Part Vii Proximity Sensor - Vision 16 Series User Manual

7 Proximity Sensor
Advantage of this Feature
The advantage of this device is that it eliminates the need to perform a surface setting procedure. It is
used when utilizing a nose cone or diamond drag cutter. It cannot be used without a nose cone, such
as when burnishing or setting multiple pass depths in the software.
Procedure
1. Make sure that the proximity switch is in the "On" position on the controller's Pendant, or turned on
within the Vision software. Ensure that some travel is allowed to "float" the spindle on the pressure
spring. The pressure spring adjuster must be backed off.
2. Zero the cutter in the spindle and dial in the desired depth on the nose cone micrometer.
3. Send the job to the controller via the computer.
4. Press the "Start" button on the Pendant to begin engraving.
Usage
"Nose-riding" - WITH proximity sensor
Engraving with the proximity sensor can only be performed with a nose cone attached, or when
diamond drag engraving.
"Non-nose-riding" - WITHOUT proximity sensor
When setting a depth in the Vision software, the proximity sensor should be turned off via the Pendant,
or in the Cut Toolbox (in the Vision software program before sending the job to the machine). Also,
make sure that there is no "float" on the spindle by locking the pressure spring adjuster all the way
down. Locking the spindle is especially important when engraving into hard surfaces or materials like
brass and stainless steel.
Diamond Drag Engraving
To install a diamond drag adapter, remove the retainer ring and nose cone from the bottom of the
spindle and replace with the diamond drag adapter. For diamond drag engraving, the engraving motor is
turned off and the cutter "drags" across the material. Down pressure against the material can be
reduced or increased as necessary by adjusting the spring pressure adjuster as shown below.
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