Warranty Oliver makes every effort possible to assure that its equipment meets the highest possible standards of quality and durability. All products sold by Oliver are warranted to the original customer to be free from defects for a period of 2 (two) years on all parts, excluding electronics and motors, which are warranted for 1 year.
4. Before turning the power on, make sure the surroundings are clear of obstacles. 5. When you turn the power on, the axis return to the Home Point coordinates automatically. 6. Avoid the risk of danger; not play or run in the work area.
Unpacking Your intelliCarve ........................9 Standard Packaging ........................9 Getting to Know Your intelliCarve....................... 10-11 The Components ........................10 X/Y/Z Axis System ........................11 Install The Cutting Tool ..........................12 Cutting Tools ............................13-14 Conical Bit ..........................13 End Mill Bit ..........................14 Installing i-Picture Software ........................
2D or 3D carvings, signs, or decorative mouldings request a ‘post processor file’ from your CAD/CAM software provider to run the intelliCarve machine. Note: Oliver does not guarantee the outcome of the work piece due to the table movement of the Y-axis.
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Technical Features Easy picture engraving by i-Picture’s intuitive picture to g-code convertor File transferred to intelliCarve via USB flash drive Pause function during carving Repeatable origin Adjustable jog speed in manual mode Adjustable carving speed Metric/Imperial system available Supports manual carving without program Maximum engraving area simulation Supports file category tree structure Spindle and stepper motors overload protection...
Specifications 1013 intelliCarve Item Description Spec Travel X axis 331mm(13") Y axis 457mm(18") Z axis 76mm(3") Tool ¼” shank OD conical R1/32” (0.8mm) / end mill D1/8” (3.2mm) cutter Cut depth Max 25.4mm(1") Spindle speed 15000rpm motor 150w DC brushless...
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Specifications (cont.) Dimension & Weight 10.2 Space (WxL) 630x560x530mm(25.8x22.0x20.8”) 10.3 weight 28 Kg 61.6lbs Others 11.1 power in AC 110V 6A 50~60Hz 11.3 software i-Picture for intelliCarve...
Unpacking Your intelliCarve Please unpack your intelliCarve with care. If you discover the machine has been damaged, please report the damage to the freight carrier. Standard Packaging 1. Tool Box 2. USB flash drive 6. End mill bit, 3.2mm Diameter - I-picture software 7.
Getting to Know Your intelliCarve Fig. 2 Fig. 3 The Components (see Fig. 2-3) 1. Spindle motor 7. Emergency stop 2. Spindle lock 8. Power switch 3. Table 9. USB port 4. Work piece hold downs 10. Lift handle (left) 5.
The Axis System The axis movements are defined according to the operator’s position (facing the front spindle). Directional Conventions 1. + X: spindle head moves right 2. - X: spindle head moves left. 3. +Z: spindle head moves up. 4. - Z: spindle head moves down.
Installing the Cutting Tool Press pin slightly. Rotate spindle while pressing the pin in order to engage the lock. Loosen the nut with an open end wrench turning clockwise. Release the bit. To install a new bit, place the collet into the nut. Then put the bit into the nut and collet.
Installing i-Picture Software When you purchase the intelliCarve, it comes with i-Picture software. i-Picture converts your image files (gif, png, bmp & jpg) to a .gee file in order for intelliCarve to perform. To begin using i-Picture software it first must be loaded into your personal computer.
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Endmill_D_1/8”: end mill [English]. Flat diameter: 1/8”.Type-B2 Tool Model No: 381020-000. Feed Depth per Cycle is the depth of cut (Z axis) per cycle. The default is set to be 24mm, but it is adjustable. For example: when Z is 10mm and Feed Depth per Cycle is 24mm, the cutter will carve the workpiece in a single pass.
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Settings (cont.) XY Origin Position represents your picture and how it will be oriented on your work piece. (However this will ultimately be determined when you set the spindle to your preferred starting point on the work piece, but this will be discussed later in section 7.) If using a single piece of material for one carving it may be advantageous to start in the center as this is an easy point to find on your material.
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Using i-Picture (cont.) 3. Converting a file Once your settings have been entered it is time to convert the image to a .gee code file. Click Convert to save the file in [.gee] format. A screen will pop up saying ‘It will take a few minutes, please Wait’...
Getting Ready to Carve Powering Up the intelliCarve **Ensure carving bit is secure in machine before proceeding** 1. Insert the flash drive into the USB slot. (see picture ‘A’) 2. Rotate emergency stop button clockwise to release. (see picture ‘B’) 3.
Setting the work piece on the table The left fence with the ruler represents the Y-axis. Make sure that the Y dimension of your carving is within the minimum and maximum dimension on the ruler. It is important for the work piece to be held securely in position on the work table.
Setting Up To Carve (cont.) Using the control panel . When you first turn the machine on you will notice . The next screen to appear is the main operating the control panel display will read: screen as seen below. Use the arrow button on the controller to set the cursor to ‘Select file’...
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Use the X,Y and Z plus and minus keys to move the spindle to the center of your work piece. Note that for the Z axis, move the spindle so that the tip of the cutting tool just touches the work piece surface.
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Using the control panel (cont.) . The screen will now show the X,Y,Z origin points confirmation set to zero: . Press the ‘BACK’ key on the keypad and the following screen will appear: If you wish to see the spindle travel around the outside border of your carving, move the cursor to ‘Border’ and press.
Tips 1. When working with thin materials or cutting through your work piece it becomes necessary to place your project on a sacrificial board to prevent damage to the machine. Double sided tape such as white carpet tape is helpful to secure the pieces together. 2.
ArtCam. Check with your supplier for the post processor file required for your software to run the intelliCarve. There may be some limits to the projects you can produce due to nature of the Y-axis travel. Possibly, intricate work where fitting with another part is required may be a problem. Oliver Machinery is not responsible for work done using after market CAD/CAM software.
User can move spindle to certain position by coordinate input: Step 1. Select ”Position” and press Step 5. Press up or down key to input coordinate reading, for this example, X axis reading is 103.6. Step 2. Select “coordinate mode” and press Step 6.
Advanced Operations (cont.) Turn on/off spindle in manual jog mode The default setting is ‘Spindle Motor Off’ Example:Turn Spindle Motor On Step 1. Select “Position “and press Step 2. Select “Spindle Motor Off” then press Cursor turns to block flash for adjustment status Step 3.
Advanced Operations (cont.) Imperial / Metric Unit Change The iCarver default unit is Metric scale in mm, unit can be switched to Imperial in inches. Example: Change Unit from Metric (mm) to Imperial (inches) Step 5. Press “Down” key on keypad to change to Step 1.
& Hex wrench; and/or Use the tools that come in their travel areas. rotate the screw on Z with the unit to adjust the axis. lead screws. The unit will set the 3 ax- Contact your local dealer g. Restart the Start...
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Contact your local dealer Clean the lead screw & The axes move awk- or distributor if this does rail in which the axis wardly. not help. Select “Position” on the moves awkwardly. Control Panel, but the axes move improperly.
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Troubleshooting During operation: Item Problem Check up Solution Note Ensure axes make a small shift. Time counts down shows on the display. Turn off Emergency Button to stop carving the project. Turn off the power switch in the rear of Select “Enter”...
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Troubleshooting During operation: Item Problem Check up Solution Note Turn on Emergency Stop button. Turn off the power switch. Unsecure the nut on Use wrenches to re-install the bit the bit. Unload the ER-11 Bit breaks while carving. chuck The causes of Bit breaks: To lock the bit, push up 1.