Part Viii Maintenance - Vision 16 Series User Manual

22 Vision 16 Series and 24 Series Engraver User Manual
8 Maintenance
Vision strives for the highest quality in their manufacturing process to provide you with the most
cost effective, reliable engraving machine in use today. Please remember that proper
maintenance and care is necessary to achieve maximum product life expectancy.
The engraving environment generates small plastic and metal chips as well as other particles during
operation. As with any machinery, your engraving system should be kept as clean as possible to
minimize wear and tear and to improve final quality of the engraved product.
Removing Chips
A portable vacuum is suggested for chip removal, but applying direct suction to the spindle area is not
recommended. Note that this cleaning can be minimized and greatly simplified through the use of the
optional vacuum chip removal system. The vacuum chip removal system removes chips and dust
created by engraving. This system can also extend the life of other components in the system, as
prompt removal of chips reduces contamination and overheating in the spindle area. The vacuum chip
removal system also keeps the nose cone from skipping over letters due to chips that would otherwise
remain on the engraving surface.
The Vacuum Chip Removal System
The optional vacuum chip removal system is designed to simplify the engraving process and minimize
wear and tear on the engraver. The vacuum chip removal system uses a vacuum nose cone to remove
chips created during the engraving process before they have the chance to create problems. The quiet
pump, coupled with the micro-fine layered filters, assures that your unwanted chips are whisked away
effortlessly. The vacuum pump canister uses reusable filters to assure maximum efficiency and cost-
effectiveness.
Engraving Motor Belt Replacement
A belt is used to drive the engraver's spindle. It
runs between the motor drive pulley and the
spindle pulley. If it needs replacement, remove
the old belt by rolling it to the top of the spindle
pulley, then slightly stretching the belt to snap it
over the top of the spindle pulley. Once loose, it
can easily be removed from the machine. To
install the new belt, position the new belt around
the drive pulley, then lightly stretch it to snap
over the top of the spindle pulley.
NOTE: Be sure to purchase the specified
replacement belt from Vision Engraving
Systems. Having the correct belt size is
extremely important to the functionality of the
motor. NEVER EXCESSIVELY STRETCH THE
BELT!
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