Vision Multi Axis, Operation Manual

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26 Multi Axis Engraver Operating Manual
of the nose cone touches the engraving material. Once the nose cone touches the material, press the Z down jog button a
little bit more. This will ensure that the depth of cut is consistent. Press the set surface button. The spindle will now
move up approximately 1/8“. The distance that the spindle moved up is the distance that the spindle will move up and
down between letters. If you would like a larger or smaller lift distance between characters, use the z jog up/down
buttons to move the spindle to the lift position you would like. Next, press the set surface button a second time. The
spindle will move up to the z home position. The surface is now set. Screw the cutter back into the spindle. Send the
job from the computer to the Vision Series 3 Controller. You will notice that the light on the start button on the Vision
Series 3 Controller will be flashing.
Since we are using a rotary cutter, we need to have the spindle rotate. On the Vision Series 3 Controller, press the
spindle button until the light on the button turns green. This will automatically turn the spindle motor on and off as the
machine is engraving. Remember to put on your safety glasses. Now press start. The job should now engrave. If there
are any problems, press the stop button immediately.
Note: You can adjust the pressure that the nose cone applies to the material by adjusting the spring adjustment knob
shown below in figure 3.23. Turning the knob to the left will increase the pressure and turning the knob to the right will
decrease the pressure. If too much pressure is applied, you may see a slight shadow on the material you are engraving
which is caused by the nose cone rubbing too hard on the material.
(Figure 3.23) The spindle spring adjustment knob
Burnish Engraving
In this section, we will set up to engrave with a burnishing cutter. Figure 3.24 below shows the spindle with a burnishing
cutter and an optional ”EZ Rider“ burnishing adapter.
(Figure 3.24) The MAX Engraver spindle with burnishing cutter