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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
This NC machine is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s manual in its
entirety before assembly or use.
The advantage of the NC machine is that it can, in most cases fully machine the complete job
without it being removed from the table so that you have finished parts of high accuracy that are
extremely repeatable.
It can also produce intricate carvings with the purchase of the relevant software. Nesting is also
a valuable feature of NC machining that saves on waste and costs.
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Bed. The bed of the machine consists of a durable phenolic
deck spaced by aluminum “T-
slot channels supported by a heavy steel frame. The
“T” slots are used to clamp the job or
fixtures to the bed.
Note: This table is Vacuum Ready. The table has grooves and vacuum ports built
in. This also includes the plumbing for the vacuum system. The vacuum pump is sold separately
and may be added at any time.
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Gantry. The gantry straddles the bed and carries the router spindle motion system. It is
moved along the length of the bed by a rack and pinion system that is controlled by the
machine controller.
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Router Spindle. The router spindle is moved along the gantry by a rack and pinion system
that is controlled by the machine controller.
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Frame. The frame is a heavy welded construction that supports all the other parts of the
machine.
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Electrical Control Cabinet. The electrical control cabinet is a separate console that may be
positioned as needed by the operator within the length of the connecting cables. The
operator must however consider: that the position of the cabinet provides quick access to the
emergency stop if needed, does not interfere with the operation of the gantry, or loading and
unloading of material, does not place the cords in a position the will cause a tripping hazard,
or damage the cords.
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Cable Reel Track. The cable reel track runs along the side of the machine in a trough and
carries all the electrical cables.
