Grizzly G0895, Owner'S Manual

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Model G0895 (Mfd. Since 01/20)
4. Slide T-bolts into T-slots, then adjust
wing nuts and hex bolts so clamp
plates are higher than workpiece (see
Figure 36).
Figure 36. Clamping workpiece to table.
T-Bolts Slid
Into T-Slots
Adjusting
Wing Nuts
5. Position clamps so workpiece is stable and
does not rock. Take into consideration axis
positions when G-code runs.
6. Tighten wing nuts until workpiece is secure
and flat against table on all four sides/ corners.
Items Needed Qty
Flat Scrap Material ............................ As Needed
Gasket Tube ...................................... As Needed
Vacuum Port Plugs ............................ As Needed
A tight seal is required between vacuum
table and workpiece for vacuum table to
function properly. Always follow setup pro-
cedure to ensure seal is achieved and avoid
machine damage. Always keep table clean
and unused vacuum ports plugged to pre-
vent dust from entering vacuum system and
damaging vacuum pump.
The vacuum table is an alternate way to hold
material to the work surface for cutting. It is
especially useful when clamps are in the way
or the workpiece is irregular in shape. However,
if workpiece does not have a tight enough seal
with vacuum table, an alternative method must be
used to secure it.
Using Vacuum Table
Securing Workpieces
The G0895 comes with a vacuum table that has 6
vacuum zones separated by T-slots. Workpieces
with a wide range of shapes and sizes can be
secured using clamps, the vacuum table, or both.
Always secure the workpiece to the table to avoid
injury and damage to the machine and cutter.
Clamps are always the most consistent method
to secure a workpiece, but the vacuum table is
an excellent option when cutting to the edge of
the workpiece where clamps would normally get
in the the way. However, a flat surface on the bot-
tom of the workpiece is required to create a strong
vacuum seal. For workpieces with have a rough
or uneven bottom that will not seal, clamps are
required. There is no harm in using both clamps
and the vacuum table at the same time.
T-Bolt
Wing Nut
Flat
Washer
Figure 35. T-slot clamp components.
Clamp Plate
Hex Bolt
2.
Thread hex bolt into clamp plate, then insert
T-bolt through clamp plate and thread on flat
washer and wing nut (see
Figure 35).
Always use at least four clamps when clamping a
workpiece to the table.
Using Clamps
Items Needed Qty
Clamps .................................................4 or more
To clamp workpiece to table:
1. Clear dust, wood chips, and tools from table
surface and T-slots.
3. Place workpiece on table. Joint or shim if
necessary to ensure a flat work surface.