CARVEWRIGHT RAVEN RVN.01.01 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Please keep the box and packaging foam from your machine. This box will be used for return shipping in the event that the unit needs servicing. Customer Support https://support.carvewright.com Phone: 713-473-6572 Email: support@carvewright.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS........................... 1 SPECIFICATIONS.........................3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION....................5 General Safety Rules For Power Tools..................5 Specific Safety Rules & Precautions For RAVEN..............6 GLOSSARY...........................8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS....................9 STORING THE MACHINE......................9 HARDWARE FEATURES......................10 Front View..........................10 Rear View..........................10 Top View..........................11 Head Assembly........................
Page 3 Project Setup......................... 25 Set Head Pressure......................25 Positioning........................25 Load Bit..........................25 Place Touch Plate......................26 Home Position......................26 Jog to Location......................26 Carving Project........................ 26 Carving Complete......................26 AccuTouch..........................27 Load Bit..........................27 Find Near Edge (Y)......................27 Remove Touch Plate......................27 Find Back Edge (X)......................27 Remove Touch Plate......................27 Two Sided Carving Setup......................
Page 4: Specifications
Testing the Y Drive......................35 Testing the Z Drive......................35 Testing the Cut Motor.......................35 Calibrations..........................35 SPECIFICATIONS ● Capabilities ○ Full three-axis CNC ■ 3D carving, cutting, and routing ○ Build Volume (max project size) ■ 15.5in (39.37cm) x 5.5in (13.97cm) x 12ft (365.76cm) ■...
Page 5 ■ Cast aluminum head and trucks ○ Body ■ Painted steel and ABS plastic ○ Feed-through Belts ■ Heavy-duty rubberized PVC ○ Linear Bearings ■ Double-row precision roller bearings ○ CarveTight™ Spindle Chuck ■ Single-piece hardened steel ■ High-speed phenolic cage bearings ■...
Page 6: Rules For Safe Operation
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and all Operating Instructions before using this product. General Safety Rules For Power Tools ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe injury.
Page 7: Specific Safety Rules & Precautions For Raven
● WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible. ● NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power off and do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop. ●...
Page 8 To ensure proper repair using original replacement parts, a qualified service technician at a CarveWright service center should make all repairs, whether electrical or mechanical. ● DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF THE POWER SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF.
Page 9: Glossary
● KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean the system. ● DO NOT STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury can occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
Page 10: Electrical Connections
STORING THE MACHINE It is important that the CarveWright be stored indoors in a low humidity environment. Never expose the machine to temperatures of over 110 degrees Fahrenheit for any extended period of time.
Page 11: Hardware Features
HARDWARE FEATURES Front View Rear View RAVEN CNC MANUAL - MODEL RVN.01.01 - Rev 1.00...
Page 12: Top View
Top View Head Assembly RAVEN CNC MANUAL - MODEL RVN.01.01 - Rev 1.00...
Page 13: Accutrack Assembly
AccuTrack Assembly Cover Connection Plate RAVEN CNC MANUAL - MODEL RVN.01.01 - Rev 1.00...
Page 14: Carvetight Chuck
Additional bits and bit adapters, made to RAVEN’s specifications, are available through the CarveWright web site. You may also program your own bits in the Designer software. WARNING: Piloted bits can NOT be used in the machine even if the pilot bearings have been removed.
Page 15: Raven Setup
Items Included 1. RAVEN CNC Machine 2. Power Supply 3. Power Cable 4. Brushless Spindle Motor 5. CarveWright Dust Hood 6. USB Thumb Drive 7. USB LED Light 8. AccuTrack Belt (5 meters) 9. AccuTrack Tape (20 meters) 10. AccuTouch Probe 11.
Page 16: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide 1. REMOVE THE MACHINE FROM BOX a. Remove accessory box and top foam. Lift the machine and place it on a sturdy table or bench. Remove the plastic film covering the clear top cover, and remove the packing foam from inside the machine.
Page 17 6. PLUG IN BIT PLATE CABLE a. Plug the mini usb end of the touch plate cable into the cover connection port. 7. CONNECT BIT PLATE a. Plug the banana clip end of the touch plate cable into the AccuTouch plate. Place the touch plate into the notch on the dust hood.
Page 18 Note: The USB can safely be inserted and removed while the machine is powered. 12. INSTALL SOFTWARE a. If you have not already done so, download and install the Designer software from the CarveWright website. Follow the installation instructions to ensure it is registered and licensed. https://www.carvewright.com/download-designer/ b.
Page 19: Operation
OPERATION Creating Projects with the DESIGNER Software Discussion of the usage of the CarveWright Designer software is beyond the scope of this manual and is covered separately. Please refer to the Designer software manuals and tutorials available at CarveWright.com under the...
Page 20: Projects Menu
Projects Menu This displays the projects that have been saved to the USB drive for carving with the RAVEN. This menu will be further explored in the Project Setup Section Information The information selection displays all the pertinent information about your RAVEN machine. This information will be needed when contacting support to help the technician understand the machine.
Page 21: Calibration
Calibration RAVENs are pre-calibrated at the factory and it is unlikely that a machine will require further calibration, but some calibrations are included that may be used at some point. The Calibrations available: ● Zero Weight ● Set Weight ● Touch Plate Settings The settings menu allows for the user to make adjustments to their RAVEN.
Page 22: Workpiece Selection And Preparation
Workpiece Selection and Preparation The RAVEN can work in machinable materials including wood, plastics, foam, and more. Different materials will often require experimenting with bit settings within the Designer software. See the Bit Builder tutorials for more information about bit settings. Please use caution when experimenting.
Page 23: Preparing The Workpiece
Preparing the Workpiece The workpiece (board) will need to be prepared before inserting it into the RAVEN machine. There are two ways to prepare a board. 1. Apply the AccuTrack Tape and Belt. 2. Secure the workpiece into a jig. (see Jigs section) Apply the AccuTrack Tape and Belt The AccuTrack tape is a flexible and resilient double stick tape used for securing the Accutrack belt to the tracking edge of a workpiece.
Page 24: Jigs
Jigs A jig is a carrier for holding your workpiece as it is transported through the machine. Jigs can come in many different configurations, but we will cover some basics in this section. Why Would I Use A Carving Jig? A carving jig is used for many reasons, such as: ●...
Page 25: Inserting A Board
Inserting a Board Proper installation of the workpiece is critical to the performance and continued operation of the machine. To properly insert a workpiece: 1. Press down on the sliding guide plate release lever and move the sliding guide plate to the right so that it will clear the width of the workpiece.
Page 26: Project Setup
Project Setup A project is a set of related design elements (patterns or figures) created with the Designer software and transferred via the USB drive. These projects are accessed from the keypad under the Projects Menu. Browse the projects by using the UP-DOWN ARROWS, and press ENTER to make a selection.
Page 27: Place Touch Plate
Place Touch Plate The RAVEN then asks for the bit touch plate. This is how it measures how long the bit length is and finds the surface of the board all in one maneuver. You have 2 options for how you want to position the touch plate.
Page 28: Accutouch
AccuTouch The AccuTouch process ensures accurate indexing of your board edges for the most accurate project positioning. This process will appear between the board positioning and load bit screen where it asks for the actual bit. Load Bit The RAVEN then moves the cutting head to the middle of the machine and asks for the first bit it needs for the project.
Page 29: Two Sided Carving Setup
Two Sided Carving Setup Select a 2 sided project from the projects menu. Once the project has been selected, the RAVEN will lead the user through the AccuTouch process. The AccuTouch process ensures accurate indexing of your board edges for repeatable 2 sided operations.
Page 30: Remove Touch Plate
Remove Touch Plate After it has finished locating the Near Y Edge, the machine will instruct you to remove the touch plate and press Enter to proceed to the next step. Find Back Edge (X) The back edge is the left side of the machine when standing at the keypad side.
Page 31: Flip Board
Flip Board Once the backside carving operations are complete, the machine will instruct you to flip the board. Note: Flip the board across its width, not the length. Load Bit The RAVEN then moves the cutting head to the middle of the machine and asks for the first bit it needs for the project.
Page 32: Remove Touch Plate
Note: Again, you want this to be as close to the same position as possible to where you located the back edge previously to reduce any variables in your board dimension from affecting your accuracy. Remove Touch Plate After it has finished locating the Back X Edge, the machine will instruct you to remove the touch plate and press Enter to proceed to the next step.
Page 33: Care And Maintenance
If either of these trucks is loose they will need to be tightened. Failure to tighten these trucks will result in decreased carving quality. Find detailed instructions on tightening at Support.CarveWright.com. ● Pitch Removal: Pitch is a sticky substance found in wood that can buildup on your cutting tools and linear rails.
Page 34: General Tips And Helpful Reminders
● Accessories and Parts Source: All the available accessories, cutting bits, and user-replaceable parts can be obtained through the CarveWright website at CarveWright.com. General Tips and Helpful Reminders ● ALL MOTORS ARE DISABLED when the front safety cover is open. The cover must be closed before the machine can proceed.
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Sensor Checks The diagnostics selection displays the state of the RAVEN’s sensors and motors. This screen displays the current state of each sensor and motor on the machine. It updates in real time to allow you to see it working. ●...
Page 36: Testing The X Drive
Testing the X Drive In order to test only the X drive (the traction belt drive) choose option Test X. The display will instruct the user to remove the bit and board from the machine. As an additional precaution, move the Z truck to the center of its left/right travel and to the top of its up/down travel and crank the head up a couple of inches.
Page 37 For More Information visit www.carvewright.com For Sales, Technical or Software Support Call 713-473-6572 Or email support@carvewright.com RAVEN CNC MANUAL - MODEL RVN.01.01 - Rev 1.00...