Laguna Tools Smartshop II Series, Manual

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Tool changer
Caterpillar tracks
1. Bed.
The bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame with a plastic top that is
slotted for the vacuum function. The table has
“T-Slots” in the table, which 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.
3. Router Spindle.
The router spindle is moved along the gantry by a precision rack-and-pinion
system that is controlled by the machine 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 all the other parts of the
machine.