Engraving Motor; Z-Axis Stepper Motor; Spindle Assembly - Vision 1612 User Manual

Chapter 1
(Figure 1.2) Close up of the Vision
table carriage
Shown is 3/4 view, without
sheetmetal top cover
B. Tables With Moveable Gantrys ("Flatbeds"-Vision 24x24, 24x48 on page 12)
The difference in design of the flatbed table versus the moving T-slot type is that the flatbed work
area does not move. In this design, the entire gantry travels the length of the X-axis and the
carriage moves in the Y-axis.
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2. Z-Axis Stepper Motor

5. Z Lead Screw
4. Spindle Block

3. Spindle Assembly

1. Engraving Motor. The engraving motor or "spindle motor", is the large black motor on
the top of the carriage assembly. The engraving motor drives a belt and pulley system, which
turns the engraving cutter during the engraving process.
2. Z-Axis Stepper Motor. The small motor under the carriage cover that provides the spindle
up and down motion of the spindle during the engraving process.
3. Spindle Assembly. The spindle mounted in its block; includes a pulley, housing,
micrometer, retainer ring, nose cone and associated hardware. The spindle assembly moves
up and down along a linear bearing, which attaches to the face of the carriage assembly.
4. Spindle Block. Houses the spindle assembly.
5. Z-Leadscrew. The threaded screw which raises and lowers the spindle during the
engraving process.
6. Engraving Motor Belt. Drive belt connecting the engraving motor to the spindle pulley.

1. Engraving Motor

6. Engraving
Motor Belt