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Using the Vacuum Table & Vacuum Zones-

Using the Vacuum Table:

Note

-The better the vacuum that is created, the more secure the parts will be held in place.

Follow the below instructions to obtain optimum results.

The Vacuum Table has 6 Zone’s and you can set the configuration to suite the type of work that you will be producing.

Each zone is controlled by a On/Off Switches that is located at the front of the machine.
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Summary of Contents for Smartshop Composite Fabricator 16

Page 1: ...completely flat Helical Rack and Pinon drives on X and Y axes Ball screw on Z axes 1 2 and 3 spindle design Also available with ATC spindle 3 6HP Italian HSD spindles shown on machine below Smartshop...

Page 2: ...uter Head Pg 16 17 Machine Operation Pg 18 Manual Tool Release Pg 19 Types of Router Bits Pg 20 22 Water Pump Assembly Protocol Pg 23 24 Tool Clips Pg 26 Automatic Tool Contact Button or Tool Touch Of...

Page 3: ...ecautions Pg 50 Securing Job to Table Pg 51 Maintenance Trouble Shooting Pg 52 Schematics Pg 53 66 Machine Set Up Pg 67 68 Delivery Protocol Pg 69 Warranties Pg 70 73 Laguna Tools Packaging RMA Proced...

Page 4: ...on your Smartshop II Laguna endeavors to test all machines prior to shipping Introduction to CNC Machines The CNC is designed to give you years of safe service Read this Owner s Manual in its entirety...

Page 5: ...training 1 Remove all protective coating and packaging 2 Check if machine has all the tooling Tools Bits Kits etc components that were placed in your order 3 Make sure your building shop have appropri...

Page 6: ...rfare Rental Car Hotel Parking and or Toll Fees per Diem plus 115 50 per hour The above points have been read and understood and the customer will be responsible for any delay and agrees to reimburse...

Page 7: ...up training 1 Remove all protective coating and packaging 2 Check if machine has all the tooling Tools Bits Kits etc components that were placed in your order 3 Make sure your building shop have appro...

Page 8: ...rfare Rental Car Hotel Parking and or Toll Fees per Diem plus 115 50 per hour The above points have been read and understood and the customer will be responsible for any delay and agrees to reimburse...

Page 9: ...Parts and Main Components of the Smartshop SUVII Composite Fabricator Gantry Vacuum Table Bed Frame Vacuum Controls Foot w Foot Level Caterpillar Track Caterpillar Track...

Page 10: ...of the Smartshop SUVII Composite Fabricator Cont d Tool Changer Clips Dust Collector Air Regulator System Work Locator Pins Green Spindle Release Button Clamp T Slot Electrical Cabinet Control Panel S...

Page 11: ...achine controller The router spindle is moved vertically by a precision ball screw system that is controlled by the machine controller 4 Frame The frame is a heavy welded construction that supports al...

Page 12: ...C Machine Like all machines there is danger associated with the machine Injury is frequently caused by lack of knowledge or familiarity Use this machine with respect If normal safety precautions are o...

Page 13: ...es for its location but below are a few guidelines 1 There should be an area around the machine suitable for the length of wood that you will be machining 2 Adequate lighting The better the lighting t...

Page 14: ...training 1 Remove all protective coating and packaging 2 Check if machine has all the tooling Tools Bits Kits etc components that were placed in your order 3 Make sure your building shop have appropri...

Page 15: ...irfare Rental Car Hotel Parking and or Toll Fees per Diem plus 115 50 per hour The above points have been read and understood and the customer will be responsible for any delay and agrees to reimburse...

Page 16: ...cannot compress and snap into the spindle nut The face of the collet and the face of the spindle nut will be close to flush Note To remove the collet hold the spindle nut and press the collet on the s...

Page 17: ...he Collet and should be a minimum of 1 16 outside the collet 5 Hold the Router Spindle and tighten the Collet with a Wrench Tool Do not over tighten Note Use this process for all other router bits tha...

Page 18: ...while holding the green manual release button Once the green manual release button is released the tool holder will be pulled up into the spindle hole and clamped in position Note You will notice that...

Page 19: ...hole while holding the green manual release button 3 Once the green manual release button is released the tool holder will be pulled up into the spindle hole and clamped in position Note You will not...

Page 20: ...monly used with handheld routers and are readily available at home centers 2 Up Shear Router Bits These bits have flutes that are spiraled upward a standard twist drill is an example of this type of b...

Page 21: ...th up shear and down shear designs The top section of the tool is down shear to prevent chipping the top surface of the material and the lower part of the bit is up shear to prevent chipping the botto...

Page 22: ...c Router bits that have a shape associated with them would be classified with this group Home Switches Home switches There are three switches that determine the home position of the router head The sw...

Page 23: ...ed It is recommended that the pump be run for at least 5 minutes after the motor has been switched off to remove any residual heat There are two water tubes that come out of the caterpillar track Thes...

Page 24: ...ny place that the Pale is not in the way 9 Place the 110v Electrical Plug of the Water Pump into any 110 Volt Outlet for Operation Water Pump Optional Connecting the water pipes to the pump If Ordered...

Page 25: ...ation pins The pins can be extended or retracted by activation of the Blue Button on the Control Panel of the Electrical Cabinet The pins are used as a convenient way to locate a sheet or job onto the...

Page 26: ...n what was ordered with the machine The machine knows the location of the docking stations and will recover and deposit tool spindles as commanded by the program that it is running Each time that a cu...

Page 27: ...ol height adjustment To activate the automatic tool height adjustment access the tools screen and press Execute Tool Touch Off button This will cause the machine to move to the TTO position then move...

Page 28: ...etting of Tool length Use the Jog function to move the cutter to the table or work surface Press the Teach Tool Length Button to measure the Z axis distance Press Set Tool Data to write the measuremen...

Page 29: ...Button To reset the emergency stop twist clockwise and it will pop out 5 Electrical On Off Switch The Electrical On Off switch connects the controller to the electrical supply and starts the processo...

Page 30: ...the table surface is clear of obstructions 1 Release the emergency stop by twisting clockwise and it will pop out 2 Turn the On Off switch to turn the power On The Control Panel the Display will light...

Page 31: ...ine Cont d Turning on the Machine Note Before you turn on the machine remove all tools and other objects from the machine table Make sure that the table surface is clear of obstructions 4 Press MAIN H...

Page 32: ...32 Main Screen Button s Flow Main Screen...

Page 33: ...enance Note One should never leave a tool in spindle when machine is Idle Leaving a tool in spindle will cause rust and damage to tool holder and or spindle Verify Origin Pressing this button will mov...

Page 34: ...stop the spindle and program Run The Run button is used to start a CNC Program Preview Program This button will open a visual representation of the active program in X and Y axis and provide an estima...

Page 35: ...rate as dictated by the active program Spindle RPM This shows the current spindle speed Start at Block This is the run from line number function With the machine in a Stopped state input the line in w...

Page 36: ...DOWN MENU 1 ZPO Coordinates These are based on the G54 G59 set and selected from the Jog screen 2 Machine Coordinates These are the actual distances from machine Zero 3 Relative Coordinates These are...

Page 37: ...Main Screen Buttons Flow to proceed to CNC Positions Set Up Screen Appears 1 Make sure one is in Machine Coordinates 2 From the Main Screen select the SET UP Button then it will proceed to Set Up Scre...

Page 38: ...the Machine 1 Load your program into your USB drive 2 Fit the USB into the USB slot 3 Press the MAIN Button to get to the Main Home Screen 4 Within the Main Home Screen go to and Press the SET UP Butt...

Page 39: ...39 Loading a Program into the Machine From the Main Screen select the Program Manager Button then it will proceed to SET UP Screen appears...

Page 40: ...Loading a Program into the Machine Cont d 5 Press the Program Manager Button the Screen that is shown will appear...

Page 41: ...USE IN ANY WAY Programs Tab This displays the programs within a specified folder Copying Programs to the Controller A program must be selectable from the Programs Tab in order to be made active USB T...

Page 42: ...t a program and press the Copy Button then open the Programs tab and select an empty field 6 Press the USB Tab Button to Display Program s within a Specific Folder 7 Press the Programs Tab this will d...

Page 43: ...of the machine The spindle will start to rotate and could cause injury 11 To start Program Go to the Main Menu Press Main 14 Press RUN button The machine will start running the G Code 12 When the Mai...

Page 44: ...more secure the parts will be held in place Follow the below instructions to obtain optimum results The Vacuum Table has 6 Zone s and you can set the configuration to suite the type of work that you w...

Page 45: ...in each zone that extract the air and generate the vacuum The table has grooves that ensure that the air is extracted evenly across the zone T Slots are also provided to allow you to clamp jobs spoil...

Page 46: ...hile fitting and over time it may relax and shorten The extra length of gasket allows you to reset it and make the seal again If the initial turn is not put in place there is no margin for error and y...

Page 47: ...DF Spoil Board it should be no thinner than 3 4 inch Contrary to what you might think the thicker the MDF the better the suction that is created It is not recommended that your spoil board be thicker...

Page 48: ...height of the spoil board and it will not be flat It is strongly recommended that you do not wipe or brush the table clean and use a hand held blower or vacuum cleaner 3 Turn on the vacuum 4 Fly Cut...

Page 49: ...table around the zone that you are constructing To ensure a good seal it is strongly recommended that the gasket be turned in at the beginning as shown The gasket has a tendency to stretch while fitti...

Page 50: ...tretch the foam rubber gasket while you are fitting it into the groove in the vacuum table Removing the Job from the MDF Spoil Board The job has a tendency to stick to the spoil board and it is sugges...

Page 51: ...u may find it convenient to clamp the job to the spoil board with the table clamps This attachment method can only be used if the outside edges are not being machined When using the clamps place a pie...

Page 52: ...ume of water for the spindle cooling reservoir 5 DO NOT ever under any circumstances reach over the table or obstruct the movement of the gantry while the machine is powered or running a program 6 Not...

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Page 67: ...ing 1 Remove all protective coating and packaging 2 Check if machine has all the tooling Tools Bits Kits etc components that were placed in your order 3 Make sure your building shop have appropriate e...

Page 68: ...irfare Rental Car Hotel Parking and or Toll Fees per Diem plus 115 50 per hour The above points have been read and understood and the customer will be responsible for any delay and agrees to reimburse...

Page 69: ...ease notify Sales Representative with any Delivery Restrictions Customer is required to have a forklift 6000lb or larger is recommended with 72 forks or fork extensions and operator Note any visible d...

Page 70: ...ny and all returned parts components requesting warranty coverage Any machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same manner in which it was received If a part or blade i...

Page 71: ...ermined on a case by case basis Software purchased through Laguna Tools Inc is not covered under this warranty and all technical support must be managed through the software provider Normal user align...

Page 72: ...Laguna Tools Warranty...

Page 73: ...ufacturer Parts under warranty are shipped at Laguna Tools Inc s cost either by common carrier FEDEX ground service or a similar method Technical support to install replacement parts is primarily prov...

Page 74: ...art is determined to be damaged due to lack of maintenance cleaning or misuse abuse the customer will be responsible for the cost to replace the item part plus all related shipping charges We require...

Page 75: ...Laguna Tools Packaging Laguna Tools RMA Example RMA...

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Page 77: ...Manual Revision Record Date of Change Revision Engineering Design Change Description 5 12 2021 1 New Manual for the Smartshop CF...

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