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Page 1: User Manual
ADVANTAGE ROUTER™ 600 USER MANUAL Error! Switch argument not specified. 151 Batson Drive Manchester, Connecticut 06040 U.S.A. Document P54225A Rev A... -
Page 2: Copyright Notice
The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Gerber Scientific Products, Inc. This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so. -
Page 3: Fcc Notice
FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................1 Manual Contents ................2 Conventions ...................2 ROUTER REQUIREMENTS ............3 System Specifications ..............3 Electrical...................3 Compressed Air................3 Router Table................3 Electrical Cabinet ..............3 Router Package Contents ..............4 Tool Kit Contents................5 SAFETY GUIDELINES ..............7 OPERATING PRINCIPLES ............9 Overview ..................9 X, Y, Z Axes .................10 Z Axis ...................12 Job Home Position ...............13 Power Switches................14... - Page 5 Start/Stop ..................20 Start Mode ................20 Start Ready ................21 Start Job .................21 Stop Mode ................22 Stop Ready................22 Stop Job .................23 Resume Processing ...............23 Change Tools .................23 Repeat Job ................24 Reset ....................25 In Menu Select Mode .............25 In Other Modes...............25 Z INIT ...................26 Perform Z Init................26 Enter.....................28 Select ...................29...
- Page 6 Tool Installation ................54 Tool Removal ................57 Tool Replacement ................58 Replacement Cutters..............59 Material Selection and Preparation ..........60 Routable Materials ..............60 Choosing Sacrificial Material ..........61 Attaching the Workpiece to Sacrificial Material ......62 Hard Metals ................62 Thin Metals ................63 Non-Metals ................63 Using Tape ................64 Using Spray Adhesive ............65 Mounting the Workpiece...............66 Using Clamps .................66...
- Page 7 Clean Mist Coolant Nozzle .............88 Weekly Inspection ................89 Weekly Cleaning ................90 Z Axis Ways ................90 Router Motor Chip Shield ............92 Electrical Cabinet Air Filters ...........93 Table Surfacing ................95 Feed And Depth Per Pass Values..........99 INDEX ..................103...
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Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The ADVANTAGE Router 600 can provide all the lettering and ® graphic design capabilities of the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE Composer to dimensional signage. The ART Path™ Software Option enables the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE to fully control the router operation. The user routs jobs directly from the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE through the Router Control Station (ARC Box) communicator. -
Page 10: Manual Contents
2 ADVANTAGE Router Manual Contents This manual covers the basic information needed for using the AR600. It is arranged as follows: Requirements and package contents Safety guidelines Principles of operation Basic system preparation and use Cleaning and maintenance procedures Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Note: A note contains important information which could affect successful completion of a task. -
Page 11: Router Requirements
Gerber Field Service can uncrate and install the system. ELECTRICAL A 208, 230, or 250 V single-phase 20 Amp circuit (47/63 Hz) on a dedicated line. Gerber supplies a receptacle to be installed by a licensed electrician. COMPRESSED AIR The mist coolant system requires 0.5 CFM at 40 to 90 psi, which can be supplied by a 1/4 to 1/2 horsepower compressor. -
Page 12: Router Package Contents
4 ADVANTAGE Router Router Package Contents The Router 600 is packed in four crates. Check each part against the list and inspect all parts for any damage which may have occurred during shipping. Crate 1 (Packaged Beam Assembly): Beam assembly Crate 2 (Packaged Large Components): Cross member machining Angle support machining... -
Page 13: Tool Kit Contents
Router Requirements 5 Tool Kit Contents Tool Kit contents are listed below and are identified in the photograph. Metric sizes are shown in parenthesis 1/4" (6 mm) 2-spiral flute bit, solid carbide endmill cutters 1/8" (3 mm) 2-spiral flute bit, solid carbide endmill cutters 7/8"... - Page 14 6 ADVANTAGE Router...
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Page 15: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING: The ADVANTAGE Router is a high-speed cutting machine which throws out chips of metal, wood, or plastic. Its use may be hazardous if you do not observe the following precautions. These guidelines are necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the ADVANTAGE Router. - Page 16 8 ADVANTAGE Router 9. Wear ear protection. 10. Do not operate the machine with the electrical cabinet doors open. Doing so will expose high voltage circuitry to material chips and affect cooling airflow. 11. Keep all personnel at a safe distance from the machine when it is operating.
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Page 17: Operating Principles
OPERATING PRINCIPLES Overview The ADVANTAGE Router 600 consists of these major components: the Router Table, which includes the work table, the beam, and the router motor carriage the electrical cabinet the Router Control Station, also called the ARC Box, which controls the start, stop, slew, Z initialization, and job home position functions. -
Page 18: X, Y, Z Axes
10 ADVANTAGE Router X, Y, Z Axes The ADVANTAGE Router 600 has three basic axes of movement: The X (horizontal) axis is oriented from left to right. The Y (horizontal) axis is oriented from front to back. The Z (vertical depth) axis is oriented up and down. When the router cuts a sign, the tool moves in the X, Y and Z axes of movement. - Page 19 Operating Principles 11 References in this manual to "travel limits" refer to the size of the table in the X and Y axes of movement unless otherwise specified.
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Page 20: Z Axis
12 ADVANTAGE Router Z Axis The Z Axis of the router is the up and down movement of the tool. The Z Axis represents the thickness of the material, the cutting depth, the engraving depth, or, when drawing, the amount of downward pressure on the pen. -
Page 21: Job Home Position
Operating Principles 13 Job Home Position The job home position is the position on the router table that corresponds to the job 0,0 point or starting position of the job. The job home position is stored in the ARC Box and is maintained even when power is interrupted. -
Page 22: Power Switches
14 ADVANTAGE Router Power Switches MAIN POWER SWITCH This power switch turns the router power on and off. The Router 600 main power switch is located on the front panel of the electrical cabinet. Before turning on the main power switch, make sure that the control station power supply is connected to both the control station and the appropriate grounded outlet. -
Page 23: Restoring Power
Operating Principles 15 Restoring Power The emergency power switches turn off all power to the router. Restore power by turning on the main power switch specific to each router. The router table emergency power switches on the Router 600 cannot be used to turn the router power on. Router Motor Power Switch The router motor power switch turns the motor on and off. -
Page 24: Arc Box (Router Control Station)
16 ADVANTAGE Router ARC Box (Router Control Station) OVERVIEW The ARC Box is the communication link between the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE and the router system. It can: send and receive messages and commands to and from the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE display messages to the operator control router motor movements change feed rates return the router carriage to the job home position... -
Page 25: Front Panel
Operating Principles 17 FRONT PANEL The front panel of the ARC Box consists of a message display panel and nine function keys: START/STOP RESET Z INIT SELECT right, left, up, and down arrow keys. The ENTER key is not used. DISPLAY PANEL The bottom right of the message display panel may contain four indicators for the operator:... - Page 26 18 ADVANTAGE Router Power-Up Tests When the power is turned ON, the ARC Box performs diagnostic self-tests, and displays the operating set revision level. If the Advantage router is equipped with the job home feature, the ARC Box requests the operator to slew the motor carriage near the point of orientation, which is the absolute 0,0 point.
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Page 27: Function Keys
Operating Principles 19 Function Keys The function keys located on the front panel of the ARC Box perform specific routines. Each function key is discussed individually in the following pages. ARROW KEYS The arrow keys are most frequently used to slew the router carriage into position. -
Page 28: Start/Stop
20 ADVANTAGE Router Start/Stop This key toggles between the START and STOP modes. START MODE START mode, as shown by a message in the display panel, may be in one of two states: START READY - the system is ready to receive a job START JOB - the system has received a job and is processing it The following keys are available in START mode:... -
Page 29: Start Ready
Operating Principles 21 START READY 1. While in the STOP READY mode, use the arrow keys to slew the carriage to the starting location of the job. 2. Press the START/STOP key to display the START READY message. The AR600 is now in a "ready" state and the message remains until the data arrives from the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE. -
Page 30: Stop Mode
22 ADVANTAGE Router STOP MODE STOP mode, as shown by a message in the display panel, may be in one of two states: STOP READY - the router is in an "idle" state waiting to receive data STOP JOB - the router is in a "pause" state during a job The following keys are available in STOP mode: START/STOP RESET... -
Page 31: Stop Job
Operating Principles 23 STOP JOB Pressing the START/STOP key while in the START JOB mode enters PAUSE mode and results in the following: the STOP JOB message appears no incoming data processes the job stops at the next logical break point the tool raises the router motor turns off an asterisk appears in the upper right corner of the message... -
Page 32: Repeat Job
24 ADVANTAGE Router 5. Change the Feed Rate parameter, if necessary. 6. Turn ON the router motor. 7. To avoid hitting clamps, manually slew close to where the job will resume. 8. Press the START/STOP key to continue the job. The router will return to the pause position, then enter STOP JOB mode. -
Page 33: Reset
Operating Principles 25 Reset The RESET function key immediately halts the job that is running. IN START MODE If in START JOB mode and the operator presses the RESET key: the tool raises X and Y travel stops current job data from the router and the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE clears the STOP READY message displays. -
Page 34: Z Init
26 ADVANTAGE Router Z INIT The Z INIT function key initializes the Z Axis tool height above the work surface. The Z INIT key may be used only when the STOP JOB or STOP READY message displays. You may use either the tool height gage or the step height gage for initialization. - Page 35 Operating Principles 27 CAUTION: Do not turn the Z Axis knob after the Z axis has been initialized. The Z Axis must be initialized every time the tool or material is changed. Failure to initialize the Z Axis properly will make the tool cut into the material at the wrong depth.
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Page 36: Enter
28 ADVANTAGE Router Enter This function key is not used in this release. Press SELECT to exit a selection and store values. Press RESET to exit a selection without storing values. -
Page 37: Select
Operating Principles 29 Select This function key allows access to the Menu Select mode to set system parameter values. It is available in STOP mode when the STOP READY or STOP JOB message is displayed. USING SELECT To access the Menu Select mode, press SELECT while in the STOP READY or STOP JOB mode. - Page 38 30 ADVANTAGE Router To make a selection in Menu Select mode 1. Press the right arrow key to scroll forward (right) through the menu list or press the left arrow key to scroll backward (left) through the menu list. 2. When the desired menu item appears, press the SELECT key to display the choices available under the selected menu item if the item is followed by a colon (:), or to execute the function.
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Page 39: Absolute X,Y
Operating Principles 31 ABSOLUTE X,Y: The Absolute X,Y function displays the exact position of the router tool relative to the absolute 0,0 position on the router table established during orientation when the router was turned on. The Absolute X,Y display allows you to position the router tool with great precision and helps set the job home position. -
Page 40: Set Job Home
32 ADVANTAGE Router SET JOB HOME The job home position is the point that corresponds to the starting point of the job. It is the point by which a job is positioned on the router table. ART Path considers the current tool position to be job home. - Page 41 Operating Principles 33 To set job home The tool position when you press START/STOP is the job home position, unless a job preposition has been set in the Output dialog box in ART Path. The preposition becomes the job home position.
- Page 42 34 ADVANTAGE Router To display current job home 1. To avoid hitting clamps, slew the carriage near the home position using the arrow keys. 2. Press SELECT while in the STOP READY or STOP JOB mode. 3. Press the right or left arrow key until Return Home appears in the message box.
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Page 43: Job Home Position And Job Boundaries
Operating Principles 35 JOB HOME POSITION AND JOB BOUNDARIES Job boundaries cannot exceed the active cutting area of the router table. The Advantage Router and ART Path interpret job boundaries for certain job types in these ways: Output repeats includes all repeats within the job boundary. Paneled jobs are treated as separate jobs. -
Page 44: Return Home
36 ADVANTAGE Router RETURN HOME The Return Home feature allows the operator to return the carriage to the last Job Home position. The Job Home position is stored when a job is started or when the Set Home function is used. -
Page 45: Feed Rate
Operating Principles 37 FEED RATE: The Feed Rate is set in ART Path at the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE. It is the absolute speed in inches per minute or millimeters per second at which the tool travels along the tool path. To override this rate and reduce or increase the feed rate, change the established Feed Rate by a percentage described below. - Page 46 38 ADVANTAGE Router 6. Press SELECT to save the new value. If the value is valid (1 - 1000%), the system beeps twice and returns to the STOP READY or STOP JOB mode. If the value is not valid, the display remains until a valid value is entered or until RESET is pressed to exit the menu without changing the Feed Rate.
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Page 47: Motor Delay
Operating Principles 39 MOTOR DELAY: The Motor Delay parameter sets the time the tool will wait for the router to reach full speed before it descends to the material. Valid values are 0 to 99 seconds. To change motor delay 1. -
Page 48: Test
40 ADVANTAGE Router TEST This function allows testing the router and the ARC Box to ensure machine accuracy and integrity. The ARC Box does not accept data from the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE during testing. A power-on test restarts the system, displays the revision level of the system, and repeats orientation of the motor carriage at the lower left corner of the table. -
Page 49: Display
Operating Principles 41 DISPLAY This function allows the user to set the language and units which display in the ARC Box message box, and to turn Auto Scroll on or off. When on, Auto Scroll automatically scrolls messages that are too long to fit in the message box. When Auto Scroll is off, truncated messages are displayed. - Page 50 42 ADVANTAGE Router To change units 1. Press SELECT while in the STOP READY or STOP JOB mode. 2. Press the right or left arrow key until Display: appears. 3. Press SELECT. 4. Press the right or left arrow key until Units: and the current units appear.
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Page 51: Default
Operating Principles 43 DEFAULT This function allows the user to reset all value parameters back to the factory default settings. To reset the defaults 1. Press SELECT while in the STOP READY mode. 2. Press the right or left arrow key until Default appears. 3. - Page 52 44 ADVANTAGE Router...
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Page 53: Equipment Installation
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Chip Removal System Because the router creates scrap chips while routing, a shop vacuum is needed to remove the debris from the work area. The shop vacuum is not supplied with the router system, but all necessary extension hoses and fittings are provided. A standard heavy duty wet/dry shop vacuum such as the Sears Craftsman™... -
Page 54: Install The Vacuum Shroud
46 ADVANTAGE Router INSTALL THE VACUUM SHROUD 1. Using the Z Axis adjustment knob, raise the router motor to its highest position. 2. Rotate the locking key handles located on each side of the motor carriage until the handle points down. 3. -
Page 55: Connect The Vacuum To The Router
Equipment Installation 47 CONNECT THE VACUUM TO THE ROUTER 1. Connect the free end of the long vacuum extension hose into the open end of the vacuum tube. 2. Connect the shop vacuum to the vacuum tube. 3. Plug the shop vacuum power cord into the outlet marked VACUUM located on the rear panel of the electrical cabinet. - Page 56 48 ADVANTAGE Router...
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Page 57: System Preparation And Use
SYSTEM PREPARATION AND USE This section discusses procedures to follow prior to and during the operation of the Router 600. Procedures covered are as follows: Selecting, installing, removing, and replacing tools Choosing sacrificial material Attaching the workpiece using tapes or spray adhesive Mounting the workpiece Using the Chip Removal System Using the Mist Coolant System... -
Page 58: Tool Selection
50 ADVANTAGE Router Tool Selection PENS AND SCRIBE TOOLS The pen and scribe tools included in the tool kit look similar. However, the pen tool can be distinguished by making sure that it writes on paper. When first learning to use the Router 600, be sure to learn as many system functions as possible with the pen tool. -
Page 59: Cutting Tools
.250, or .124 - .125 inch shank for use with the .50, and .25-inch collets, or the .125-inch collet adapter supplied in the tool kit. All tool bits must have plunge capabilities. Note: Metric collets and tools are available from a Gerber distributor. -
Page 60: Tool Information
If larger bits are purchased, scale the limitations proportionally for larger cutters. Gerber sells a complete line of high quality cutting tools that provide optimum cutting performance. Contact your Distributor for details. -
Page 61: Collets
The outside shank diameter of the cutting tool is an important factor in the collet's ability to hold tools tightly in place. Use only cutting tools that are not more than 0.001 inch less than the nominal outside shank diameter. Gerber authorized cutters comply with these tolerances. -
Page 62: Tool Installation
54 ADVANTAGE Router Tool Installation Solid carbide tools, such as those included in the tool kit, must be handled very carefully. Do not strike the cutting edge with the collet or adapter during tool installation. To install the tool 1. Turn OFF the router motor. 2. - Page 63 System Preparation and Use 55 When installing the pen or scribe tool, the bottom of the collet should be positioned about half-way up the barrel of the tool. When installing an engraving bit, position the bottom of the collet about halfway up the shank of the tool. When installing a router bit, position the bottom of the collet approximately even with the top of the flutes.
- Page 64 56 ADVANTAGE Router 6. Be sure that the collet and spindle are clean and undamaged. 7. Insert both the tool and collet into the opening at the base of the router motor, as shown below. 8. Hold the collet to prevent the tool from falling out and hand tighten the retaining nut.
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Page 65: Tool Removal
System Preparation and Use 57 Tool Removal CAUTION: When removing a tool, do not attempt to gain leverage by jamming one wrench against the carriage while pushing on the other. DO NOT position the router motor over the table without any material underneath. -
Page 66: Tool Replacement
58 ADVANTAGE Router Tool Replacement To replace a pen 1. Unscrew the top of the pen assembly. 2. Remove the spring. 3. Remove the pen. 4. Insert the replacement pen into the pen barrel. 5. Replace the spring, and replace the cover on top of the barrel. To replace a scribe tip 1. -
Page 67: Replacement Cutters
Router 600. Gerber is not responsible for results obtained with cutters not recommended in this manual or purchased from other dealers. Be sure to get only the highest quality tool bits for use with the Router... -
Page 68: Material Selection And Preparation
60 ADVANTAGE Router Material Selection and Preparation The Router 600 can draw on any kind of material suitable for a ballpoint pen, and cut virtually any routable material including those listed below. ROUTABLE MATERIALS Plastics Woods Metals* Acrylic Hard Aluminum Polycarbonate Soft Brass Phenolic... -
Page 69: Choosing Sacrificial Material
System Preparation and Use 61 CHOOSING SACRIFICIAL MATERIAL Place a piece of sacrificial material under the paper or workpiece when cutting. The best sacrificial materials are foam, acrylic, or pressed boards such as chip board and masonite. Acrylic is recommended over pressed board because pressed board contains glue, which is abrasive to cutters. -
Page 70: Attaching The Workpiece To Sacrificial Material
Double-Sided High Tack Tape is unaffected by mist coolant spray and is especially suitable for securing metals which produce high cutting forces. High Tack Tape is available through Gerber or most industrial and office supply distributors. Note: Using both tape and spray adhesive is a good alternative... -
Page 71: Thin Metals
System Preparation and Use 63 THIN METALS For thin aluminum or other thin metals: Use less aggressive Double-Sided Tape. The 3M™ #410 Double-Sided Tape is especially suitable for securing thin aluminum or other light materials to avoid bending the metal when lifting the material after cutting. -
Page 72: Using Tape
64 ADVANTAGE Router USING TAPE Follow these guidelines when using tape to attach the workpiece to the sacrificial material: Place the tape in closely spaced strips. Do not overlap the strips. Make sure the centers of letters like O, B, and P are held securely by the tape. -
Page 73: Using Spray Adhesive
System Preparation and Use 65 USING SPRAY ADHESIVE Refer to the manufacturer's suggestion on the can. Follow these steps when using spray adhesive to attach the workpiece to the sacrificial material: WARNING: Apply spray adhesive only in a well-ventilated area. 1. -
Page 74: Mounting The Workpiece
66 ADVANTAGE Router Mounting the Workpiece USING CLAMPS After adhering the workpiece to the sacrificial material, attach the entire workpiece to the router table with work clamps. The more work clamps used, the more securely the workpiece will be held in place. -
Page 75: Clamping The Material
System Preparation and Use 67 Clamping the Material After attaching the workpiece to the sacrificial material on the table mats, complete the following steps: 1. Press the slew key to move the router carriage to the back of the router table. 2. - Page 76 68 ADVANTAGE Router 5. Screw the T-nut onto the bottom of the knob and screw assembly and then slide the work clamp into the router table slot.
- Page 77 System Preparation and Use 69 6. Position the work clamp next to the edge of the workpiece. 7. Tighten the work clamp. 8. Slew the router motor and tool over the workpiece. CAUTION: When moving the router motor with the slew keys, or during router operation, take care not to run the vacuum shroud into the work clamps.
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Page 78: Using The Chip Removal System
70 ADVANTAGE Router Using the Chip Removal System Use the Chip Removal System when cutting plastic, Styrofoam, and wood. Disconnect the removal system when pen plotting, scribing, or cutting metals such as aluminum or brass. The Chip Removal System cannot be used with the Mist Coolant System. -
Page 79: Pressure Foot And Pressure Foot Pad
System Preparation and Use 71 PRESSURE FOOT AND PRESSURE FOOT PAD The Chip Removal System includes a pressure foot to hold material flat against the router table to prevent it from lifting while routing. The pressure foot also makes the router safer by preventing chips and small pieces of material from being thrown out of the machine while routing. - Page 80 72 ADVANTAGE Router 6. Replace the pressure foot window. 7. Replace the screws and tighten.
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Page 81: Using The Mist Coolant System
System Preparation and Use 73 Using the Mist Coolant System The Mist Coolant System has been designed to be used with Gerber Cool coolant. Using other types of fluids may damage the system. Note: Gerber Cool should not be diluted prior to use. - Page 82 74 ADVANTAGE Router 5. Starting with a drip rate of six drops per minute, adjust the drip rate and air pressure to provide a mist wet enough to create a slight beading of moisture on the workpiece. Avoid an excessively "dry" mist. Better cooling and mist placement are achieved when larger mist droplets are used.
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Page 83: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The Router 600 is a sophisticated microprocessor-based system, yet it is relatively simple to operate and service. A committed program of preventative maintenance can significantly reduce the likelihood of major problems. Router maintenance is based on daily inspection of the equipment and daily and weekly cleaning procedures. -
Page 84: Daily Inspection
76 ADVANTAGE Router Daily Inspection COMPONENT WHAT TO CHECK FOR Work table Chip buildup, mist coolant buildup End housings Chips in and around the motor assem- blies Belt wipers Chip buildup, worn or missing bristles X and Y motors Dirt buildup on gear teeth End housing pillow Debris and oil buildup bearing seals... -
Page 85: Daily Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance 77 Daily Cleaning The daily cleaning procedures recommended are based on average use of the Router 600. Use the daily inspection to help establish a cleaning schedule that is appropriate for the router environment. WARNING: Before performing ANY cleaning procedure, turn OFF the router and unplug it from its electrical source. -
Page 86: Cleaning The Ar600
78 ADVANTAGE Router Cleaning the AR600 WORK TABLE Use a hand broom and lint-free cloth to clean the router work table after each operation. Use the hand broom to remove chips from around the router motor and the work table, and the cloth to wipe the table clean. -
Page 87: Axis Motor Gears
Cleaning and Maintenance 79 X AXIS MOTOR GEARS The X axis motor is located inside the end housing to the left of the router motor. Complete the steps below to clean the X axis motor gear teeth. 1. Unplug the router from its electrical source. 2. - Page 88 80 ADVANTAGE Router 5. Use a small dry brush to clean the gear teeth. Use the silver damper located on top of the blue motor to turn the gears so that the entire surface on both gears can be cleaned. 6.
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Page 89: Y Axis Motor Gears
Cleaning and Maintenance 81 Y AXIS MOTOR GEARS The Y axis motor is located to the right of the router motor. Complete the steps below to clean the gear teeth in the Y axis motor: Note: There is more circuitry surrounding the Y axis motor than the X axis motor. - Page 90 82 ADVANTAGE Router 5. Clean the gear teeth using a small dry brush. Brush the debris out and away from the drive pulley. 6. Reach in and around the gear box to locate the damper. 7. Move the gear by turning the silver damper located on the end of the blue motor so the entire gear surface can be cleaned.
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Page 91: Belt Wipers
Cleaning and Maintenance 83 BELT WIPERS The belt wipers constantly sweep the Y belts, keeping large chips from entering the end housing. There is no need to remove the wipers to clean them. Clean the wipers by using a shop vacuum to remove any chips. -
Page 92: End Housing Linear Bearing Seals
84 ADVANTAGE Router END HOUSING LINEAR BEARING SEALS 1. Locate the linear bearing seals beneath the two end housings (one linear bearing seal on either side of the end housing). 2. Clean the linear bearings by wiping them with a lint-free cloth to remove any debris. -
Page 93: Y Ways
Cleaning and Maintenance 85 Y WAYS The Y ways are the rods on which the beam moves. There is one Y way on each side of the work table, running the length of the work table. 1. Locate the Y ways. 2. -
Page 94: Ways
86 ADVANTAGE Router X WAYS Complete these steps to clean the X ways: 1. Locate the two X ways. The X ways are the rods located on the beam on which the router motor carriage moves. 2. Clean the X ways by wiping them with a lint-free cloth. 3. -
Page 95: Router Motor Linear Bearing Seals
Cleaning and Maintenance 87 ROUTER MOTOR LINEAR BEARING SEALS Locate the four linear bearings used by the router motor carriage to move along the X ways. 1. Clean the linear bearings by wiping them with a lint-free cloth to remove any debris. -
Page 96: Mist Coolant Tank And Nozzle
88 ADVANTAGE Router Mist Coolant Tank and Nozzle The mist coolant system requires two maintenance procedures: Checking the mist coolant fluid level Cleaning the mist coolant nozzle. CHECK MIST COOLANT Regularly check the mist coolant tank to ensure that it contains enough coolant to avoid running out during a job. -
Page 97: Weekly Inspection
Cleaning and Maintenance 89 Weekly Inspection COMPONENT WHAT TO CHECK FOR Z Axis ways Debris buildup Router motor screen Chip and coolant buildup Electrical cabinet Dirt buildup on filter air filter element... -
Page 98: Weekly Cleaning
90 ADVANTAGE Router Weekly Cleaning The weekly cleaning procedures include the following: the Z Axis ways the router motor chip shield the electrical cabinet air filters. Z AXIS WAYS 1. Locate the Z Axis ways on either side of the router motor. 2. - Page 99 Cleaning and Maintenance 91 5. Use a lint-free cloth to clean the way. 6. Lightly oil the axis way with light machine oil (3-in-1 or equivalent). 7. Replace the cover. 8. After cleaning the upper part of the Z ways, raise the router motor to its highest position by turning the Z Axis adjustment knob.
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Page 100: Router Motor Chip Shield
92 ADVANTAGE Router ROUTER MOTOR CHIP SHIELD The router motor chip shield is located above the tool assembly. Clean the screen by wiping it with a damp cloth. If there is a noticeable build-up of debris, use a brush to clean the screen. -
Page 101: Electrical Cabinet Air Filters
Cleaning and Maintenance 93 ELECTRICAL CABINET AIR FILTERS The air filters help prevent debris from entering the electrical cabinet and ensure clean air circulation, which prevents the electrical cabinet from overheating. There are two air filters located inside the electrical cabinet. The Air Intake Filter is located on the front panel of the electrical cabinet. - Page 102 94 ADVANTAGE Router 3. Reach inside the electrical cabinet and release the Air Intake Filter from its bracket and carefully remove it. 4. Avoid touching any of the electrical cabinet circuitry with the filter as you remove it. 5. The Air Intake Filter is lined with black foam. DO NOT remove the foam from the filter.
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Page 103: Table Surfacing
Cleaning and Maintenance 95 Table Surfacing The table of the Router 600 may need to be resurfaced periodically. The frequency of resurfacing depends on how badly the surface is scratched or marred. The resurfacing process takes about two hours total run time (approximately ten minutes per slat). - Page 104 96 ADVANTAGE Router Establish Start Location 3. Slew the machine all the way to the left front. 4. Position the tool so there is a .200 inch (5 mm) overlap extending beyond both edges of the corner on the left front slat as shown in the diagram.
- Page 105 Cleaning and Maintenance 97 Maintain Overlap 14. Check every third slat to ensure that the tool remains lined up correctly. 15. If the overlap is lost, do the following: Press STOP Reposition the tool Press RESET. 16. Return to AR600MIL.RTP in Art Path and delete the completed slats (ones which have been resurfaced).
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Page 107: Feed And Depth Per Pass Values
FEED AND DEPTH PER PASS VALUES This section lists the recommended Feed Rate (in inches per minute) and Depth Per Pass values used with a 1/4" and 1/8" cutter for various materials and thicknesses. With experience, noting the variations in workpiece size, configuration, rigidity of setup, hardness of materials, spindle speed (in revolutions per minute), and desired surface finish, you may discover faster speeds are possible. - Page 108 Pass Tool Depth Feed Plunge (carbide) per Pass Rate (in/min) (in/min) 1/4" acrylic, 1/8" tool, multipass Basic 1/8" .126 Finish 1/8" 1/4" acrylic, 1/4" tool, single pass Basic 1/4" .250 1/8" acrylic, 1/8" tool, single pass Basic 1/8" .125 1/2" PVC, 1/4" tool, multipass Basic 1/4"...
- Page 109 1/4" aluminum, 1/4" tool, multipass Basic 1/4" .100 Finish 1/4" 1/8" brass, 1/8" tool, single pass Basic 1/8" .135 1/4" brass, 1/4" tool, multipass Basic 1/4" .087 Finish 1/4"...
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Page 111: Index
INDEX Absolute X,Y ......31 Daily Cleaning ......77 Acrylic ....... 61, 63 Double-Sided Tape ...62, 64 Axes of movement......10 X, Y, Z ......... 10 Emergency Power Switch ..14 Engraving Tools Cove Cutter......50 Changing Tools....... 23 V Cutter........50 Chip Removal System ..45, 70 Equipment chip shield....... - Page 112 Linear bearing seals ....87 Sacrificial material .....61, 62 Linear bearings ....... 84 Scribe tip .........58 Low-tack tape ......63 Scribe tools ......50 Shop vacuum ......45 Slew ........26 Spray adhesive....62, 65 Main Power Switch ....14 System Specifications ....3 Material Selection ....60 Tool Kit ........5 Menu Selection Absolute X,Y......
- Page 113 Y axis ........10 Y belts ........85 Y ways ........85 Z axis ....10, 12, 26, 46, 49 housing........ 45 Initializing ..12, 15, 24, 26, 95 Z Axis ways....... 89, 90 Z INIT ......12, 24, 26...
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