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CNC ROUTER

Part No. MCNC IQ HHC

© 2013 Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.

LAGUNA TOOLS

17101 Murphy Ave.
Irvine, California 92614
Ph: 800.234.1976
www.lagunatools.com

Model IQ HHC

Summary of Contents for IQ HHC

Page 1: ...CNC ROUTER Part No MCNC IQ HHC 2013 Laguna Tools Inc All rights reserved LAGUNA TOOLS 17101 Murphy Ave Irvine California 92614 Ph 800 234 1976 www lagunatools com Model IQ HHC ...

Page 2: ...aws combination machines and CNC Routers Through my hands on experience I work hard to make our machines better I strive to give you machines that inspire you to create works of art machines that are a joy to run and work on machines that encourage your performance Today we offer high performance machines with innovative solutions that meet the needs of woodworkers and their ever evolving craft I ...

Page 3: ...n sheet 6 Receiving your IQ Machine 7 Glossary of terms 9 Introduction to your IQ Machine 9 Parts of your IQ Machine 11 Where to locate your IQ Machine 11 Unpacking your IQ Machine 11 Assembly and set up 11 Control button functions 17 Getting Started 22 Maintenance and troubleshooting 25 ...

Page 4: ...ibutor Read the following carefully and fully before operating the machine 1 Keep the working area clean and ensure adequate lighting is available 2 Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets necklaces or ornaments 3 Do wear face eye respiratory and body protection devices as indicated for the operation or environment 4 Ensure that the power is disconnected from the machine before tools are servi...

Page 5: ...al tools or modifications sold or performed other than from by Laguna Tools Inc on any Laguna Tools Inc woodworking machine Warranty may be voided upon the addition of such tools and or modifications determined on a case by case basis Normal user alignment adjustment tuning and machine settings are not covered by this warranty It is the responsibility of the user to understand basic woodworking ma...

Page 6: ...RPM Controller Laguna HHC controller Ball Screw On all Axis Gantry Clearance 6 inches 152mm Machine Work Table 24 inches x 35 inches 622mm x 901mm Machine Foot Print 60 inches x 37 inches 1524mm x 940mm Work Envelope 23 5in X 34 5in 597mm x 876mm Weight 425lb 193kg Receiving your machine Note It is probable that your machine will be delivered by a third party Before you unpack your new machine you...

Page 7: ... used to switch on the spindle coolant or auxiliary devices They can also be used for G code program control such as repeating the program or ending it Servo Motor A motor that is typically a brush or brushless DC type with an optical encoder attached to it It is used in what is called a Servo Loop system where positioning information is constantly tracked by minimizing the error between the comma...

Page 8: ...ring the use of computers to assist in manufacturing CNC Computer Numerical Control Command A signal or series of signals that initiates one step or series of steps in the execution of a program Feed Rate F A multi character code containing the letter F followed by digits that determine the machines rate of movement H M I Human Machine Interface O I T Operator Interface Terminal ...

Page 9: ...n the shop as the IQ will perform multiple functions and is a must for serious wood workers Parts of the IQ machine 1 Bed The 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 The bed is covered in plastic strips 2 Gantry The gantry straddles the bed and carries the router spindle motion system It is moved along the l...

Page 10: ...ovides coolant for the router spindle motor Running the router spindle without the cooling pump running can lead to spindle bearing failure Additional instructions for the use of the IQ 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 overlooked or ignored ser...

Page 11: ...E BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY 2 Remove the box from the IQ machine if fitted and any other packaging material The parts ordered with the machine will be packed on or inside the machine Note The machine is heavy and if you have any doubt about the described procedure seek professional assistance Do not attempt any procedure that you feel is unsafe or that you do not have the physical...

Page 12: ...ectrician must carry out the electrical installation Water cooled spindles Water cooled spindles will be provided with a 110volt spindle cooling pump It is suggested that you power the submersible pump with a GFI protected cord or outlet The submersible pump needs to be submerged in a minimum 5 gallon reservoir of water the bigger the water tank the better The pump MUST be running prior to switchi...

Page 13: ...container ensuring that it is the correct way up water inlet lowest and place the water return pipe into the container The logical position for the water container is close to the caterpillar track Ensure that it is close to the machine as you do not want to kick the container and spill the water Once the assembly is complete and the water pump electrical connection has been made plug the pump int...

Page 14: ...ntil it snaps into place Note The router bit must not be fitted into the collet until the collet has been fitted into the spindle nut With the router bit fitted into the collet the collet 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 side The coll...

Page 15: ...wn Shear Router Bits These bits are similar to the up shear but with an opposite spiral that tends to pack the chips into the kerf These bits prevent chipping the material surface especially with veneers or melamine surfaces 4 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 t...

Page 16: ...ine is powered or running a program 6 ALWAYS press in the E stop button on the control box and turn off main power prior to changing tooling or working on the spindle Remember to clear alarms caused by the e stop button on the alarm pages after the e stop has been removed 7 ALWAYS remove main power prior to working on or servicing the spindles water pump and or reservoir 8 The E STOP button MUST b...

Page 17: ...ad in the Z Up direction away from the table surface XY 0 4 Sets machine Origin X 5 Moves the gantry in 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 Z 0 8 Used set the tool to the Zero surface tool touch off Cabinet socket Controller cable fitt...

Page 18: ...ncy stop by twisting clock wise and it will pop out Press the green start button that will turn power on to the machine Pressing the green button will also power the controller and the display will light up The screen will display Go to Home Make sure that the table surface is clear of obstructions and press the green Origin OK button The router head will move to the home position on the table Not...

Page 19: ... router 100mm in the X axis The router head also move the set distance in the X X Y and Y depending on the button that is pressed To move the router head in the Z axis press the Z 3 UP or the Z 7 button DOWN By pressing any of the other X Y or Z or buttons the router head will move 100mm in the selected direction Jogging Speed You can select between a Low or High speed By pressing the HIGH LOW 0 b...

Page 20: ... performed if the tool path centerlines fall within the work envelope If an error message is displayed while trying to execute a program indicating an over travel error in one of the Axes executing the program would require that a tool path fall outside of the machine s Work Envelope PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SELECTION OF THE ORIGIN ALSO EFFECTS PLACEMENT OF THE PROGRAM WITHIN THE WORK ENVELOPE Re sett...

Page 21: ...of the tool down so that it is just above the top of the spoil board using the CONTINUOUS button 3 Step down in slow mode 0 1mm 0 004 each time the button is pressed while turning the router collet by hand in the reverse direction As you feel pressure stop jogging down Note Do not turn the router bit by hand as it is sharp and could cause injury Only turn the collet 4 Select the distance mode and ...

Page 22: ... screen has fully booted it is required that the machine be homed before any other function is allowed Note All measurements and actions are based on the home switch locations Homing gives the machine a starting point reference Note Some of the photographs in the following section of the manual are not the IQ machine but the principle that they show is the same for all IQ CNC machines Precautions ...

Page 23: ... board can be re fly cut as it becomes damaged and once it has become too thin it can be discarded and replaced with a new board Note When cleaning the table and the spoil board do not brush but only use a vacuum or a blower 1 Clean the bed of the machine to remove dirt dust or wood chips Apply double sided tape to the bed of the machine You will need to apply a minimum of three or four strips of ...

Page 24: ...or other methods The precautions that must be taken when using methods other than double sided tape is that the clamps screws etc must not be in the cutting area or the area that the spindle will travel Removing the job from the spoil board Lever the job off the spoil board with a wide blade putty knife or something similar Fitting the job to the table using the T slots You may find it convenient ...

Page 25: ...larly Ensure that the slots in the collets are free of sawdust as sawdust builds up and will stop the collet compressing If the collet or spindle holes are not clean the router bit may not run true and this will affect the performance of your machine Weekly checks 1 Clean the cutters 2 Check cutter teeth for chips and dullness 3 Generally inspect the machine for damage and loose or worn parts 4 Ch...

Page 26: ...ected from the power and never run until the fault has been 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 turn check the reason for the jamming 2 Motor faulty Replace the motor 3 Spindle run without coolant Replace the motor Motor overheats Typical...

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