Vision 2448 User Manual

Page 1 ENGRAVING SYSTEMS1612, 1624, 2424, 2448 Engraversand 2424, 2448 Router Table Users ManualVision Engraving & Routing Systems17621 N. Black C

Page 101. Engraving Motor. The engraving motor or “spindle motor”, is the large black motor on the top of the carriage assembly. The engraving motor

Page 11Chapter 1(Figure 1.3) Moveable gantry atbed table format. Shown here is a top view of the Vision 2424. 1. Table Base Plate2. X-Axis Line

Page 12Chapter 13. X-Axis Lead Screw. This is a threaded rod located underneath the table baseplate. Combined with the stepper motor, the lead screw

Page 13Connection of Power, Cables, and ControllersAdditional boxes may have been shipped along with your table, depending on the system ordered. Thes

Page 14Notes

Page 15Chapter 3 Engraving Head AssemblyConnectorVacuum Hose HangerSpindle BlockPlateRouter HousingRouter Rail PlateDowel Pins1. Make sure that

Page 16Chapter 34. Loosen all 4 Screws until you feel the Spindle Block Plate has detached from the Router Rail Plate.5. Then remove all 4 Screws (2 o

Page 17Chapter 4Chapter 4: High Frequency Router RemovalChapter 6: High Frequency Router Removal (Part 1 of 3)High Frequency RouterAssemblyRouter Vacu

Page 18Chapter 4Chapter 4: High Frequency Router Removal (Part 2 of 3)Dowel PinsThumbscrewThumbscrewRouter RailPlateRouter Vacuum HeadHigh Frequency R

Page 19Chapter 4Chapter 4: High Frequency Router Removal (Part 3 of 3)6. Loosen all 6 Screws until you feel the High Frequency Motor Plate has detache

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Page 20Notes

Page 21Chapter 5Chapter 5: High Frequency Router MotorChapter 5: High Frequency Router Motor (Part 1 of 1)25 Pin Table Cable showing the “Female” end

Page 22Notes

Page 23Chapter 6Chapter 6: Porter Cable Router Removal ProcedureChapter 6: Porter Cable Router Removal Procedure (Part 1 of 2)Porter Cable Router Asse

Page 24Chapter 6Chapter 6: Porter Cable Router Removal Procedure (Part 2 of 2)5. Loosen all 6 Screws until you feel the Porter Cable Router Assembly h

Page 25Chapter 7Chapter 7: Porter Cable Router ConnectionsChapter 7: Porter Cable Router Connections (Part 1 of 1)25 Pin Table Cable showing the “Fema

Page 26Notes

Page 27Chapter 8Spindle Assembly DescriptionChapter 8: Table Adjustments(Figure 8.1) The Series 3 Top-Loading Spindle Assembly1. Pulley2. Inner Spi

Page 28Chapter 8(Figure 8.3)(Figure 8.3) Tightening the cutter knob in the draw bar.Zeroing Cutters for Top-Loaded Spindles (see page 15, gure 3.1)1.

Page 29Chapter 8Diamond EngravingTo install a diamond drag adapter, remove the retainer ring and nose cone from the bottom of the spindle and replace

Page 3Liability Statement ________________________________________ 4 Safety ____________________________________________________ 5Chapter 1: Table

Page 30Chapter 8(Figure 8.4) Series 3 Spindle Shown With Diamond Drag AdapterPulleySpindle HousingMicrometerDiamond Drag AdapterPressure Spring Adjust

Page 31Chapter 9Chapter 9: Table MaintenanceThe Vacuum Chip Removal SystemThe optional vacuum chip removal system is designed to simplify the engravin

Page 32Chapter 9The motor brushes on the engraving motor should be inspected regularly, and replaced when worn. Two brush assemblies are included wit

Page 33Chapter 9LUBRICATIONLubricating the X-Axis, Y-Axis and Z-Axis lead screws (ALL MODELS)A light lubrication of the X and Y and Z lead screws sho

Page 34Chapter 9Spindle Lubrication (for Series 3 Vision Tables only)The spindle assembly in the Series 3 Vision Tables requires a monthly lubrication

Page 35Chapter 9Riser Block Extensions The optional riser block kit allows you to raise the entire gantry assembly quickly and simply. Each end of the

Page 36Chapter 9CutterDrawBarDiamond Drag Adapter w/ DiamondSeries 3 ColletSpindleSpindle OptionsIncrease your prots and engraving quality with the s

Page 37Chapter 10: TroubleshootingENGRAVING PROBLEMSProblem: Engraving on the plate is “slanted”.Possible solutions:1. Check material for squareness.

Page 38Problem: You are not using a nosecone and you have uneven engraving.Possible solutions:1. Switch to a nose-riding method.2. Use a different met

Page 39Chapter 10This could be in the gap between the cutter and the spindle shaft. Maybe the shaft is worn or the spindle bearings need to be replace

Page 4Copyright 2008 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems (A Division of Western Engravers Supply, Inc.)All Rights ReservedThis publication is prote

Page 40Problem: System has no movement in any one axis.Possible solutions: 1. Try to jog the problem axis using the X/Y/Z jog keys on the control unit

Page 5SafetySafety Precautionsfor Vision Engraving TablesKeep hands clear of the spindle belt during operation.Keep hands clear of the bottom of the

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Page 7Chapter 1: Table DescriptionThis chapter briey describes the major components of the Vision table. Figure 1.1 (see page 8) and Figure 1.3 (see

Page 8Chapter 1(Figure 1.1) Moveable T-slot table format. Shown here is the top view of the Vision 1624. The Vision 1612 has a similar design.1. T

Page 9Chapter 13. T-Slot Table. Also referred to as the work surface, this aluminum bed supported by the linear rails allows placement of the engravi