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MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Owner's Manual
Laguna Tools
744 Ref uge Way
Grand Prairie, TX
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  • Page 1 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Owner’s Manual Laguna Tools 744 Ref uge Way Grand Prairie, TX lagunatools.com...
  • Page 2 LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. DISCLAIMER Laguna Tools is not responsible for errors or omissions. Specifications subject to change. Machines may be shown with optional accessories. Revision 01 (02/10/2023)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY .................5 ................................5 VERVIEW ..........................5 AFETY IGNS AND ............................6 AFETY NFORMATION SETUP AN D ASSEMBLY ....................11 .............................11 ECEIVING THE ACHINE ............................11 ACKAGING ONTENTS ................................12 ARDWARE ..........................12 OOLS...
  • Page 4 MCNC Creator I-23/24 4.12 .............................29 OWER AILURES RICHAUTO B18E FUNCTIONS .................... 31 B18E K ..............................31 EYPAD B18E M .............................33 ATHS ADVANCED PROCESSING ....................39 .................................39 RRAY ..............................39 ESUME ..............................40 IRROR ..............................40 HANGING )..........................40 TATE OSITION .................................41 ............................42 ALCULATE OUNDARIES ..............................42 ENTER ):.........................42...

  • Page 5: General Information And Safety

    A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTE A helpful tip from Laguna Tools technical staff.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 Safety Information The Creator CNC machine is an electrical appliance and precision machine. Please read and understand the entire owner’s manual bef ore attempting assembly or operation. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all warnings may cause serious personal injury or damage to the machine.
  • Page 7 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 1.3.2 Health and Safety 1. Always wear approved personal health and saf ety equipment as indicated f or the materials and type of operations that will be perf ormed. These should include a dust mask, hearing protection, saf ety clothing, and saf ety glasses/f ace s hield. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muf f s) even during short periods of operation.
  • Page 8 MCNC Creator I-23/24 6. Keep the electrical cord away f rom sharp edges, heat or moving parts, and do not store materials on top of it. Position the cord so it will not become a tripping hazard. 7. While the use of an extension cord is discouraged, if it is necessary verif y the cord is in good condition, meets the current requirements, and is located so as not to present a tripping hazard.
  • Page 9 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 1.3.6 Operational Practice 1. Never leave the machine running unattended. Always be in close reach of the emergency stop button. 2. Turn of f the power and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
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  • Page 11: Setup And Assembly

    Contact Laguna Tools Customer Service as soon as possible in case of damage. It is advisable to photograph and document any shipping damage. The original packaging is required to return damaged equipment to Laguna Tools.

  • Page 12: Hardware

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 Hardware • Two (2) Shoulder Bolts (M8) • Eight (8) M5x25 • Ten (10) M3x20 • Six (6) M5x10 • Twenty-f our (24) M6x12 • Four (4) M10x55 • Two (2) M3x6 • Two (2) M4x8 •...

  • Page 13: Installing The Router Table On The Stand

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 NOTE Leave all stand hardware tightened by hand until the CNC machine is placed on the stand. This allows for some play when the machine is attached to the stand. 1. Connect the two (2) rails to the two (2) f rame ends with thirty-two (32) bolts and thirty-two (32) hex nuts.

  • Page 14: Finishing Machine Assembly

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 2. Position router over the stand and align holes on router mounting f langes and stand uprights. Being caref ul to make sure the stand is properly oriented with the machine f ront. 3. Place one (1) rubber bushing over each of the holes on top of the stand. Lower the machine to sit on the bushings.
  • Page 15 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 7. Verif y the position of the electrical cord through the back of the stand saf ely, so it will not be run over by the castors and to prevent tripping hazards. 8. Attach the metal end of the controller cable to the f ront of the control box.
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  • Page 17: Electrical Components

    Grounding Instructions Laguna Tools CNC machines must be grounded. This grounding provides a path of least resistance f or electrical current, which during a malf unction will reduce the risk of electrical shock.

  • Page 18: Operations

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 Improper installation may result in electrical shock. WARNING If grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded, a qualified electrician should be consulted. The use of extension cords should be discouraged. It is recommended to place the machines as near to the power source as possible.

  • Page 19: Operations

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 4.0 Operations Bef ore beginning, Laguna Tools recommends that the operator become f amiliar with the handheld controller f or operation of the machine, setting up a job, and processing a f ile. Controller Toolpaths that are created in the design sof tware are communicated to the CNC router through the handheld controller.

  • Page 20: Home Position

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 2. Ensure that the workpiece is securely held to the table which can be done using any of the f ollowing: a. Clamps b. Fixtures c. Vacuum hold-downs (optional accessory) d. Double-sided tape 3. Turn on the machine by rotating the green switch to the right. The controller display should light, displaying the loading screen.

  • Page 21: Moving The Router (Spindle) Head

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Selecting the HOME button will display the HOME Type menu where several options are available, such as: 1. Home all 2. Home X (X-Axis only) 3. Home Y (Y-Axis only) 4. Home Z (Z-Axis only) During troubleshooting, each axis may be selected individually to test the position and operation of the Home sensors.
  • Page 22 MCNC Creator I-23/24 The movement speed mode selected can be seen on the controllers coordinate screen display, on the f ar right, third row down. To switch between these two (2) modes, use the High/Low button. Low Speed (LSP) – has a grid of 0.1mm f or positional movements and a continuous speed that is set at 1500mm/min def ault.

  • Page 23: Setting Work Origin

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 b. Use the up and down arrows f ound on the X+/- buttons to scroll up and down the list. c. With an axis highlighted, use the Delete button to remove the existing coordinate. d. Enter the desired coordinates f or the chosen axis and press OK.
  • Page 24 MCNC Creator I-23/24 i. Place the device on top of the material, centered under the cutting tool. It is recommended using the top of the material, however, be sure to select this in the design sof tware when setting up the material parameters.

  • Page 25: Programming Additional Origin

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Remember that the Z-0 location is the surf ace of either the material or the spoil board, in which the controller should only read zero along the Z-Axis when the bit is touching that surf ace. NOTE When the machine is restarted, a HOME operation must be done to reset that reference point.

  • Page 26: Setting Spindle Rpm

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 The materials can be loaded onto the machine, pref erably using a f ixture f or ease of ref erenc ing. The f irst job can be perf ormed f rom the #1 state. Then the controller can be switched to the #2 state and the second piece of material can be machine.

  • Page 27: Speed Scale Adjustment

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 a. Display shows three (3) f iles at a time. b. X+/- will scroll one item at a time. c. Y+/- will scroll one page at a time. d. Highlight the desired toolpath (.mmg f iletype), press OK to select.

  • Page 28: Pausing During Toolpath Operation

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 4.10 Pausing During Toolpath Operation A f ile that is in operation, otherwise known as a job, can be paused. While paused, some changes can be enacted. This f unction should only be used f or very brief pauses to adjust settings, such as a bit height or position.

  • Page 29: Power Failures

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Bef ore resuming f rom a Breakpoint, a HOME operation needs to have been perf ormed if the machine was just restarted. 3. When ready to resume working f rom the stored Breakpoint, press RUN/PAUSE + (1-8) together.
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  • Page 31: Richauto B18E Functions

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 5.0 RichAuto B18E Functions 1. The RichAuto motion control system uses 1-button and 2-button combination f unctions. 2. Only the most used button f unctions are covered in this section. 3. The RichAuto B18E Handheld Controller (HHC) f eatures the f ollowing buttons (f rom top lef t):...
  • Page 32 MCNC Creator I-23/24 Keypad Functions (from upper left to bottom right) BREAK WORK – Resumes work f rom saved break point. TOOL SET – Enables Z-Axis automatic toolset f unction. ADVANCED FUNCTION – Advanced Process menu. REPEAT MACHINING – Repeat last machining process.

  • Page 33: B18E Menu Paths

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Common Combination Keypad Commands OK + MENU – Update Controller Sof tware MENU + 0 – Machine Coordinate State (identif ied by pref ix A) MENU + (1-9) – Workpiece Coordinate States (store up to nine dif f erent systems) MENU + MODE –...
  • Page 34 MCNC Creator I-23/24 5.2.1 Machine Setup...
  • Page 35 The parameters in Machine Setup are set by the manufacturer. It is normally not necessary to change the default settings. Please consult a Laguna Tools technician before making any changes. Pulse Equiv (Pulse Equivalence) - Set the number of pulses sent to the motor f or every 1 mm of movement.
  • Page 36 MCNC Creator I-23/24 Dist Time Limit (Distance Time Limit) – Set the time the machine can be idle bef ore returning to continuous mode. The def ault is 30 seconds. Input Confi (Input Configuration) – Enable or disable the input port.
  • Page 37 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Work Speed – Set the work speed. Def ault work speed: 6000 mm/min, def ault f ast speed: 3000 mm/min. Safe Height – Set the Z-Axis maximum lif t height. Def ault height is 40.000 mm. Auto Scale – Set the speed scale f or toolpath movement. Set in 0.1 (10%) increments. Cannot exceed 1.0 (100%).
  • Page 38 MCNC Creator I-23/24 Auto Upgrade – Updates the system online; does not af f ect system parameters. 5.2.4 Operate File Copy File – Copy f iles f rom the U-Disk to internal memory. Del File (Delete File) – Delete f iles f rom internal memory.

  • Page 39: Advanced Processing

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 6.0 Advanced Processing Functions f ound under the Advanced Processing category serve to perf orm a specialized task. The Advanced Processing menu can be accessed using the key combination of RUN + HIGH/LOW. Array Allows multiple copies of a f ile to be processed along a set number of rows and columns.

  • Page 40: Mirror Work

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 Mirror Work Allows a job to be mirrored on either the X or Y-Axis (it is recommended using an Origin point in the center of the material). Tool Changing While the controller does not allow automatic tool-changing as an option, there are other helpf ul selections available.

  • Page 41: Part Work

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 a. FinAct (Finish Action) – press DELETE to change the settings. i. Pickup Z – Will leave the X and Y-axis wherever they are at the end of the f ile operation, raising the Z-axis to the set saf e height (def ault).

  • Page 42: Calculate Boundaries

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 3. The normal f ile parameters will be displayed and operation will begin once approved. Calculate Boundaries This application will calculate the boundaries of the f ile. Allowing a user to verif y that an operation will f it within the machine limitations.

  • Page 43: Calculate Work Time

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Regardless of the type chosen, this program does not use an origin. It accepts the current position of the bit to be the starting point (0,0) with all movements based on that location. A “sof t limits error” may occur if the limits entered cannot be supported f rom the current loc ation.

  • Page 44: Scale Work

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 To use the Find Break No. option, select Find Break No: 1. Select the f ile (either f rom U-Disk or internal memory). 2. Prompt will give the f ollowing instructions (use X+/- buttons to scroll). a. Press OK to resume f rom existing break.

  • Page 45: Data Restoration And Updates

    However, restoration of the f actory settings is easily accomplished. Many machines have been equipped with restore f iles within the internal memory of the controller. Restore f iles f or each machine are available. If needed, Laguna Tools can email these f iles f or emergency repair.
  • Page 46 MCNC Creator I-23/24 7.1.2 System Updates Occasionally as sof tware evolves, updates may become available f or the controller f irmware. When this happens, the updates may be supplied to customers by Laguna Too ls. Much like the Backup/Restore f iles, the current version of the f irmware Update may be used to correct certain controller sof tware settings.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 8.0 Maintenance To ensure proper machine operation, it is recommended that the prismatic guides and ro lled ballscrews on all axes are kept clean regularly wiped down with a light machine oil lubricant (such as 3-IN-ONE oil).
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  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 9.0 Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction Short circuit in line cord or plug. Inspect cord or plug f or damaged insulation and shorted wires. Motor will not start, f uses blown Loose or separated connection.

  • Page 50: Controller Functions Problems

    MCNC Creator I-23/24 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Loose cutter Tighten cutter in spindle collet. Spoil boards not f lat. Check that spoil boards are f lat Router cutting depth and clean prior to f itting job. inconsistent. Excessive play in Z-axis Inspect and correct if needed.
  • Page 51 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Insuf f icient power supply. Have qualif ied electrician check incoming power supply. Local power grid unstable. Contact power company. Controller keeps restarting automatically. Controller damaged. Connect controller to computer via USB cable. If problem still occurs, replace controller.
  • Page 52 MCNC Creator I-23/24 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Working speed exceeds Z-Axis Set to saf e speed in: maximum speed. MENU/Machine Setup/Max Speed Limit. Z-axis depth not consistent each Loose coupling or transmission Tighten connecting parts. time same f ile is processed and slipping.
  • Page 53 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Poor connection of between the Inspect connections inside touch-of f device and gantry touch-of f device and gantry. connections. Router head does not stop af ter contacting tool touch-of f puck. Poor connection of spindle with Restore proper connection.
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  • Page 55: Parts List

    MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 10.0 Parts List Part No. Description Size RichAuto-B13E HANDHELD CONTROLLER LT00002 HANDHELD CNC CONTROLLER CABLE VW-I/30V/80C LT00003P ELECTRIC CABINET ASSY. LT00003B ELECTRIC CABINET ASSY. FU-10A FUSE FU-5A FUSE LT00004 POWER CORD 15AWGX30X2100L PLUG: LK762OP LT00005 MILLING FORM ZERO GAUGE GDZ.23-1C@80/2.2...
  • Page 56 MCNC Creator I-23/24 Part No. Description Size LT00020 Z-AXIS MOTOR SEAT SFC20C-8.6.35 COUPLING HS-SCW-M4x12 HEX SOC HD SCR TK268D-02A5 STEPPER MOTOR *NOT USED* HS-SCW-M4x10 HEX SOC HD SCR LT00026 RUBBER PAD HS-SCW-M5x12 HEX SOC HD SCR LT00027 X-AXIS BALLSCREW BGXS15BN-1-700NZO-20-20...
  • Page 57 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Part No. Description Size W-M4 FLAT WASHER SW-M4 SPRING WASHER W-M5 FLAT WASHER SW-M5 SPRING WASHER A0450.21.KR52 X-AXIS DRAG CHAIN LT00048 SENSOR FIXED PLATE SW-M3 SPRING WASHER *NOT USED* LT00051 RIGHT SIDE COVER *NOT USED* FH-SCW-M6x25 HEX SOC FLAT HD CAP SCR M6xP1.0x25L...
  • Page 58 MCNC Creator I-23/24 Part No. Description Size BGXS15BN-2820-NZO-20-20 Y-AXIS LINEAR GUIDE BGXS15BN-1120-NZO-20-20 Y-AXIS LINEAR GUIDE BGXS15BN-1420-NZO-20-20 Y-AXIS LINEAR GUIDE HS-SCW-M4X20 HEX SOC HD SCR HS-SCW-M4X20 HEX SOC HD SCR HS-SCW-M4X20 HEX SOC HD SCR 4040M4 SQUARE NUT 4040M4 SQUARE NUT...
  • Page 59 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Part No. Description Size LT00069B Y-AXIS BALLSCREW LT00069C Y-AXIS BALLSCREW LT00070 Y-AXIS MOTOR SEAT HS-SCW-M5x20 HEX SOC HD SCR LT00072 BASE REAR PLATE HH-SCW-M5x20 HEX HD SCR W-M10 WASHER LT00075 TABLE FOOT HW-2x60 HEX WRENCH LT00077 OPEN WRENCH...
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  • Page 61: Warranties

    11.0 Warranties Dealer Machinery Warranty New woodworking machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a two -year warranty ef f ective f rom the date of dealer invoice to customer/end-user. Machines sold through dealers must be registered with Laguna Tools within thirty (30) days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machines sold to be f ree of manuf acturers’...
  • Page 62 Laguna Tools Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the responsibility of the user. Laguna Tools is not responsible f or damage or loss caused by a f reight company or other circumstances not in our control. All claims f or loss or damaged goods must be notif ied to Laguna Tools within twenty-f our (24) hours of delivery.
  • Page 63 MCNC Creator I-23/I-24 Laguna Tools Warranty...
  • Page 64 Laguna Tools, Inc. 744 Ref uge Way Grand Prairie, TX 75050 800-234-1976 www.lagunatools.com Copyright © 2023 Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.

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