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Parts of the CNC machine 
 

 

The CNC machine consists of a number of major parts, which are discussed in this manual. 
Take the time to read this section and become familiar with the machine.  
 
 

 
1. Bed.  

The bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame and a “T

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Slot” Table. The “T” slots are 

used to clamp the job or fixtures to the bed. 
 

2. Gantry. 

The gantry straddles the bed and carries the router spindle motion system. It is moved along 
the length of the bed by a precision rack and pinion system that is controlled by the machine 
controller. 

                                                   Router Spindle                     Gantry 

 

 
Electrical control box                                Bed                                              Frame 

Summary of Contents for MCNC Swift 60 X 120-0233

Page 1: ...lifornia 92606 Ph 800 234 1976 www lagunatools com MCNC Swift 48 X 96 0233 MCNC Swift 60 X 120 0233 MCNC Swift 48 X 48 1000 0233 2018 Laguna Tools Inc LAGUNA and the LAGUNA Logo are the registered tra...

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Page 3: ...ssion 6 Specification sheet 6 Receiving your machine 7 Introduction to CNC machine 7 Parts of the CNC machine 8 What you will receive with the machine 10 Where to locate your machine 13 Unpacking your...

Page 4: ...ed your supplying distributor Read carefully before operating the machine 1 Keep the working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is available 2 Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets necklac...

Page 5: ...empted by others Laguna Tools Inc is not responsible for additional tools or modifications sold or performed other than from by Laguna Tools Inc on any Laguna Tools Inc machine Warranty maybe voided u...

Page 6: ...tor 3 hp very quiet spindle 3 hp very quiet spindle 3 hp very quiet spindle Spindle 1 or 3 Phase Industrial Induction Spindle Liquid Cooled 1 or 3 Phase Industrial Induction Spindle Liquid Cooled 1 or...

Page 7: ...shipping to customers as movement can take place during transportation It must be noted that additional machine movement can take place between Laguna Tools and the end user and some adjustments may...

Page 8: ...e bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame and a T Slot Table The T slots are used to clamp the job or fixtures to the bed 2 Gantry The gantry straddles the bed and carries the router spindl...

Page 9: ...a heavy welded construction that supports all the other parts of the machine 5 Electrical control box The electrical control box is located on the side of the machine in a dust free enclosure Caterpi...

Page 10: ...10 7 Water pump The water pump provides coolant for the router spindle motor Running the router spindle without the cooling pump running can lead to spindle bearing failure Pump in water container...

Page 11: ...11 Spare drive belts Dust hood Wrenches Table clamps qty 8 Coolant container...

Page 12: ...12 Water pump Hand held controller Collet nut with collet fitted Memory stick Max 8G Pipe fitting Plug Touch off puck...

Page 13: ...let if fitted WARNING EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY 2 Remove the box from the CNC machine if fitted and any other packaging material The parts ord...

Page 14: ...shes are even with the tip of the router bits that you will be using If it is too low the brushes may drag on the job being cut and could be cut by the router bit If it is too high and is not in conta...

Page 15: ...al L3 is not used Note When wiring the machine to your electrical system keep your cable as short as possible and the cable should not be allowed to run along the floor as this will cause a trip hazar...

Page 16: ...freezing temperatures antifreeze must be added to the cooling water Connect the electrical plug to the pump cable Note A qualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation Lower the wat...

Page 17: ...chine 1 Select a router bit and its relevant collet 2 Fit the collet into the spindle nut Press the collet into the spindle nut until it snaps into place Note The router bit must not be fitted into th...

Page 18: ...standard twist drill is an example of this type of bit This bit design removes the chips from the kerf but has a tendency to chip the top surface especially veneers or melamine surfaces ball nose rout...

Page 19: ...the X direction towards the home end of the bed Y 6 Moves the router head in the Y direction towards the home end of the bed Z 7 Moves the router head in the Z Down direction towards the table surface...

Page 20: ...er lock key This isolates the machine and no functions can be operated when the key is in the off position It is recommended that when the machine is left unattended that the key if moved in the 0 pos...

Page 21: ...hine Y Length from front to back when standing in front of the machine Z vertical up By pressing HIGH LOW 0 and MENU the display will change to AX 0 AY 0 and AZ 0 When the X Y and Z have an A in front...

Page 22: ...and or Y axis 1 Press the mode button until Distance is displayed 2 Type in 100 and press OK 3 Pressing the X button will now move the router 100mm in the X axis The router head also move the set dis...

Page 23: ...ates e g 1 9 1 Select Low Speed by pressing the HIGH LOW 0 button Select Continuous by press the mode button until Continuous is displayed The position of the router head as it changes will be shown a...

Page 24: ...hed to the melamine surface with double stick tape Ideally the spoil board should positioned in the center of the machine s work envelope if possible to provide the greatest flexibility Using the desi...

Page 25: ...is that it is scrap Moving the router head to the spoil board corner position 1 With the router head in the home position drop the router bit to just above the spoil board top face as described earli...

Page 26: ...d as reference You need to apply three or four strips of double sided tape to the bed of the machine with sufficient length so that the spoil board is attached along its complete length 16 Clean the s...

Page 27: ...s just touching the top of the spoil board When you fit the router bit into the collet the tip of the router bit will be at a different height above the spoil board and will have to be zeroed 1 Fit a...

Page 28: ...ne will start to operate Note Ensure that you are clear of the machine as the spindle will start to turn and could cause injury 8 The router will just cut the surface of the spoil board the distance t...

Page 29: ...e using the T slots You may find it convenient to clamp the job to the spoil board with the table clamps However note that this attachment method can only be used if the outside edges are not being ma...

Page 30: ...30 Control cabinet Spindle inverter 24 volt power supply Control cabinet...

Page 31: ...31 Circuit breaker Fuses Relay Hand held controller control board Electrical filter Spindle inverter Terminal strip...

Page 32: ...32 Motor drivers 80 Volt power supplies Terminal strip Main power disconnect...

Page 33: ...r warn parts 4 The collets and spindle collet hole must be cleaned regularly Ensure that the slots in the collets are free of sawdust as sawdust builds up and will prevent the collet from compressing...

Page 34: ...rectified 1 Internal breaker faulty Replace the breaker Motor tries to start but will not turn 1 With the power disconnected from the machine try to turn the spindle by hand If the spindle will not t...

Page 35: ...35 1 Machine not level on the floor Re level the machine ensuring that it has no movement...

Page 36: ...ations subject to change Machines may be shown with optional accessories 2018 Laguna Tools Inc LAGUNA and the LAGUNA Logo are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools Inc All rights reserved 2072 Alt...

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