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Parts of Swift Vacuum

1.  

Bed

 

The bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame with a plastic top that is

 

slotted for the vacuum function. It has “T-Slots”. The “T” slots 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 ball screw system that is controlled by the machine controller.

3.  

Router Spindle

 

The router spindle is moved along the gantry 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.

5.  

Electrical control box

 

The electrical control box is located on the side of the machine in a dust free enclosure.

6.  

Caterpillar track

 

The caterpillar track runs along the side of the machine in a trough and carries all the electrical    

 

cables and the spindle cooling tubes.

7.  

Water pump

 

The water pump provides coolant for the router spindle motor. Running the router spindle

 

Bed 

 

Router spindle [inside]                                                     Gantry

   

 

             

Water pump & Caterpillar track [at side]   

       Frame

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Laguna Series

Page 1: ...nual LAGUNA TOOLS 2072 Alton Parkway Irvine California 92606 Ph 800 234 1976 www lagunatools com 2017 Laguna Tools Inc LAGUNA and the LAGUNA Logo are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools Inc All...

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Page 3: ...supplying 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 o...

Page 4: ...empted by others Laguna Tools Inc is not responsible for additional tools or modifications sold or performed other than from by Laguna Tools Inc on any Laguna Tools Inc machine Warranty maybe voided u...

Page 5: ...tor 3 hp very quiet spindle 3 hp very quiet spindle 3 hp very quiet spindle Spindle 1 or 3 Phase Industrial Induction Spindle Liquid Cooled 1 or 3 Phase Industrial Induction Spindle Liquid Cooled 1 or...

Page 6: ...shipping to customers as movement can take place during transportation It must be noted that additional machine movement can take place between Laguna Tools and the end user and some adjustments may...

Page 7: ...le is moved along the gantry 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 mac...

Page 8: ...lets Memory stick Dust hose clamps Tools Memory stick Controller cable Water pump Controller CD 8 What You will Receive Note The quantity of collets cutters and clamps will vary from that shown depend...

Page 9: ...g the tin snips cut the banding that is securing the machine to the pallet if fitted WARNING EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED AS THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY 2 Remove the box from the Sw...

Page 10: ...or similar Teflon tends to dry and will not attract sawdust and dirt Assembling the Controller Fit the cable to the controller and ensure that the screws are finger tight Note The cable has plugs at...

Page 11: ...st hose support 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 may break or damage the dust shroud It is s...

Page 12: ...ed electrician must carry out the electrical installation Fitting the Vacuum Pump The machine is provided with a 2 inch hose for connection to your vacuum pump The hose connects to the vacuum manifold...

Page 13: ...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 into the machine water pump socket lift the...

Page 14: ...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 collet will compress and pop out Do not try and remove the colle...

Page 15: ...ar to the up shear but with an opposite spiral that actually tends to pack the chips into the kerf These bits prevent chipping the material surface especially with veneers or melamine surfaces 4 Combi...

Page 16: ...USE DELETE Used to load a program from either the USB drive or internal memory While the program is running causes the Operation to Pause STOP CANCEL Stops a running program Also used to cancel comman...

Page 17: ...rd time and Distance is displayed This allows you to input the position into the controller that you want the router spindle to move to As an example If you want to move the router spindle 100mm from...

Page 18: ...ordinates e g 1 9 1 Select Low Speed by pressing the HIGH LOW 0 button Select Continuous by pressing the mode button until Continuous is displayed The display will show the position of the router head...

Page 19: ...ble and is compressed by the spoil board sometimes called sacrificial board as the vacuum is applied T slots are also provided to allow you to clamp jobs spoil boards to the table should it be require...

Page 20: ...otect the vacuum table from the cutters You will set the depth of your cutter a few thousandths of an inch deeper than the job thickness If there was no spoil board this would mean that you would be c...

Page 21: ...d 1 Cut your spoil board to the size of the bed of the machine 2 Place on the vacuum table Prior to placing the spoil board onto the vacuum table ensure that the table is perfectly clean free from saw...

Page 22: ...this will not be a problem as the changes from day to day are not significant Also the changes will in general be over the complete board There are however exceptions Your morning coffee can do a grea...

Page 23: ...bottom router bit to the spindle 2 Jog Z the tip of the tool down so that it is just above the top of the spoil board using the Continues CONTINUOUS button 3 Step down in slow mode 0 1mm 0 004 each ti...

Page 24: ...ctly under the point of the router bit and adjust the spoil board position so that it is parallel with the edges of the vacuum table Vacuum can now be applied to the spoil board Re Setting the Origin...

Page 25: ...r of the machine as the spindle will start to turn and could cause injury 8 The router will just cut the surface of the spoil board the distance that you set in the design software we suggest 1 6mm 1...

Page 26: ...ess 3 Generally inspect the machine for damage and loose or worn parts 4 Check the dust extraction for blockages and any large bits that could cause blockages Oiling the Machine The machine is provide...

Page 27: ...lty 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 jamm...

Page 28: ...ations subject to change Machines may be shown with optional accessories 2017 Laguna Tools Inc LAGUNA and the LAGUNA Logo are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools Inc All rights reserved 2072 Alt...

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