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- Page 1 Multi Axis Engraver Operations Manual Vision Engraving & Routing Systems 17621 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85023 www.visionengravers.com...
- Page 2 In no event shall Vision be liable for any loss of profit including (but not limited to) direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if previously advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN About This Manual ............................5 Safety ................................5 Unpacking and Taking Inventory.........................6 Specifications ..............................6 CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION Hooking up the table............................7 CHAPTER 3 - OPERATIONS Machine Description & Terminology......................11 DEFINITION OF TERMS Flat Engraving..............................14 Flat Objects - Initial Setup ............................ - Page 4 Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual CHAPTER 5 - MAINTENANCE Removing Chips ............................35 Lubrication..............................36 Changing the Motor Belt ..........................38 INDEX...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Before You Begin
For information on the Vision Engraving Software or the Vision Pro Engraving Software, see the software manuals that came with them. For more information on your individual computer system, see your computer’s user manual or contact your computer distributor. -
Page 6: Unpacking And Taking Inventory
Place the machine in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid placing the equipment in direct sunlight or in locations with excessive heat. Follow the maintenance instructions for proper cleaning of the Vision Series 3 Controller air filter, which is contained in the controller manual. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Installation
There are two connections that must be made on the MAX Engraver table. One is a large 25 pin table cable and the other is a 9 pin cable for the rotary axis. There are also two connections that must be made on the Vision Series 3 Controller. - Page 8 (Figure 2.3) The rotary axis cable Connect the table cable and rotary axis cable to the back of the Vision Series 3 Controller as shown in figure 2.4 below. The serial cable shown below is the connection to your PC. For more information on this, please see the Vision Series 3 Controller manual.
- Page 9 Chapter 2 - Installation The MAX Engraver is now ready to engrave.
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Page 11: Chapter 3 - Operations
Chapter 3 - Operations Chapter 3 - Operations Machine Description & Terminology This chapter briefly describes the major components of the MAX Engraver. The figures below show labeled drawings of the MAX Engraver. This chapter will help you identify the parts of your table discussed elsewhere in the manual. *Optional equipment such as clamps, fixtures or vacuum systems may have been included with your system. - Page 12 Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual Vice Tightening Handle - Turning this handle clockwise will tighten the vice and turning this handle counterclockwise will loosen the vice. (Figure 3.1) The MAX Engraver components See Figure 3.2 below Gib Adjustment Screws - These screws are used to adjust any play that may appear in the base of the vice. These are adjusted properly at the factory but can be adjusted for wear by the end user.
- Page 13 Chapter 3 - Operations (Figure 3.2) The MAX Engraver components See Figure 3.3 below Head Stock - This is where objects to be rotary engraved will be placed. This is the end that actually drives the motion. Tail Stock - This is the end where the bottom of your material will be placed. This end is free wheeling and will follow the motion of the head stock.
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Page 14: Flat Engraving
To do this, the following procedure is required: Make sure that the light on the 4th Axis button on the Vision Series 3 Controller is red. If not, press the 4th axis button and the spindle will move to the center position of the machine. - Page 15 Chapter 3 - Operations If the distance is greater than 1 1/2”, loosen the height adjustment screw shown below in figure 3.6. Then raise or lower the vice until the spacing is approximately 1 1/2“ and tighten the height adjustment screw. (Figure 3.6) The height adjustment knob Open the vice up so that the spindle nose cone will fit inside.
- Page 16 Press the goto home button on the Vision Series 3 Controller. The spindle will move up to the z home position. Press the 4th Axis button on the Vision Series 3 Controller. The spindle will now move to the back left corner of the table.
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Page 17: Plates
Chapter 3 - Operations Plates Clamping plates such as name badges, desk plates and trophy plates are very easy on the MAX Engraver. Open the clamping device wide enough to accommodate the material you are trying to engrave. To do this, turn the vice tightening handle counter clockwise to open the vise and clockwise to close the vice. -
Page 18: Special Shapes
Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual Insert the pen into the V shaped opening in the side of the pen & medallion jig and tighten the clamp. Special Shapes Clamping special objects requires the use of an optional clamp such as the universal pin jig. Mount the universal pin jig onto the clamping device as shown. - Page 19 Chapter 3 - Operations Press the Y jog buttons on the Vision Series 3 Controller to move the spindle towards the center of the object you are engraving. The distance between the bottom of the spindle and the object you are engraving should be approximately 1 1/2”. If it is not 1 1/2“, loosen the height adjustment knob and raise or lower the clamping device.
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Page 20: Level Surface Engraving
Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual Move the object you are engraving forwards or backwards until the center of the object directly below the center of the spindle. Next, tighten the vertical movement adjustment knob. Level Surface Engraving When engraving round items that have a straight edge to engrave on, you need to make sure that the tilt adjustment is set for straight and not angled at all. -
Page 21: Angled Engraving
When you send a job to the engraver from Vision, make sure that you select the MaxR machine driver and when you send the job from Vision Pro, make sure that you select the Max Rotary Engraver machine driver. Using a driver other than these may result in the object not engraving properly. - Page 22 Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual Next, loosen the tilt adjustment lock screw shown below in figure 3.18 screws approximately 1 turn. (Figure 3.18) The tilt adjustment lock screw You will now need to tilt the clamping assembly up or down to align the edge of the material you are engraving with the spindle.
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Page 23: Adjusting The Spindle
Chapter 3 - Operations When you send a job to the engraver from Vision, make sure that you select the MaxR machine driver and when you send the job from Vision Pro, make sure that you select the Max Rotary Engraver machine driver. Using a driver other than these may result in the object not engraving properly. -
Page 24: Rotary Engraving
Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual Turn the Vision Series 3 Controller on by flipping the switch on the back right side of the machine. Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision or Vision Pro Software. (For more information on this, see the Vision Engraving Software manual or Vision Pro Software manual.) Insert the material you would like to engrave into the MAX Engraver... - Page 25 Each click is .001 of an inch. Turn the Vision Series 3 Controller on by flipping the switch on the back right side of the machine. Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision Software or Vision Pro Software. (For more information on this, see the Vision Engraving Software manual or Vision Pro Software manual.) Insert the material you would like to engrave into the MAX...
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Page 26: Burnish Engraving
The surface is now set. Screw the cutter back into the spindle. Send the job from the computer to the Vision Series 3 Controller. You will notice that the light on the start button on the Vision Series 3 Controller will be flashing. - Page 27 1/8 of an inch. Tighten the setscrew in the ”EZ Rider“ with the special cutter wrench. Turn the Vision Series 3 Controller on by flipping the switch on the back right side of the machine. Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision Software or Vision Pro Software.
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Page 28: Non Nose Riding Rotary Engraving
Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual machine is engraving. Now press start. The job should now engrave. If there are any problems, press the stop button immediately. Non Nose Riding Rotary Engraving In this section, we will set up the spindle to engrave with a rotating cutter and not use the nose cone for depth control. Figure 3.25 below shows the spindle with a rotary cutter. - Page 29 Chapter 3 - Operations Turn the Vision Series 3 Controller on by flipping the switch on the back right side of the machine. Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision Software or Vision Pro Software. (For more information on this, see the Vision Engraving Software manual or Vision Pro Software manual.) Insert the material you would like to engrave into the MAX...
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Page 31: Chapter 4 - Optional Accessories
Chapter 4 - Optional Accessories Chapter 4 - Optional Accessories Clamping Devices Below are some optional clamping devices that may be necessary for holding certain types of objects. (Figure 4.1) The Universal Clamping Bars These clamping bars are specially designed to hold both 1/16“ and 1/8” thick materials and allow engraving up to the edge of the material without nosecone interference. - Page 32 Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual These jaws enable engraving on all types of pens and other small cylindrical objects. Rotating the jaws 180º allows engraving on medallions, notary seals, pet tags and other round objects. The part number for this holder is 200106-00. (Figure 4.4) The Seal jig Designed for notary seals of all diameters.
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Page 33: Vacuum Chip Removal System
Chip removal also prevents the cutter from skipping over letters due to stray particles. This vacuum chip removal system is available with or without a Vision vacuum nose cone. (Figure 4.6) The Optional Vacuum Chip Removal System... - Page 34 Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual...
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Page 35: Chapter 5 - Maintenance
Chapter 5 - Maintenance Removing Chips Vision strives for the highest quality in their manufacturing process to provide you with the most cost effective, reliable engraving machine in use today. Please remember that proper maintenance and care is necessary to achieve maximum product life expectancy. -
Page 36: Lubrication
Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual Cleaning the Vacuum Filter (only with the vacuum chip removal option) On systems with a vacuum chip removal system, frequent cleaning of the vacuum filter is necessary for proper performance. When engraving with the vacuum filter system, the filter should be checked and cleaned several times a day, depending on the amount of engraving done. - Page 37 Chapter 5 - Maintenance DO NOT use any lubricant other than silicone, as it may become sticky and cause a buildup that can cause mechanical failure. (Figure 5.2) The Lubrication Areas (Figure 5.3) The Lubrication Areas What not to lubricate Many of the bearings and assemblies in your engraving machine are sealed and/or coated using special low-friction methods and should not be lubricated.
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Page 38: Changing The Motor Belt
When this happens, the motor belt generally needs to be changed. Make sure that the Vision Series 3 Controller is turned off before changing the motor belt. Pull the old motor belt off and replace with a new one. The motor belt is shown below in figure 5.4. -
Page 39: Index
Index Index —A— —U— About This Manual, 5 Unpacking and Taking Inventory, 6 Angled Engraving, 21 —V— —B— Vacuum Chip Removal System, 33 Burnish Engraving, 26 —C— Changing the Motor Belt, 38 Clamping Devices, 31 —E— Engraving - Burnishing, 26 Engraving - Non Rotating, 23 Engraving - Rotary, 24, 28 —H—... - Page 40 Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual...
- Page 41 Index...
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