Vision PHOENIX TABLE User Manual

Page 1Table ofContentsTable Of ContentsLiability Statement...2Safety ...

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Page 11Connection of Power, Cables, and ControllersAdditional boxes may have been shipped along with your table, depending on the system ordered.These

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Page 13(Figure 4.2) Top-and-BottomLoading Collet Spindle(Figure 4.1) Top-Loading Spindle7. Cutter8. Solid Collet9. Split Collet10. Pointer11. Cutter

Page 14Zeroing Cutters for Top-Loaded Spindles (see figure 4.1)1. Turn the micrometer to zero. This provides a starting point and reference for settin

Page 15(Figure 4.4) Diamond Drag AdapterPulleySpindleHousingMicrometerDiamond DragAdapterDiamond EngravingTo install a diamond drag adapter, remove t

Page 16Chapter 4(Figure 4.5) Front Angled View of Phoenix TableShowing the location of hex head shoulder boltshex head shoulder bolts (4)Replacing The

Page 17Chapter 5:Chapter 5:Chapter 5:Chapter 5:Chapter 5:TTTTTable Maintable Maintable Maintable Maintable MaintenanceenanceenanceenanceenanceChapter

Page 18Without a vacuum chip removal system you should remove the cutter before attempting to cleanthe nose cone. The nose cone retainer ring, the nos

Page 19What not to lubricateMany of the bearings and assemblies in your engraving machine are sealed and/or coated usingspecial low-friction methods a

Page 2Copyright 1999 Vision Computerized Engraving & Routing SystemsCopyright 1999 Vision Computerized Engraving & Routing SystemsCopyright 19

Page 20Chapter 5The motor brushes on the engraving motor should be inspected regularly, and replaced whenworn. Two brush assemblies are included with

Page 21Frequency Maintenance ItemsAs needed 1. Vacuum and/or brush2. Clean vacuum canister filtersEvery Day 1. Remove chips form the spindle ifyou do

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Page 23Versa ViseThis low profile vise features a fixed top jaw and a moveable bottom jaw. Total opening is 3.5”.It adapts to most systems with at le

Page 24Chapter 6Universal Seal / Medallion HolderThis universal clamp will hold 1-3 round objects at a time. It also has a place for the “eye” of ame

Page 25Chapter 6Adjustable Pen JigDesigned specially for pens and cylindrical items whose shape is not symmetrical. Theadjustment allows the capture

Page 26Chapter 6TYPICAL VERSA VISE COMBINATIONS(Figure 7.9)Versa Vise with9” Jaws(Figure 7.10)Versa Vise withPen & Seal Jig

Page 27Chapter 6(Figure 7.11)Versa Vise withSeal Jig(Figure 7.12)Versa Vise withUniversal Seal /Medallion Holder

Page 28(Figure 7.15) Vacuum ChipRemoval SystemThe Vacuum Chip Removal SystemThe optional vacuum chip removal system is designed to simplify the engrav

Page 29To assemble the vacuum pump unit:• Examine the vacuum pump system, you will find two large screw-holes. The "in" hole is labeledwith

Page 3SafetySafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsSafety Precautionsfor The Phoenix Engraverfor The Phoenix Engraver

Page 30Chapter 6(Figure 7.14) Attaching the Vacuum Hose to the Phoenix CarriageRight Side of Phoenix CarriageTo Install:1. Remove two screws from carr

Page 31CutterSplitColletDiamondDrag Adapterw/ DiamondStandardSpindleSpindle OptionsIncrease your profits and engraving quality with the split collet s

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Page 33Chapter 7Chapter 7:Chapter 7:Chapter 7:Chapter 7:Chapter 7:TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingENGRAVING

Page 34Chapter 7Problem: You are not using a nosecone and you have uneven engraving.Possible solutions:1. Switch to a nose-riding method.2. Use a diff

Page 35Chapter 7This could be in the gap between the cutter and the spindle shaft. Maybe the shaft is worn or thespindle bearings need to be replaced.

Page 36Chapter 7Problem: 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 cont

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Page 5The engraving system has been shipped in more than one carton. Examine the condition of allcontainers for external damage. In the event of appar

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Page 7Chapter 2:Chapter 2:Chapter 2:Chapter 2:Chapter 2:TTTTTable Descriptionable Descriptionable Descriptionable Descriptionable DescriptionThis chap

Page 8(Figure 2.1) The Phoenix 1212 (non-moving T-slot table)10. Quick Lock Vise1. Table Base Plate4. T-Slot Table11. Stantions (risers)8. Y-Axi

Page 9Chapter 2(Figure 2.2) Current Phoenix Carriage Front view with metal covers removedProximity SwitchZ-Axis Stepper MotorDown Pressure Spring Adju