Additional Safety Information

    NOISE (Cont’d.)- NOTE: Noise levels that can cause discomfort or damage to hearing will vary greatly from one individual to another. Phoenix Plasma recommends that ear protection be furnished to any worker who requests it, regardless of applicable industrial standards or tested noise levels. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION- The general safety information presented in this chapter does not constitute a complete list of safety instructions for any configuration of the Phoenix plasma Cutting Table.
  • Page 28 Ensure that there is no visible damage to the packing, or the machine. You need to do this prior to the driver leaving. All damage must be noted on the delivery documents and signed by you and the delivery driver. You must then contact the seller, Laguna Tools, within 24 hours...
  • Page 29 2.1.) AFTER RECEIVING- Unpacking the Machine: Unpacking the machine will require tin snips (to cut banding), a knife and an adjustable wrench. Follow the steps below: 1.) Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the machine to the pallet (if fitted). 2.) WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE BANDING CAN SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY.
  • Page 30 2.1.) AFTER RECEIVING (Cont’d.)- 8.) Then lower the machine gently to the floor. 9.) Level the machine so that all the supporting feet are taking the weight of the machine and no rocking is taking place. 2.2.) Unloading Requirements- 1.) When the Crate containing your newly purchased Smartshop® MT is delivered, it will be delivered “Curbside”, in other words the Machine will be delivered in front of the Driveway of one’s Garage/Shop or Workspace.
  • Page 31 2.2.) Unloading Requirements- b.) Pry Bar. c.) Wire Cutters. d.) Cordless Drill. 5.) Cut all straps only on the Crate.
  • Page 32 3.) Plasma “2” Damage Notification- 1.)The Machines are thoroughly tested before leaving any or our Laguna Tools Facilities, but that does not mean the Machines would not experience any damage in transit. 2.) Before one Signs the Bill of Lading (See Example Below) when the Trucking Company drops off...
  • Page 33 Damage caused to the machine through incorrect or careless maneuvers is not covered under the machine warranty. Laguna Tools is not responsible for personal injury to any person while this machine is transported, unloaded, or installed.
  • Page 34 5.) Lifting with Crane (Recommended)- 1.) Remove securing straps/chains attached to the truck bed. 2.) Obtain two straps of 20 feet length that are rated for the weight of the load (dependent on the size of machine). NOTE: Longer lifting straps may be required if the crane does not have hoist chains attached.
  • Page 35 5.) Lifting with Crane (Recommended-Cont’d.)- 4.) Slide the other lifting strap under the machine base off-centered of machine length. NOTE: Ensure both straps are between the cable carrier guideway and frame so lifting the machine will not cause damage to the cable carrier. Strap Location Caterpillar Track...
  • Page 36 5.) Lifting with Crane (Recommended-Cont’d.)- 5.) Take each end of the strap and put chain through them and attach the eye hook back to the hoist chains. 6.) Before lifting, make sure straps are even on both sides of the machine and tight underneath the machine and up against the table leg.
  • Page 37 6.) Lifting with Forklift- CAUTION: A forklift of adequate fork length (8 ft. minimum) is required to lift the machine otherwise the frame will get damaged. 1.) Remove securing straps/chains attached to the truck bed. 2.) Drive the forklift to the side of the truck at the lifting points shown in the picture below. NOTE: The forklift must not lift the machine from the cable carrier side, instead lifting must be done from opposite side to prevent damage to the track and guideway.
  • Page 38 6.) Lifting with Forklift (Cont’d.)- 4.) Ensure that forks extend all the way through the machine base to the opposite side. Center Leg Forks Location and Extension Forklift...
  • Page 39 6.) Lifting with Forklift (Cont’d.)- 5.) Begin to lift the machine above the truck bed and confirm that load is not tipping in either direction. 6.) Reposition forks as necessary to keep load stable and balanced, ensure load is picked up as close to the center of gravity as possible.
  • Page 40 7.) Where to locate your machine- Select the area where you will use your machine. There are no hard-and-fast rules for its location, but below are a few guidelines. 1.) Large enough Work Area/Station-There should be an area around the machine suitable for the length of job that you will be cutting.
  • Page 41 8.) Electrical connections for the machine- The main power cable and has no plug fitted, as it will be dependent on your installation. Ensure that when installing the electrical supply to the machine that 220v three-phase is supplied. It is not possible to recommend a breaker size, as this will be dependent on the specification of the machine that you purchase.
  • Page 42 12.) Introduction to CNC Plasma Machines- The CNC Plasma is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s manual in its entirety before assembly or use. The advantage of the CNC Plasma machine is that it can, in most cases, fully machine the complete job without it being removed from the table so that you have finished parts of high accuracy that are totally repeatable.
  • Page 43 14.) Introduction to CNC Plasma Machines (Cont’d.)- History of Plasma: Half a century ago Thayer Professor James B w ’ w H ’ study of flame stability and combustion at Dartmouth college. Browning will be remembered best for inventions that fired up the N.H. Upper Valley economy.
  • Page 44 15.) Parts of the CNC Plasma- Oiler-on Controller/Electrical opposite Cabinet Caterpillar Track side. Plasma Head/Torch Emergency Stop Button- 2, One Button on Opposite Side of Gantry Gantry Gantry Supporting Legs Frame...
  • Page 45 15.) Parts of the CNC Plasma (Cont’d.)- Caterpillar Track Plasma Cutting Head Emergency Stop Gantry Frame 1.) Bed-The bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame with a steel supporting plates. The supporting plates are designed to give point contact with the job and are consumable as they will be cut by the plasma cutting head.
  • Page 46 15.) Parts of the CNC Plasma (Cont’d.)- 3.) Plasma Cutting Head-The plasma cutting head is moved along the gantry by a precision rack- and-pinion system that is controlled by the machine controller. The plasma cutting head 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.
  • Page 47 16.) Control Panel- from Controller/Electrical Cabinet: Controls for Electrical Cabinet Display Function Buttons USB Port Cycle On/Off Buttons Controls for Plasma Torch Head Control Panel...
  • Page 48 16.) Control Panel- from Controller/Electrical Cabinet (Cont’d.): “Emergency Stop Button”-Shuts off Power to the Electrical Control Cabinet. To Disengage, E-Stop Button Pull & turn button to the Right, to pop out. “Power” Switch-This is the “On/Off” Switch that turns on &...
  • Page 49 16.) Control Panel- from Controller/Electrical Cabinet (Cont’d.): 1.) Auto/Manual 2.) Torch Up/Torch Information USB Port Control Down Control Display 3.) Arc Strike Push Button 4.) Zero Test Push Button Controls for Plasma Torch Head...
  • Page 50 16.) Control Panel- from Controller/Electrical Cabinet (Cont’d.): 5.) IHS Height 7.) Set Arc 6.) Sensitivity Adjustment Control Voltage Menu Control Control Controls for Plasma Torch Head...
  • Page 51 16.) Control Panel- from Controller/Electrical Cabinet (Cont’d.): Control Names & Definitions: 1.) Auto/Manual Control: Non-functional Control. 2.) Torch Up/Torch Down Control: This control Jogs the Z-Axis Up and Down. 3.) Arc Strike Push Button: Will Fire Torch (This operation is performed commonly for test purposes).
  • Page 52 16.) Control Panel- from Controller/Electrical Cabinet (Cont’d.): Torch Controller Main Electrical Switch Relays & Fuses Drivers 220v Volt Terminal Driver/Direction Terminal Block/Sensors/Limit Switches Exhaust Fan Rear Components of the Electrical Cabinet...
  • Page 53 17.) Basic Operations: Rear Door of the Electrical Cabinet...
  • Page 54 18.) Reference Note 7.10.) Plasma Power Supply- Place the plasma power supply and/or remote arc starter at the rear of the frame. Keep the CNC computer controller as far from the power supply and/or remote arc starter as possible. Follow the power supply grounding diagram found in the system manual.
  • Page 55 19.) Grounding Connections- Pilot arc starting generates a certain amount of Electromagnetic Interference (Called EMI). This is commonly called RF noise. This RF noise may interfere with other electronic equipment such as the CNC controller and other equipment in the vicinity. To minimize the RF interference the following grounding procedures should be followed when installation of the machine is undertaken.
  • Page 56 19.) Grounding Connections (Cont’d.)- Note: Keep ground wires as short as possible. Remove any paint, rust, or oxide from the connection point. Always use star washers and electrical anti corrosion paste on all connections. Connect a minimum 1/0 AWG cable (4/0 is best) from the star to the earth ground rod. Do not connect any other grounds directly to the ground rod.
  • Page 57 20.) Testing for Proper Grounding- To Test for a proper earth ground or grounding, refer to the following diagram (See Below). Ideally, the reading on the multimeter should be 3 VACS for 115VAC or 1.5VAC for 230 VAC line. Note: Increasing the ground rod length beyond 20-30ft (6.1- 9.1m) does not generally increase the effectiveness of the ground rod.
  • Page 58 20.1.) Shielding- Single Shield Method (Good): Connect the shield/drain of a shielded cable to ground at the sensitive equipment end and leave the other end of the shield disconnected. Cover all non- shielded cables with a tightly woven braided shield. Slide the shield over the cable leaving enough to slide back over the electrical connectors and terminate only the one end to the sensitive equipment side ground.
  • Page 59 20.3.) Shielding (Cont’d.)- Clamp on Ferrite Cores: Use a Clamp Type Ferrite Core (See Figure Above) on the following cables: • Wall Mount Transformers. • RS232 Cables (as an alternative, fiber optic converters will offer the best noise immunity). • Computer and Motor Controller AC power cord. •...
  • Page 60 20.3.) Shielding (Other): • If cables must cross ground wires or at worse case torch leads do so at 90-degree angles. • Select a power outlet rated to support the devices that will be connected. • Avoid connecting the cutting table to multiple AC power outlets. Use one outlet with a good surge suppression device and multiple power outlets.
  • Page 61 21.) Basic Machine Operations- 18.1.) Home Limit Switch Locations- There are (3) three switches that determine the home position of the cutting head. The switches are factory set, and no adjustment should be required. If adjustment is required, contact your service technician prior to conducting any adjustment. Z-Axis Upper/Lower Limit Switch: Z-Axis Upper Limit Switch Location.
  • Page 62 21.) Basic Machine Operations (Cont’d.)- X-Axis Home Switch: X-Axis Direction X-Axis Home Limit Switch Location on the Gantry...
  • Page 63 21.) Basic Machine Operations (Cont’d.)- Y-Axis Home Switch: Y-Axis Home Limit Switch Stop. Y-Axis Direction Y-Axis Home Limit Switch alongside Rail (Y-Axis Direction).
  • Page 64 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- 1.) Turn on the Electrical Control Cabinet and CNC Display- a.) Turn the “Main Electrical Switch” on the back of the Electrical Control Cabinet to the “On” Position. b.) Turn “On” “Power Switch” on the front of the Electrical Control Cabinet.
  • Page 65 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- Power “On” Control Panel- Once all the cables are plugged in, the machine can now be powered on. a.) Turn “On” the Main Power Switch (See Instructions @ 21.1). b.) Ensure all E-Stops are out. (Two on each side of the bridge and one on the CNC Control) Welcome Screen will appear.
  • Page 66 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- Operations Panel- The operator’s panel is separated into two segments – a.) The Keypad-The keypad is there for operator Input into the Machine Control. b.) The Display-Shows Data and Information to the operator. “Red Emergency Stop Button”- is located on the upper right-hand side of the keypad.
  • Page 67 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- “Red Emergency Stop Buttons” on Both Sides of the Gantry on the Frame- Emergency Stop Emergency Stop Button Button...
  • Page 68 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- CNC CONTROL NAVIGATION- The “CNC Control Menu” is located at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 69 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- CNC CONTROL NAVIGATION (Cont’d.)- The blocks shown correspond to the related “FUNCTION Keys” at the top of the Operator’s keypad. To select the corresponding block, “Press the FUNCTION Key”- (Example: [F1] for AUTO in the diagram below). The “ESCAPE”...
  • Page 70 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- THE SCREEN IS NOT A TOUCH SCREEN. The “Function Keys”, above, are the options on the main menu. The description of each is shown below: [F1] AUTO: For cutting operations using a stored program. [F2] MANUAL: For manual operations such as jogging the machine. [F3] EDIT: Edit/Change/Save Files/Load Files.
  • Page 71 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- The Main Display:...
  • Page 72 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- Active Functions- There are several active functions that can be used when the machine is in “MANUAL Mode”: [F2] MANUAL: For Manual Operations such as jogging the machine. 1 – Pressing the ‘1’ key will initiate a torch pierce 4 –...
  • Page 73 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- Active Functions (Cont’d.)- Y – (2) Two Functions: 1.) When in “VIEW” Mode, this allows the operator to zoom in to certain areas of the nest. 2.) When not in “VIEW” Mode, this allows the operator to select parameters from the “DATABASE”. Z –...
  • Page 74 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- OPERATING THE MACHINE IN MANUAL MODE- “Manual Mode” is used to jog the machine without running it from a program. This is commonly used to bring the machine to the operator so that he can change cutting consumables, or to move the machine out of the way while the operator unloads finished parts and loads new material.
  • Page 75 21.) Basic Operations (Cont’d.)- OPERATING THE MACHINE IN MANUAL MODE- When “MANUAL” is selected, a new menu appears: In “MANUAL Mode”, you can move the X and Y axis by “Pressing the Arrow Buttons” on the operator keypad. Make sure that no one is near the machine gantry, and that the torch is all the way up prior to moving the machine.

  • Page 76: Adjusting Speeds

    22.) ADJUSTING SPEEDS- Types of Speeds: • RAPID SPEED – this is the speed that the machine uses when traversing between cuts (going from the end of one cut to the beginning of the next). • CUTTING SPEED – this is the speed at which the machine moves when the plasma torch is cutting.
  • Page 77 22.) ADJUSTING SPEEDS (Cont’d.)- When “H-SPED” is not selected, the button is no longer highlighted, and the cutting speed can be adjusted as a percentage of the active cutting speed using the F+ / F- Buttons. When “H-SPED” is selected, the “JOG SPEED” is the same as the “RAPID SPEED”. When “H-SPED”...
  • Page 78 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- SELECTING A PROGRAM FROM “USB” DRIVE- From the MAIN SCREEN, select [F3] EDIT:...
  • Page 79 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- From the “EDIT SCREEN”, select [F6] USB: From the “USB SCREEN”, select [F1] INPUT: From the INPUT SCREEN, use arrow up/down to highlight program to be loaded and “Select [F1] COPY”. By pressing “ENTER” ONE can view the Program CODE:...
  • Page 80 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- LOADING A PROGRAM FROM CONTROL MEMORY- From the EDIT SCREEN, select [F2] LOAD: From the “LOAD SCREEN”, use arrow up/down to highlight program to be loaded and press ENTER:...
  • Page 81 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- After pressing “ENTER”, the selected program will be loaded, and the Program Code will display: Pressing “[F7] VIEW”, will display a graphical representation of the program:...
  • Page 82 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- From the “AUTO SCREEN”, pressing “[F4] VIEW” will display a graphical representation of the Loaded Program. The red dots with numbers show the pierce points and cut order. The red crosshairs show the program zero location (location the operator needs to set PROGRAM ZERO).
  • Page 83 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- LOADING A PROGRAM FROM THE PARAMETRIC SHAPE LIBRARY- The CNC Control has several common shapes that are used in the Metal Fabrication industry. The size of the features within each shape can be adjusted easily to achieve customer requirements. 1.) Choose F6 [LIBRARY] 2.) There are two pages of Shapes to choose from:...
  • Page 84 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- Shapes in Library 1: Shapes in Library 2:...
  • Page 85 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- 3.) To select a shape, use the arrow keys to highlight the name of the shape, and press [ENTER]. 4.) This is the shape from HOLE2 located in Library 2. In this shape, the holes are centered on the rectangle.
  • Page 86 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- 5.) Select each parameter by using the up and down arrow keys. After each parameter is changed, press the [ENTER] key. Once the changes are made, press “F8 [APPLY]” and the geometry will update to the new values.
  • Page 87 23.) METHODS OF SELECTING PROGRAMS (Cont’d.)- 6.) Once you are satisfied with the geometry, press “F8 [OK]” and you will be directed to the “HOME” screen. 7.) At this point, the geometry of the part has NOT been saved. While it can be run on the machine, it cannot be nested, modified, or used later.
  • Page 88 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES- Once a file has been loaded on the control, it is important to save the file on the control. That way, the program can be called up again in the future, and it will be still in the control in case the power is cycled off and on.
  • Page 89 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- 3.) Entire lines can be deleted by pressing “F5 [DELL] (Delete Line)”. 4.) The entire file can be deleted by pressing “F4 [DELF] (Delete File)”.
  • Page 90 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- 5.) The program can be saved by pressing the “F3 [SAVE] Button”. When this happens, a text box appears, and the operator can type in the desired file name and press [ENTER]. Note: Be sure that the program name is not already taken in the directory. If you type in an existing file name, the new program will overwrite the previous program.
  • Page 91 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- SETTING PROGRAM ZERO- Part programs have a “Zero Starting Point” for (X0, Y0). This is identified by a Red Cross Hair the screen so the operator can see where zero is located relative to the parts cut within the program.
  • Page 92 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- From “AUTO” Mode, press the “MANUAL Mode” button. Position the axis at the desired program zero location and press the “REF 0” Button. Press the “AUTO” Button to return to the automatic menu.
  • Page 93 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- SETTING KERF OFFSET- When plasma cutting, a kerf (or opening) is produced by the plasma arc. The cutting current and feed rate as well as the diameter of the orifice in the plasma torch nozzle determine the width of the kerf.
  • Page 94 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- SETTING PROGRAM ZERO (Cont’d.)- Enter the offset for the Kerf in the “GAP EXPIATE” entry area and press enter when finished.
  • Page 95 24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- Before starting the machine in automatic operation, the program zero must be set, the kerf offset must set, and the correct program must be selected. Please refer to “SETTING PROGRAM ZERO”, “SETTING KERF OFFSET” and “SELECTING A PROGRAM” sections in this manual for further information.

  • Page 96: Automatic Operation

    24.) SAVING AND EDITING FILES (Cont’d.)- After entering the value, it is a good idea to run a test square (approximately 4” square) and measure the size of the part. If it is undersize, then the kerf value is too small, and the operator should add to it.

  • Page 97: Stopping The Machine

    25.) AUTOMATIC OPERATION (Cont’d.)- STOPPING THE MACHINE- During operation, the machine can be stopped by either pressing the “Red CYCLE STOP Button” on the operator panel or by pressing “EMERGENCY STOP”. “EMERGENCY STOP Button” immediately turns off all power to the drives and plasma torch. “Red CYCLE STOP Button”...
  • Page 98 26.) BREAK POINT RESUME- After the system is paused from a CYCLE STOP, EMERGENCY STOP, or POWER OFF, the system saves the current torch position as a breakpoint. The breakpoint will remain active even if the system is turned off. If the program selected after power off is different from the program prior to power off then the breakpoint will be lost.
  • Page 99 26.) BREAK POINT RESUME (Cont’d.)- If the current program matches the last program to run and the torch has not changed position, then pressing the “Green CYCLE START Button” will continue the program from the breakpoint, If the torch has changed positions, the following dialog will display. “Green CYCLE START Button”...
  • Page 100 26.) BREAK POINT RESUME (Cont’d.)- The first option is “ORI PATH RET”, with this selection the system will start cutting from the origin point. The second option is “CUT RET”, with this selection the system will pierce at its current location and move in a straight line at cut speed to the breakpoint and then continue with the programmed contour.
  • Page 101 27.) NESTING- The CNC control has a nesting function where parts can be automatically placed on a sheet of material for cutting. This can be used with items within the Shape Library, or with items that are programmed using the Fast CAM programming system. Use the following sequence to create nests: 1.) From the “HOME”...
  • Page 102 27.) NESTING (Cont’d.)- 2.) The following screen will appear. Press the “F5 [STEEL]” key to adjust the size of the plate. 3.) Select the part program you wish to nest. This can be from the “Shape Library (F1)”, or from a “File (F2)”.
  • Page 103 27.) NESTING (Cont’d.)- 4.) Select the Saved File you wish to nest and press [ENTER]:...
  • Page 104 27.) NESTING (Cont’d.)- 5.) You will be prompted to input the number of parts. Type in the number of parts you wish to cut and press “[ENTER]”. The screen will then populate the parts onto the raw material:...
  • Page 105 27.) NESTING (Cont’d.)- 6.) Individual parts can be modified by selecting the part with the up and down arrow keys to select the part (on the right-hand side of the screen) and edit as follows: a.) F2 [DEL] – Delete’s a Part. b.) F3 [FORWARD] –...
  • Page 106 28.) SAVING CUT PARAMETERS- There is a Material Library located in the CNC Control. This material library allows the operator to save cut conditions (Cutting Speeds, Arc Voltage). The “Cutting Speed” can then be loaded for any program – the “Arc Voltage” is a quick reference to be used to set the “Torch Height Control”.
  • Page 107 29.) TEST MODE (DRY RUN)- The TEST Mode function allows the operator to run the program without starting the torch. In “AUTO Mode”, press the “[X] Button” and the “TEST” location on the Display becomes illuminated. The operator can now press the “START” Button and the program will run without cutting.

  • Page 108: Contour Mode

    30.) CONTOUR MODE- In “CONTOUR MODE”, the control will test run a rectangle around the entire outside of the program. This will allow the operator to see if the part program or nest will fit on the sheet of material as it is located on the machine. To run “CONTOUR” from “AUTO Mode”, press the “F7 [CONTOUR] Key”.
  • Page 109 31.) PROGRAMMING- A seat of Fast CAM programming software is included with each machine. A disk with the installation files is shipped with the machine, along with a “Dongle” which plugs into the USB port of your computer. For an additional cost, an upgrade to Fast CAM Professional is available through Phoenix Plasma.

  • Page 110: Programming Codes

    31.) PROGRAMMING (Cont’d.)- PROGRAMMING CODES- G Codes...
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  • Page 112: Maintenance

    32.) MAINTENANCE- The following maintenance items should be done on a planned basis: In addition, the operator should take care to clean the machine and surrounding areas regularly, as needed, to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Page 113 32.) MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.)- Error Code List-...
  • Page 114 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) MACHINE SETUP PARAMETERS- The parameters in the SETUP section of the control should be set as follows:...
  • Page 115 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) MACHINE SETUP PARAMETERS-...
  • Page 116 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) PROCEDURE - SETTING MACHINE ZERO- In the event that the machine has lost its zero-home position, use the following procedure to re- set “MACHINE ZERO”. “MACHINE ZERO” is different than “PROGRAM ZERO”- this procedure should not be used to set “PROGRAM ZERO”.
  • Page 117 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) PROCEDURE - SETTING MACHINE ZERO- 3.) Press F5 [MEASURE- NOTE: As an alternative to the first three steps, you can simply jog the machine to the location you wish to set machine zero. 4.) Choose F4 [SETUP] from the Home Screen- 5.) Choose F2 (SYSTEM)-...
  • Page 118 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) PROCEDURE - SETTING MACHINE ZERO- 6.) In the parameters, find [DIR-ORIGIN] – Set X: 00, Y: 00-...
  • Page 119 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) PROCEDURE - SETTING MACHINE ZERO- 7.) Press F8 [SAVE]- 8.) Press [ESC] until you get back to the Home Screen- 9.) Press F2 [MANUAL]- 10.) Press F8 [ASSIST]- 11.) Press F6 [ORIGIN]-...
  • Page 120 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) PROCEDURE - SETTING MACHINE ORIGIN- 12.) Press [ESC] until you get back to the Home Screen- 13.) Choose F4 [SETUP] from the Home Screen- 14.) Choose F2 (SYSTEM)-...
  • Page 121 MAINTENANCE (Cont’d.) PROCEDURE - SETTING MACHINE ORIGIN- 15.) In the parameters, find [DIR-ORIGIN] – Set X to -1 and Y to -1- 16.) Press F8 [SAVE]-...
  • Page 122 MAINTENANCE- PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE- 1.) Before placing a Program Drive into the USB Drive, a.) Push the “Update ARROW Button” and b.) Turn “On” the Plasma 2 CNC Machine; 1.a,) “Update Arrow Button”...
  • Page 123 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE- 1.) Before placing a Program Drive into the USB Drive, a.) Push the “Update ARROW Button” and b.) Turn “On” the Plasma 2 CNC Machine-...
  • Page 124 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE (Cont’d.)- 2.) When the screen display will appear; 3.) When the screen stops changing, locate and note the “Version of STARFIRE Control Software” on the screen.
  • Page 125 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE (Cont’d.)- 4.) Choose the USB for updating the control from that version; Turn the “Power 5.) Turn the power supply off, plug in the USB drive; Supply Off”.
  • Page 126 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE (Cont’d.)- 6.) Hold the Update ARROW Down and turn the power on; Turn the “Power Supply On”. “Update Arrow Button”...
  • Page 127 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE (Cont’d.)- 7.) Release the “Update Arrow Button” when the screen starts to change; “Update Arrow Button” 8.) You will see the blue screen with two white squares on bottom left;...
  • Page 128 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE (Cont’d.)- 9.) Push F1;...
  • Page 129 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE (Cont’d.)- 10.) Turn Off the power with the “Green Power Button” when the screen stops changing. Turn the “Power Supply Off”.
  • Page 130 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – UPDATING CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM USB DRIVE (Cont’d.)- 11.) Re-start the Control with the Green Power Button. Turn the “Power Supply On”.
  • Page 131 FastCAM SETUP- How to setup FastCAM： Run the CD, choose “ENGLISH”, then choose “START”, and follow the instruction to finish installation; When you finish Fastcam installation, you will see a file holder FastCAM on your desktop:...
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  • Page 151 Warranties- Delivery Protocol- • Most large machinery will be delivering on a tractor trailer 48'-53' long. Please notify Sales Representative with any Delivery Restrictions. • Customer is required to have a forklift (6000lb. or larger is recommended) with 72" forks or fork extensions and operator.
  • Page 152 Machines sold through dealers must be registered with Laguna Tools within 30 days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machine sold to be free of manufacturers’ defective workmanship, parts and materials. We will repair or replace, without charge, any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc.
  • Page 153 CNC Limited Warranty New CNC machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty effective from the date of shipping. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machine sold to be free of manufacturers’ defective workmanship, parts, and materials. We will repair or replace without charge, any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc.
  • Page 154 Laguna Tools Warranty-...
  • Page 155 Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four hours of delivery. Please contact our Customer Service Department for more information.
  • Page 156 Laguna Tools Packaging/Laguna Tools BILL of LADING Example-...
  • Page 157 We require that the defective item/part be returned to Laguna Tools with the complaint. The end-user must request an RMA (Return...
  • Page 158 Laguna Tools Packaging/Laguna Tools RMA Example-...
  • Page 159 Tools Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the responsibility of the user. Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four hours of delivery.
  • Page 160 Manual Revision Record Engineering/Design Date of Change Revision# Description 7/16/2021 New Proposed Plasma 2 CNC Manual...

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