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Selecting the Correct Router Bit (Cont’d.)

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Combination (Compression) Router Bits: 

These bits combine the advantages of both 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 bottom surface of the material. 

Compression Router Bits:

are the preferred configuration for machining veneered plywood as well as melamine-

surfaced product. A variation of the bit is called the “Mortising Compression” router bit. With this bit, the 

Up Shear portion of the bit is less than ¼" in length so that the bit can be used on ¼" veneered plywood and for 
dados. 

Summary of Contents for SmartShop SS2

Page 1: ...irect Phone 800 234 1976 Warranty Repair Information 800 332 4094 Laguna Tools SmartShop II 4 x4 6 HP Spindle 10HP Vacuum CNC Router SmartShop ll 4 x8 6 HP Spindle 10HP Vacuum CNC Router SmartShop ll...

Page 2: ...on Fitting the Dust Hose Connecting the Vacuum Pump Installing Router Bit Selecting the Correct Router Bit Working With Vacuum Tables and Spoil Boards Vacuum Table T Slots Automatic Tool Changer ATC D...

Page 3: ...istributor 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 necklaces or ornaments Wea...

Page 4: ...del Gantry Clearance 11 Inches 48 0 x 48 0 4 x 4 Model 48 0 x 96 0 4 x 8 Model 60 0 x 120 0 5 x 10 Model 60 0 x 144 0 5 x 12 Model Rapid Travel Cutting Speed Heavy Duty Welded Tubular Steel Frame 80 x...

Page 5: ...10 HP Vacuum Pumps Yes Vacuum monitoring gauge Yes Expandable control system for custom applications Yes Spindle Speed control through programming Yes Manual overrides of Spindle Speed and feed speeds...

Page 6: ...6 Introduction to CNC Machines Caterpillar Track On Opposite Side Caterpillar Track ATC Tool Rack Electro Spindle Gantry Bed or Machine Table Vacuum Control Valves Tool Clips...

Page 7: ...rical Control Cabinet A standalone electrical control panel houses all of the major electrical components including the machine controller Caterpillar Track The caterpillar track runs along the side o...

Page 8: ...area around the machine suitable for the length of material that will be machined as well as any loading and unloading requirements 2 There should be adequate lighting in the work area The better the...

Page 9: ...e machine is heavy and it is recommended that professional assistance rigging be used for unloading and placing the machine 4 Use a forklift with sufficient lifting capacity and forks that are long en...

Page 10: ...your shop building has proper electrical supply For confirmation on this call customer service 1 800 234 1976 for diagrams verifying proper voltage amperage requirements 3 Have a Certified Electrician...

Page 11: ...or to vacuum Run wires to vacuum and into box we can wire once the wires are inside to the contactor Vacuum has a Legend Plate electrician must decide wire size 5 Hook up clean dry air to compressor o...

Page 12: ...s adjusted push the cap in Note It is strongly recommended that 90 psi is supplied to the SmartShop II and that the regulator then be set to 85 psi This will ensure that the machine always has the min...

Page 13: ...If providing own tooling verify all proper tooling is available and readily available 8 Acquire adequate supply of materials to be cut during install including MDF Board for a Spoil Board to be placed...

Page 14: ...is very inconvenient to have it fall off during production 3 The head of the machine will move across the complete table and the dust hose will follow the head If there is insufficient slack the hose...

Page 15: ...with a 2 inch hose for connection to the vacuum pump The vacuum hose is connected to the manifold located under the table toward the front of the machine Connect the free end to the vacuum hose to the...

Page 16: ...e the collet hold the spindle nut and press the collet on the side The collet will compress and pop out Do not try to remove the collet while a cutter is fitted as the collet will not compress and pop...

Page 17: ...ol holder in the spindle taper 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 pos...

Page 18: ...They will work but will generally not produce the edge finishes that are available with the spiral designed router bits Up Shear Router Bits These bits have flutes that are spiraled upward a standard...

Page 19: ...urfacing applications Down Shear Router Bits These bits are similar to the up shear but with an opposite spiral that actually tends to pack the chips into the kerf These bits prevent chipping the mate...

Page 20: ...the material and the lower part of the bit is up shear to prevent chipping the bottom surface of the material Compression Router Bits are the preferred configuration for machining veneered plywood as...

Page 21: ...ect Router Bit Cont d Form Router Bits Form Router Bits typically are available in standard profiles such as round over ogee cove etc Router bits that have a shape associated with them would be classi...

Page 22: ...effective the vacuum table setup the more secure the parts will be held in place Follow the instructions below to obtain optimum results The vacuum table has six 6 zones that can be used to configure...

Page 23: ...vacuum ports for each zone that extract the air and generate the vacuum The table also has grooves to ensure that the air is extracted evenly across the zones Each zone is controlled by a valve locate...

Page 24: ...porous material usually MDF Medium Density Fiberboard is placed on top of the vacuum table The panel material that is to be machined is actually placed on top of the MDF and the vacuum passes through...

Page 25: ...echnology is the basis for Nested Based Manufacturing NBM Nested based manufacturing refers to a system used to efficiently produce groups of rectangular and non symmetrical parts from flat material s...

Page 26: ...paration When MDF is sourced for the spoil board it should be greater than of an inch Contrary to what might seem logical the thicker the MDF the better the suction that is created Flow Through fixtur...

Page 27: ...it contains no water and is very easy to apply Never use a water based product to seal the edges of the board as this will make the board expand and become unsuitable for use as a spoil board Even som...

Page 28: ...he table is clean and free from sawdust and dirt 4 Place the spoil board on the vacuum table being careful not to displace the vacuum gasketing 5 Turn On the vacuum pump and check for leaks 6 Fly cut...

Page 29: ...cuum cleaner Dirt under the material will reduce the vacuum and in extreme cases parts may move during the machining process In general keeping everything clean is the key to achieving good repeatable...

Page 30: ...ted from machining parts it is a good idea to fly cut the surface again This time it should only be necessary to remove 0 015 of material since the only purpose is to produce a smooth flat surface and...

Page 31: ...e clamped directly to the table Clamps are provided but the table must be protected with a backer when using jacking bolts If the jacking bolts come in contact with the composite or aluminum of the ta...

Page 32: ...bar The machine control knows the location of each of the grippers and will load and unload tools automatically as required by the program Automatic Tool Changer ATC Tool Touch Off TTO ATC Bracket To...

Page 33: ...lying 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 necklaces or orname...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...35 Parts Service...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...Laguna Tools Warranty...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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...

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