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Engrave-IT Pro Series 4 User Manual

1. C Tool AllTools v Device VE810 54 AA Device YE810 54 Ez or 581054 VE810 Vise Rotated 0 75 5 Pai barirctratiasi seat r r A e resi ss Select the Tool Setup icon from the top toolbar File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Tran Tool All Tools Y Device VE810 Vise S4 Tool Setup fe n TE NE nag m The Tool Setup window will appear Select the appropriate material from the Material Selection drop down list In this example the material Metals Diamond Drag is selected Then click on OK If you are ready to engrave select the Engrave icon on the Cut Toolbox to send the file to the machine Cut Toolbox CY X P4 NEN AT bDHd EE XE O Engrave Press the Start Button on the machine to begin engraving 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 104 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 8 4 8 1 Engraving Locks Cutter setup for this application is the same as described in the Diamond Drag Engraving section Follow the setup procedure in section 4 1 Example Job 8 Engraving Locks The software setup for engraving locks is the same as for setting up keys except the job file name that is used When engraving a lock there are four different jobs used for different locks and engraving locations Open the job you wish to use A1105KA BACK Used for engraving the A1105KA lock on the back side A1105KA SIDE Used for engraving the A1105KA loc
2. spindle speed knob up a little bit The spindle speed also has presets based on the material selected in the Vision software E Start button The start button is used to start the engraving machine When there is a job in the Engrave IT Pro the green light above the start button will be flashing on and off When it is flashing pressing the start button will start engraving Also if you have pressed the pause or stop button to stop the engraving pressing the start button will resume the job When a job is ready to be engraved the LCD screen will also display If a job has been sent to the machine and has been run the start button has another feature If you are using the Connectivity Manager not Machine Tools pressing the start button after the job has been run will recall the job Pressing the start button once more will run the same job 4E ALT Start button When connected via Connectivity Manager Pressing ALT Start with no job in the machine will attempt to connect to your computer You will need to press Stop twice in order to reset the machine If there is a job in the machine this function will perform a dry run of the job with the red pointer on the machine The red pointer will outline the job to be engraved When connected to Vision Machine Tools If there is no job in the machine pressing ALT Start will display a list of jobs that are stored on the computer s hard drive Use the Y up and down jog buttons to m
3. som eGROSGSOCHR Been su 134 sore 9 aa Ob 4 Natun e i SOOGAOGGOCGOGEOF 5 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 120 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual To set the home position of the machine to the upper left corner of the engraving area place the material in this example the plate cover on the engraving table and secure it Install a cutter and set it so that the cutter tip extends below the nose cone and the tip can easily be seen It is best to use a cutter with a defined point when performing this setup such as the diamond drag cutter used here The picture below shows a 1 25 x 0 25 piece of paper applied to the material to make it easier to reference and locate the upper left corner of the engraving area Move the spindle using the X Y and Z buttons on the engraver so that the tip of the cutter is directly over the upper left hand corner of the engraving area The pictures below show the spindle cutter tip correctly positioned in the upper left corner of the engraving area PA 7 gt To set this point as the Home Position press the Set Offset button on the engraver A message will appear on the LCD Display reading Home Set All files sent to the engraver will now use this location as the Home Position 0 0 of the engraving area When you want to return to using the default Home Position press the Go To Home button on the machine then press the Set Offset button
4. Installation 25 The computer s IP address will need to be set To set the computer s IP address open the Window s Control Panel Depending on how you have this folder set you will either see Network and Internet or you will see the Network and Sharing Center immediately If you see Network and Internet select View Network Status and Tasks which opens the Network and Sharing Center If you see the Network and Sharing Center open it Then select Local Area Connection as shown below I I a M benm Select Properties p lay Aww iment Veto 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems E Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Then select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Thee conma on get Pha Gewese torn ry Papi hat Sec hae and Morte Shanng for Microsoft Netwots V kame Pootoc od Verses amp TCP ve LAE o Verson 4 TCP Pwt WO Ln ay Deerca very Mappe UO Omer yo Lehm Togelogs Decavery Frtpoeder Then select Properties Select Use the following IP address and enter 192 168 5 100 and set the Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 as shown Then select OK and close any other network configuration windows lm CAe gef F ae tegi mite inus my Fono Netw t mogpert Tet CODED erene vos we Ug Ram vou tort oimn gee w ha ogee tor ars Powe ter an P adire poren Thee conma hon snes Pha bowen torn vm ve m v amp Chen tr Mecano Neteco Parket Scheduler vem and Monte S
5. Possible solutions 1 The spindle is not zeroed to your material 2 When burnishing there may not be enough pre load set to adjust for material thickness changes If using the Set Surface function to control engraving depth and not the Prox sensor the surface position may not be low enough to consistently engrave Increasing the Set Surface depth should correct the problem 3 The engraving speed may be too fast for the type of material being engraved Check the manufacturer s recommendation The cutter may be bouncing on the surface Some hard materials may exhibit this problem 4 The cutter may be defective or broken Replace it 5 The material may be defective or of poor quality 6 The vacuum chip removal system may be plugged or the hose is blocked and engraving chips are caught between the nose cone and the material 7 The nose cone or vacuum nose is loose Problem Shadowing occurs while engraving certain materials Possible solutions 1 Leave the protective film on the engraving material during engraving 2 Use a plastic nose cone instead of a metal one 3 The nose cone may be damaged Inspect for burrs or roughness Try using an emery cloth to polish the nose 4 Use less spindle spring pressure Excessive down pressure will leave a rub mark on almost any plastic material Problem You are not using a nose cone and you have uneven engraving Possible solutions 1 Switch to a nose riding method 2 Use a d
6. Som 99 ek BPP K FY Hatch fills can be applied to outline text but not single line text In the below example Arial text was used by selecting the Frame Text Compose icon and clicking in the middle of the plate to create the text as shown see r a TREES ETATEN RSTS ER r rr p 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 111 Before filling text the user must first select the text with the Select Tools icon Click on the Select Tools icon and select the text to apply the hatch fill to vem iamen Deis A see cw E TM E ww war t 4 r XX v toram E ww tI SEOS NA HN i ta s E a Lee Tu AS eR OP Select the Hatch Fill icon Q9 ut R s Owe E os E of Teepa gt oo tee 2 P im gt a uguet tothy Wr i y LI i ia i T eK BPP 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 112 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual As with the previous example the hatch fill is applied Adjust the Tool width Tool angle Tool style and color as desired then select Close The file is ready to be sent to the engraver e eo eey co 0o I M Vision Engraving Routing Systems ee Complex Hatch Fills Some graphics have portions that do not need to be engraved and are within the boundaries of outside vector outlines Using the Flower examp
7. The downside to using tape is that it will remain on the table and can be a problem to remove A better solution is to place Multi Mat material on the t slot table then place a piece of sacrificial material of the same type as being cut on top of the Multi Mat Then apply double sided tape to the sacrificial material and place the material to be cut on top of the sacrificial material In this manner while the machine is engraving or cutting other jobs the sacrificial material cut material can be removed and separated by the user making better use of machine time and allowing for easier clean up Note if double sided tape is used be careful to cover a sufficient area to keep the material in place and also to hold smaller pieces in place so they to not move when the last section of the small piece is cut Spray Adhesives Using a spray adhesive in conjunction with transfer tape or application tape is yet another method often used As with the other methods place Multi Mat on the t slot table A piece of sacrificial material is then covered with transfer tape on its top surface and a spray adhesive is applied on top of the tape Place the sacrificial material with the tape adhesive side facing up on the Mutli Mat material Then the material to be cut should have transfer tape applied to its back side and adhesive is sprayed on to the transfer tape Place the material to be cut tape adhesive side down on to the sacrificial material This is a
8. em 682 ey MEL ee e et To ma Vo mt ges e r3 rT H d ONU O0 4d o tr M Type in VE810 Center Driver then click on OK w 8 deo cupro name amp fe Gove Dumpe Taetomd os COM medium speed MENTI Commer Omad i 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 125 Click on Apply then click on OK 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Change the settings in the Move fields to O for both X and Y move click on Apply and then click on Close Set the plate size to match the engraving area you determined for your item In this example a 1 75 x 0 75 size was entered Make sure the Selected Driver is the VE810 Center Driver then click on OK 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 127 Type in the text or import the graphics you wish to use and center them in the plate Quem tt mme A mc Mant i e G Ab eGaeed o o xy Ge nu ELLA L i uli i a i a 5 Now we need to set the home position set offset for the item we are engraving Move the spindle to the center of the engraving area In this case it is the center of the 3 0 piece of acrylic Press the Set Offset button on the engraver This is now the center of the engraving area for our job The below picture shows the spindle positioned over the center of the engraving area 2012 Vision Engraving amp
9. m ti TE cr aj tmi Si iis 2d i rd ud ie oom ina RGAE ST SOSH Ere ewe xv 7 ww Kk l KAP 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation Change the settings to Always compress or expand text to fit width Method Width compress expand and Apply to Each Line Individually Deselect Word Wrap then select OK Lame Leon Compreison cemprei wi orf wher act aretoei O Aem Compress or expand Wwe to 9 wed bet hod VAA oroma npa A mw Appio Cech Ure For a detailed description of all the font modifications possible refer to the Vision software help or user manual Once changes have been made deselect text mode by clicking in any open area of the screen away from the plate object Q veo lipen 9 Burmetfungi CDI fw Det pope AU D feet yw Optom Mey gt E 9 i es Y ses gt b 2 4741 gt I agued4otuyureren Dux PPP SONSAN pon Seve oe PS Jove eel VETERA L HB Qu E I 1 i 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual In this example a text file was created in order to copy and paste the variables into the Vision software Highlight the text and select copy from the edit menu or right click and select copy Note that in this example the two variables are entered as subsequent lines in the text file and that there may be difficulties when importing from other file forma
10. Spindle Rail Move the Spindle down to expose the Z Axis leadscrew for cleaning Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the Z Axis leadscrew 2 Axis Leadscrew 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Maintenance 137 Lubrication X amp Y Axis Linear Rails Apply 2 3 drops of a light oil such as 3 in 1 oil on the rails and spread it out evenly X Y Z Axis lead screws A light lubrication of the X Y and Z Axis leadscrews should be performed periodically At a minimum lubrication should be performed every 6 months although if applications that produce large amounts of debris are run such as wood or plastic engraving cleaning and lubrication should be performed more often Only use Teflon free silicone spray on the leadscrews DO NOT use any lubricant other than Teflon free silicone spray as it may attract debris and create a buildup that can cause mechanical failure NOTE Place a paper towel underneath the leadscrews to prevent over spray as shown below Working in the lubricants After completing this procedure and re installing the carriage and top covers the lubricants should be worked in to the motion system for several minutes prior to using the machine To move the motion system use the X Y and Z Jog Buttons to move the carriage table and spindle through their range of motion and evenly distribute the lubricants What not to lubricate Many of the bearings and assemblies in your engravin
11. The home is now reset to the default home position Send the job to the engraver as a dry run to determine whether or not the job is positioned correctly If it is you are ready to engrave the item If the positioning is not correct you can either adjust the graphics within the Vision 9 software or reset the custom home position to the proper location 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 121 Hint It may be useful to send the dry run job to the engraver including a simple rectangle that is Slightly smaller than the engraving area as shown below The Red Dot Laser Pointer will follow the path of this rectangle and outline the engraving area This can make it much easier to properly position your custom home and graphics before sending the final job to the machine Fe 14 Lee Aem ue Do Yew O m s pao 2 5 oss 1 9 wt om The a pa 7 men ry arim T s ur obi 4 8 b otv9 5xW ABE 0uD an 4 9 Geet kaes c om cantor o ewes c o OBSZC OCSSEOCOSDOUNU g 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 122 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 5 3 Creating a Center Driver In this section a custom driver will be created based on the VE810 S4 Vise driver that will allow the user to set a home position in the center of an engraving area The Vision 9 software will automatically position the job based on this center location An illustration of this process is shown below
12. cem poriormarca 94 of hen edi tas atout C M8 of hard Sv apace Ditto V oktes er 00000 Select OK to return to the main installation screen Thank you for using the Vision Expert Font Instelebon Vizard More fonts may be installed later by selectng e Install Fonts opt n of the File menu in Vision Expert A 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation To complete the installation select Finish To close the Software Setup window select Finish D tree C Mo Seto Completing the Engrave IT Pro Setup Wizard Da te eua Dufho MW Ob to Te bay mee I rms ww chew 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 38 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select Exit Menu to close the installer Kaba Ilco Engrave It Pro software LII Ro BE NL Step 2 instat Cogravet Pro Sofware Eeptore USB Memory bch The Engrave IT manuals icon should now appear on your computer s desktop along with an icon for your version of Vision 9 software Engrave It Vision Expert manuals 9 Clicking on this link will give the user access to User Manuals Installation Guides Accessories and Training Videos for the Engrave IT Pro or Engrave IT XP m Y eee u Select information to disptay E rgrarce 4 Pro merus h traen cece The USB drive can be removed at this time from your computer Installation is now complete 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installati
13. import it or will be using a file already created in another program the image MUST be in a bmp format in order for the software to quickly create a vector outline It is critical that the image be created at a high enough quality before creating the vector outline If the image has been printed and the user needs to scan it before importing it into the Vision 9 software the image must be scanned at a recommended 300 dpi then saved as a bmp file format Lower resolution images may not allow the software to create a good quality outline Open the Vision 9 software and create a new file in the desired plate size Then simply select File Import from the top toolbar menu e vipon Epress 9 Unrated CDL a 4 PI sii 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 107 Using the drop down menu for Files of type select Vectorize bmp bmp then choose the file and select Import r e NN eee The next screen has only one adjustment Alignment Bitmap Density There is a slider bar for darkening or lightening the image to show more or less detail The default slider position is recommended Select OK and the bitmap will be automatically converted to a vector outline for engraving magy s 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 108 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 9 2 The final image is shown below after it was imported and converted to a vec
14. nut driver to hold the nut and remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver from the back of the machine Back Cover Screws 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 142 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Spindle Cover To remove the spindle cover slide the cover up Squeezing the sides of the cover will facilitate removal Spindle Cover Carriage Cover Remove the four screws on each side of the Carriage Cover Carraige Cover Screws A 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Maintenance OMS Motor Brush Inspection and Replacement Motor Brushes Use a flat blade screwdriver to loosen the motor brush cap Inspect the motor brush for length If the length is under 1 8 inch 3 mm the motor brush needs to be replaced If the motor brush is over 1 8 inch 3 mm put the existing brush back into the motor and replace the motor brush cap 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems ELN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 6 6 Cleaning the Fan Filter Weekly preventative maintenance should be performed to ensure reliable operation of your Engrave IT Pro It is recommended that the input fan filter be removed weekly and cleaned to ensure proper cooling of the electronics 1 Unplug the power cable that goes into the back of the machine 2 Remove the filter guard by using a small flat blade screwdriver to pop the guard open 3 Remove the filter and blow out the filter with low p
15. of 192 168 5 101 If you need to manually enter an IP address different than this see the Direct Connection to Computer section earlier in this manual e The n ALT Stop button then B2 Holding down the ALT button and pressing the Stop button and then pressing the B2 button will load a test job into the machine Pressing Start will load the job and pressing Start again will run the job ALT Limits On Off button Holding down the ALT button and pressing the Limits On Off button will display a test menu on the LCD screen Pressing the X limit switch with your hand will change the X from O to 1 Pressing the Y limit switch with your hand will change the Y from O to 1 Pressing the Z limit switch with your hand will change the Z from O to 1 Pressing the proximity switch will change the P from O to 1 The S is reserved for future use If there is a drive board fault inside the controller the F will display 1 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 49 3 4 Holding Down Material There are many ways to hold material down on the t slot table One of the major things to remember is that the material must be placed in the upper left corner of the t slot table This will ensure that the engraving is in the correct position on your material You can use double sided tape Multi Mat hold down material the quick lock vise or optional clamps and fixtures see the Optional Accessories section of this manua
16. of the machine To remove the center screw reach inside the machine with a 11 32 nut driver to hold the nut and remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver from the back of the machine Rack Cover Screws Spindle Cover To remove the spindle cover slide the cover up Squeezing the sides of the cover will facilitate removal i L s sie LUOVE 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Maintenance 135 Carriage Cover Remove the four screws on each side of the Carriage Cover Carraige Cover Screws A Cleaning Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the X Axis carriage leadscrew and the stainless steel rails for the carriage Move the carriage by hand to access all areas of the leadscrew and rails X Axis Rais X Axis Leadscrew 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 136 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the Y Axis leadscrews and the stainless steel rails for the t slot table NOTE Clean the leadscrew rail and baseplate the area underneath the table with the table in the fully extended forward and fully retracted positions i Y Axis Leadscrew Left Side only Raise and lower the spindle to access the upper and lower sections of the spindle rail The rail is located behind the spindle Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the sides and front of the spindle rail HE
17. on its red dot laser pointer Move the spindle over the material and position the laser pointer so that it is in the upper left hand corner of the engraving area you wish to define Then click on Next in the Measure Wizard window T Low t B let Mactese Uppe ot rs Upper Left comer of f Lower Len 0 0 crear vog material A rom tog So Pee ay m of oon o4 a oe p we omen ml ZAR A BE Move the laser pointer to the lower right corner of the engraving are you wish to define then click on Finish in the Measure Wizard window het Mii hatte mowi Fiaght Upper4 eft Lower right corner of the LowerLef D 0J eara veng material tire o S oe nof i I IAM p 9 954 0 c Wal im o 9 weal 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 117 The dimensions of the plate size shown in the Plate Size window will now reflect the engraving area you have defined on the machine The Home Position of the machine has also been set to the upper left corner of this area s so The machine will also allow you to outline the engraving area you just defined Follow the instructions on your machine or controller to have the machine outline this engraving area with the red dot laser pointer If the area appears to be correct click on OK in the Plate Size window The plate size in the Vision 9 software now shows the area defined with the measure feature Design your job and send the job to t
18. squares could cause sections of the mat to come out which of course would degrade its performance 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 132 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 6 2 General Cleaning Chip Removal Plastic and metal chips generated during the engraving process should be removed from the engraving surface periodically A portable vacuum is suggested for chip removal but applying direct suction to the spindle area is not recommended Note that this cleaning can be minimized and greatly simplified through the use of the optional vacuum chip removal system The vacuum chip removal system removes chips and dust created by engraving This system can also extend the life of other components in the system as prompt removal of chips reduces contamination and overheating in the spindle area The vacuum chip removal system also keeps the nose cone from skipping over letters when chips become trapped between the nose cone and the engraving material Cleaning The Nose Cone The nose cone around the cutter may accumulate dust and chips that cannot be removed by vacuuming or blowing on them with low pressure air CAUTION High pressure air can damage the spindle Two types of nose cones are available one nose cone is designed to be used with the vacuum system the other is not Cleaning methods depend on the type of nose cone in use With a vacuum chip removal system most of the chips will be removed during the engraving proc
19. the previous job was cut short and the system did not return back to its mechanical home or limit switches Move the table bridge or carriage physically to home or send it home via the software 2 Check your software layout for errors Problem While burnishing anodized aluminum have voids or non engraved areas Possible solutions 1 Try re engraving the same plate again Some anodized aluminum plates have a very hard surface and two passes are required 2 Switch to a diamond burnisher The more common carbide tools may have difficulty getting through 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Troubleshooting the surface and are more easily worn thus sometimes skipping across the surface 3 Increase the pre load of the burnishing adapter 4 Try other materials Same reasons as above Some materials are too tough to engrave 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 7 2 Mechanical Problems Problem No X Y or Z Axis movement Possible solutions 1 Check that the power switch is on 2 Check the power cable to make sure it is plugged in properly to the machine 3 If the power cord is plugged in to a power strip make sure that the power strip is working properly and turned on 4 Check to make sure that the X Y Speed knob on the front panel is turned all the way clockwise 5 Ensure that the job has been transferred to the controller Green Start button LED is flash
20. the spindle on off button the LCD will also display one of the following briefly Note The spindle can be changed from auto mode to off from within the Vision Pro software When the Engrave icon is selected the spindle icon can be selected or de selected to turn the spindle on or off Cut Toolbox Tem ORT BEDS Qi 4 Spindle Spindle on icon Bm Spindle off icon 3j 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 45 ALT Spindle On Off button When you hold down the ALT button and press the Spindle On Off button the spindle motor will start Pressing the Spindle On Off button again will shut the spindle motor off Aux On Off button The auxiliary for an optional vacuum system motor can be either in automatic mode or off You can toggle between these two modes by pressing the Aux On Off button When the light is red the vacuum system will be off When the light is orange the vacuum system will automatically turn on and off at the beginning and end of the engraving job If you press the PAUSE or STOP button the vacuum will turn off for safety reasons Always make sure you have the vacuum turned on when appropriate to remove chips that will be created during engraving When pressing the Aux on off button the LCD will also display one of the following briefly Note The auxiliary can be changed from auto mode to off from within the Vision Pro software When the Engrave icon is selected the a
21. the text has been entered for all of the keys select OK m em omm aeu o herie or urs oom unie o elim pr Ais d b gr tte i henden oF bel te aie ueneno aa Pur cuf And pea oec Mor If the keys are to be automatically serialized there is no need to manually enter the text From the Text Substitution screen click the tex column header as shown All of the blank fields will be selected and turn blue then click on Serialization o Seu See or Ce Mart Press F2 to Copy Selected Cels FI io Pate F4 to Cut F5 to Deme Chet on comm heading to enadis Snake gon 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 96 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual The Serialize window will appear Enter the text for the first key in the Start field Enter the number that each key number should be incremented by in the Increment field To create more than one copy of each serial number Enter the number of each serial numbered key that should be engraved in the Repeat field If only one key is to be made per serial number set the Repeat to 1 Highlight the number in the Start field that will be serialized and select Set Base then Select OK s x let fasces S uM a Cate relieves one tre 9 wrap od b gt x v et Sel geom murmapow or chartam porte of Per Sari we ont CR St m Bae aa bLA ed mw The serialized text will be shown in the Text Substitution window If there is an error select Serialization and r
22. this offset position It does not overwrite the factory machine origin If you want to use another offset temporarily move the spindle to the desired position and press Set Offset as described above If you want to save a new permanent offset repeat this procedure 9 Goto Offset button When you press the Goto Offset button the engraver will return to the offset position previously set either temporary or stored Pressing this while a job is running will lift the spindle up move to the offset position and cancel the job from the machine ALT Goto Offset button When you hold down the ALT button and press the Goto Offset button the spindle will move to the stored offset position if one has been saved and use this position as the engraving origin To store an offset position use the X and Y jog buttons to move the spindle to the location desired Then press the Set Offset button Once this is done hold down the ALT button and press the B1 button to save the location To reset the origin back to the machine s default offset position at the upper left corner of the T Slot table hold the ALT button down and press Goto Home Then press the Set Offset button Limits On Off button The Limits ON OFF button is used to turn the limit switches on and off When the limit switches are active the light above the button is green When the limit switches are not active the light above the button is off This button is typically used for
23. to engrave several name badges then the badges will be cut out 1 16th inch standard engravers plastic is used Two different tools will be used one to engrave and one to cut bevel the edges As with Example Job 2 the Vacuum Chip Removal System is highly recommended for this application and is shown in this example First the plate size will be adjusted to the standard Vision VE810 10 x 8 inch area Plate Size v mgm Selector DNE I umet nchom t JF 12 00n X 8 OD c P 2 D rme i AIL eo m f l I Selected Driver E310 4 Mensure oi ANGAI A single Plate Object will be created from the top toolbar menu Layout Plate Object Create Plate with a size of 3 x 2 inches 75 x 50 mm and margins on the top and left side will be set to 0 25 inches 6 4 mm The margins are necessary so that during the cutting operation the cutter will not cut right on the edge of the material or on the edge guides E e ha mnn eG eead eae amp x rte r A a Pa s 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation at A Clip Art image will be added to the badge The image is GENE0038 CDL from the Vision software clip art in the General folder installed as C Vision Expert 9 ClipArt GENERAL To import the clip art simply browse the folder in Windows Explorer and drag the file to the engraving area on the plate within the Vision software the im
24. troubleshooting procedures in the event the machine is not working properly Prox On Off button This button allows you to turn the Proximity Sensor on and off The Prox sensor enables the machine to determine the Z position of the material This feature works when 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual engraving with a nose cone or diamond drag only it is not designed for non nose cone engraving or burnishing When the light above the button is green the Prox is on when it light above the button is red the Prox is off Note The proximity sensor can be turned on or off from within the Vision Pro software When the Engrave icon is selected the proximity icon can be selected or deselected to turn the proximity sensor on or off S Ru a Cut Toolbox A Engrave Qu d Prox Proximity sensor on icon P Proximity sensor off icon PE Spindle On Off button The spindle motor can be either in automatic mode or off You can toggle between these two modes by pressing the Spindle On Off button When the light is red the spindle will be off When the light is orange the spindle will automatically turn on and off at the beginning and end of the engraving job If you depress the PAUSE or STOP button the spindle will turn off for safety reasons Always make sure you have the spindle turned on when appropriate otherwise you may run the risk of breaking your cutter When pressing
25. very secure way to cut through materials and once cutting is finished the tape adhesive can be easily removed from the back sides of cut pieces 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 50 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Edge Guides The t slot table edge guides need to be adjusted to the thickness of material that you are engraving If they are higher than the material s surface the nose cone may ride on top of the edge guides and the machine may not engrave characters completely Edge Guides Side View eooe Guide Thumbscrews Edge Guides Edge Guide Thumbscrews To adjust the edge guides loosen the edge guide thumbscrews and raise them above the surface of the T slot table Place the material on the table then loosen the edge guide thumbscrews and lower the edge guides until they are even with or just below the material surface Tighten the edge guide thumbscrews This process should be repeated any time materials of different thicknesses are to be engraved 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 51 Quick Lock Vise The Quick Lock Vise is used to clamp rigid materials against the top Edge Guide in order to prevent movement Put the material you would like to engrave on the t slot table and push it to the home position corner Next loosen the quick lock vise locking screw and slide the quick lock vise so that there is about 1 16th inch gap between the edge of the vise and
26. wciccsccistetccansieretdctiercawncebedctedcctuedeiicsundrewtseeuietstedecetasnenet 8 2 Machine Description and Terminolog ccccescssceceeeeeseeeneeeeeeenecnsesenenseseneoneessneonsensnenneoes 9 Part Ill Installation 11 T MACHINE CONNECHONS ioo oo Suse esu ca DE Duca Ups suo GU EG RE Dus E sr EDD esa NEP TIO CRM VENE IL EE PU Aiia 11 Direct Connection to COmpUuler oso ree sedo dese osse essc PNE DEIN INND PN vende Peu ENS ses 12 Network ConnectiOM EN RI EE ETT TEM 19 Using a Network Hub ONLY oe ueoeon once ion oues vsu on ecin iso ou ziv asc odes soc oso d eso oa stesso os axes so revise nnmnnn nnmnnn 22 Engrave IT Pro Software Installation e eeeseeeeeeeeee eere nennen nn 29 Biden IN T mm 39 Holding Down Material c w G S 49 Part IV Step by Step Operation 52 T Diamond Drag ENGraViN scn E mo mca Riu E EENEG 52 Example Job T Diamond Drag 1 ipe ene erae okdek trok eer ok eo eo eie obtr px koe a Rob eakate iout 53 2 Rotar EngraviNo saon E E AEE aE E EN 62 Example Job 2 Rotary Engraving orioneu orriok ei Sese kee a eot o eera ee eea e aaa a aaeain 63 SENI acesa a EEE EEE E E ES EEEE E 67 Example Job 3 BurniShIng 5 noie nep tere deco ur rokeri kobbe exe eie rok iok opea e eie ob dara o px esa a Rob eaka da koks 69 Mi uci dein m 78 Example Job 4 Profile Cuttilig 0 ocn ioo teo ore eer
27. which time the Filter by Color window will appear Select the color to send to the engraver in the Filter Layer drop down box In this example all text and graphics are Black so the color Black P1 was selected from the drop down menu in the Filter by Color window Filter by Color Filter Layer E Select Filter Reg Marks Cancel 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation After clicking on Select the Vision software window will show only the color being sent to the engraver in this case black Open the Tool Setup window and choose Engraver s Plastic Engraving as the material then click on OK Make sure all options are turned on in the Cut Toolbox including Dry Run for this example file Select the Engrave icon from the Cut Toolbox to send the file to the engraver Ie su ostana tana e S v HEEAAEA 0 all If there are multiple pages the Page Selection screen will appear for you to choose which page s to send to the engraver In this example the Current page will be sent by itself so that the cut file can be sent afterward Page Selection e Pnnt Pages AJ r P e Curent Page Page Exemple 1 17 10 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual After selecting OK the Dry Run file is sent to the machine Place the material on the table and make sure the
28. 20 25 overlap on each stroke To determine Tool width the cutter tip width will determine the Tool width If a cutter with a cutter tip width of 0 020 is being used then the recommended overlap for the Hatch Fill would be 0 020 x 25 0 005 inches To produce an overlap of 0 005 inches subtract 0 005 from the cutter tip width 0 020 0 005 0 015 Tool width If a cutter tip of 0 050 is used then the overlap would be 0 050 x 25 0 0125 inches so the Tool width for the Hatch Fill would be 0 050 0 0125 0 038 inches The user can experiment with different Fill angles and Fill styles to determine what looks best Tool widths can be changed as well More overlap creates a smoother background engraving but requires more time Less overlap will be faster but the background can become rough If the Tool width is greater than the cutter tip width portions of the background will not be engraved Doing so creates a visible hatch fill which may be desirable for some applications 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems o Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Once the Hatch Fill has been adjusted select Close from the toolbar menu The image is ready to be sent to the engraver You may want to change the hatch fill color to match the color of the outline although it is not necessary Qeon gre pamm hm mme CTS he DU oL Ap Dee Dam Yow Qe I e 9 od is A a eG amp OS Euotnteen B Filling Outline Text
29. 5 kg Shipping Dimensions 27 x22 x 19 inches 68 6 x 55 9 x 48 3 cm DEFINITION OF TERMS 1 X Axis Leadscrew The screw that drives the left to right motion of the machine 2 X Axis Linear Rails The 1 2 inch 12 7 mm round rails that the carriage assembly rides on 3 Y Axis Linear Rails The 1 2 inch 12 7 mm round rails that the t slot table rides on 4 Y Axis Leadscrew The screw that drives the front to back motion of the machine 5 T Slot Table Also referred to as the work surface this aluminum bed supported by the Y Axis linear rails allows placement of the engraving material or special clamps and fixtures The slots in the table are shaped with an upside down T with the bottom of the T being a single line slot across the top of the table The slots are used to hold various accessory holders clamps and fixtures 6 Front Panel This is the area in which you control the table movement You can start stop pause cancel a job and set the spindle surface Also you can control the speed at which the table moves and the spindle RPM 7 Quick Lock Vise This clamp is included with the Engrave IT Pro machine It allows you to lock your material on the T Slot table 8 Table Home Position The upper left corner of the T Slot table All work is referenced from this position 9 Spindle This is the part where the engraving cutters are inserted and adjusted for depth of cut 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Syste
30. Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Revised 8 3 2012 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Revised 8 3 2012 Contents 3 Table of Contents Part Introduction 5 1 Disclaimer and Warranty InformattiOn cccccecceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeneeeonsesceseseeseseeseeeaes 5 2 Salely PECCAUTONS soian a A A CYIDHEREEE VIA NN ME S UN 7 Part Il General Information 8 1 Unpacking and Taking ItventOry
31. For simplicity in this example a circular piece of acrylic will be engraved The material is 3 inches in diameter and an engraving area of 1 75 x 0 75 needs to be centered on the piece of acrylic Referencing the drawing below the job will be quickly set up using a custom Center driver 31 0 Dia cnonwing Area 17 n First we need to create and save a custom Center driver Open up the Vision 9 software and select Engrave then Engraving Defaults from the top menu bar T Vision Express 9 Text Compose Untitled1 CDL File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Transform View Options Help F Vv Bodkans Output Alt P aM Engraving Defaults i 1 1 Tool Options T a e Plate Engrave 0 063 0 025 125 0188 m Y 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 123 The Plot widow will appear and from the Selected Driver drop down list select the VE810 S4 Vise driver If this driver has not been installed refer to the section Installing Additional Drivers 23 Laud mme 17554 i VETTE o ome 74 ns m Corm m E vts wW iw Potete 90 den Weed Dow p iS Cons Uwe Cove Cope 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Under the Installed Drivers section make sure the VE810 S4 Vise driver is selected then select Create custom copy of selected driver tcm no 1 Ll i rR Diemer oer ee G
32. Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select the Engrave icon from the left side toolbar Double check to make sure that the Device is set to the VE810 Center Driver on the top toolbar Choose your material from the Material Setting drop down list on the top toolbar Select Engrave from the Cut Toolbox then press the Start button on the engraver to begin engraving the job You may want to perform a dry run before engraving to check for setup errors Since we have now created a Center Driver if we want to use the centering feature in the future we only need to select the Center Driver from the Device drop down list and set the home position set offset on the machine to the center of the engraving area on your item before running the job 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 129 5 4 Installing Additional Drivers If you need to install additional drivers such as the VE810 S4 Vise driver or for another machine in the Vision 9 software select File from the top menu bar then select Install and click on Cutting Devices Qm tapon t rmment CX lae e Lew Ao Dae Teu ve Op Uwe s gt T 2 nme be e t uw as w B a E The Installation Wizard will begin i Pioner Drivers Setup i preparing the InstallShield Wizard which wil uide you frough the rest of the setup process Please wot 9 PP Lance The Driver Installation Wizard window wi
33. Service Call 602 439 0700 Please have your machine serial number ready before calling Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems is owned and operated by Western Engraver s Supply Inc Phoenix Arizona USA 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Introduction 1 2 Safety Precautions Keep hands clear of the bottom of the spindle during operation Always stop the machine before making any adjustments Do not operate the machine with the covers removed Wear safety glasses when cutting any materials that emit chips Use extreme caution when inserting or removing cutters Before any servicing disconnect the power cord o avoid electric shock or equipment damage ensure that the machine is connected to the appropriate electrical source as noted in the installation procedures Never operate the equipment with damaged or frayed power cords loose connections or exposed extension cords where the cord could create a tripping hazard Be sure to hold the plug not the cord when disconnecting the machine from an electrical socket or power source Place the machine in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust Avoid placing the equipment in direct sunlight or in locations with excessive heat Follow the maintenance instructions for proper cleaning of the controller air filter f your machine does not operate properly in particular if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from i
34. Step Operation 99 The Cut Toolbox will appear and the options for engraving will appear on the top toolbar Make sure the Device selected is for the VE810 S4 then select the Tool Setup icon File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Transform View Options Help Tool All Tools Copies fam ee 1000 Device VE8I0S4 1 4 800 The Tool Setup window will appear Select the appropriate material from the Material Selection drop down list In this example the material Metals Diamond Drag is selected Then click on OK If you are ready to engrave select the Engrave icon on the Cut Toolbox to send the file to the machine Cut Toolbox COD DX Press the Start Button on the machine to begin engraving 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 100 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 6 Engraving IC cores Cutter setup for this application is the same as described in the Diamond Drag Engraving section Follow the setup procedure in section 4 1 4 6 1 Example Job 6 Engraving IC Cores The software setup for engraving IC cores is the same as for setting up keys except for the name of the filed used When engraving an IC core open the job called IC Core Select the IC Core holder attach the T Nuts and slide the fixture on the T Slot table Sending the job to the Engrave IT Pro is also the same as the keys Please follow the steps in the engraving keys section of this manual 2012 Vision Engraving
35. Step by Step Operation 115 5 Advanced Operation The following sections are for users that have progressed through the step by step operation of the Engrave IT Pro and want to know how to get the most out of their engraver It can be challenging to correctly position text and or graphics Odd shaped items which are difficult to measure or locate on the engraving table pose the biggest problem to most users The Engrave IT Pro has features to help with positioning items and graphics Three of these features are Using the Measure Feature Setting a Custom Home Position and using the Vise or Center driver These techniques will assist the user when setting up more challenging applications 5 1 Using the Measure Feature The Measure Feature is a very useful tool that can be used to set up both the machine s home position and the plate size in the Vision 9 software To use this feature turn on the engraver and press the Go to Home button Open the Vision 9 software with a new drawing and select the Plate Size icon on the top toolbar ansform View Options Heh 0 0000 4 0 1 0000 41 h 3 l WWEWTWETNEWE At the bottom of the plate size window click on the Measure icon Resize objects proportionally Resetto Square Advanced Measure OK Cancel 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems o 6 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual The Measure Wizard window will open The engraver will turn
36. Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation In this example the plate object lines were engraved KLEMA M SEKLEMA ws SEKLEMA e ems e 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 4 Profile Cutting In this section we will set up to engrave with a standard engraving cutter and cut completely through engraver s plastic with a cutter beveler The cutter beveler is used to create a contrast on the edge of the cut material The figure below shows the Engrave IT Pro spindle with a rotary cutter beveler Engrave IT Pro Spindle with Rotary Cutter Beveler FO First to install the rotating cutter loosen the set screw on the cutter knob with the supplied cutter wrench and move the cutter knob to about the mid point of the cutter tool then lightly tighten the set screw Insert the cutter into the top of spindle and lower it until the cutter knob can be screwed into the spindle Tighten the knob COUNTER CLOCKW SE when viewed from the top of the spindle until it is hand tight Then you must zero the cutter To do this you must first turn the micrometer so that the pointer points to O Note it is helpful to first turn the micrometer to the left clockwise until threads just start to appear on the spindle This allows for sufficient depth adjustment when turning the micrometer to the right Zero the cutter then set the engraving depth as described in the Rotary Engr
37. Vision Software will be introduced We will create a Plate Object in order to create multiple items with different text engraved on a single 7 85 x 5 4 inch 199 4 x 137 2 mm piece of coated brass also known as black brass or trophy brass The plate will use a text import function from an external text file that will be copied into a plate template and the Vision software will automatically format the imported text Begin by selecting the Plate Size Icon and setting the engraving area to a custom plate size with a 7 85 x 5 4 inch area Ange Selecton uet etn chon ueir Cirriemss0fri To create the Plate Object select Layout Plate Object Create Plate from the top toolbar menu File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Tramitoem View Option Help Swe Move M LE DOO lt k f 2d a gt i Arminge and Dstmbute e A Th l gY i Y a B 4 Pate Ctwect Create Plate Plate Suse h Pate rave Pate Clipboard Into Pate 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Adjust the number of plates to 1 leave spacing at 0 000 inches width and height to 2 500 and 1 25 inches set the left margin to 0 175 inches and the top margin to 0 200 inches as shown then click on Apply Note that the page margins on the toolbar are located such that the top field is for the top margin the left field is the left margin etc Number of Plates Speceg 0000 5 Hegt 1 250 guod 4cenmW
38. age will be quite large so it must be re sized to fit either by changing the size manually on the toolbar or by selecting the object and clicking on a corner node holding down the left mouse button and dragging the corner to make the image smaller For this example the image was re sized to 0 5 x 0 5 inches 12 7 x 12 7 mm and located at X 0 75 Y 1 875 as shown below Ple co Lon Amene Exoreve Tluestonm Yew Ontos Hep oe 4 se6 H es H 9394 HE oem a I 5 r aSgued soe9 u h Bux Y 24 7 Y a T sa ey i a ae j A Next three text fields are entered with the Text Compose tool At first when clicking in the middle of the Plate Object the text field is set to centered within the plate and auto sized We will adjust the text frame size and location using text Frame mode To enable select the Toolbar Mode Icon on the toolbar only visible after selecting text or after clicking on the Text Compose icon then clicking within the plate object then select the Frame mode This will allow sizing and placement of the text field IP X0 mde Nene a a ae CS qiu US sd 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 82 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select Frame mode E te WI m 6 0 oh rr e i z une gs C Character D Line Positions v Compress at Bounds Next we will re size the text area and type in some text it does not matter what text is entered her
39. amp Routing Systems 30 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select Install the jetup Wee eddy Ub beg Me grave D fre unitates Cheb intei te bann ee etait Pen cet n meme m Pme oy of mer ees eg C CERO Ch Caes et e dt Pune e ote he Lote Weed malin ua Cou mem T Pw mare huc cote dei co Pee adam es Thee nom Late nv aor 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 31 The following window may appear If so enter the drive letter path for the USB memory stick with your license file on it Example F then select OK Please insert tho Lconse Disk into your CD ROM drive or enter the correct path below and press OK to contnue Select Accept the license agreement then select Next 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 32 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select Next or change the destination folder not recommended Select Next to create the folder 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 33 The installation will continue Select the Vision VE810 S4 from the manufacturer s list on the left side of this window then select Next 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select Continue to install True Type fonts and Vision Engraving Fonts on your computer Fort rmitalatyon Vee orna amp Be mom Fn pem t Foe m etd VAT To ote t Vr m Vor Expert 170 be ved Cicing Costewe wii tia
40. amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation tot 4 7 Engraving Cylinders Cutter setup for this application is the same as described in the Diamond Drag Engraving section Follow the setup procedure in section 4 1 4 7 1 Example Job 7 Engraving Cylinders The software setup for engraving cylinders is the same as for setting up keys except for the job file name being used When engraving a cylinder open the job called Cylinder To hold the cylinders the T Slot table must be removed from the Engrave IT Pro and a vise must be mounted to the machine Remove the four thumbscrews that hold the T Slot table down per the picture below Remove the T Slot table 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 102 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Install the vise and secure it by tightening the 4 mounting screws Make sure the 4 vise pins are installed on the top of the vise Slide the acrylic cylinder fixture onto the vise pins on the top of the vise Install the cylinders into the fixture and tighten the handle on the vise to lock the cylinders securely 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation BEN The Cut Toolbox will appear and the options for engraving will appear on the top toolbar Select the Device drop down arrow Then select the VE810 Vise S4 as the device File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Transft File Edit Layout A E Tri e nisi istis lo t ae ed Tool AllTools
41. aving and click on OK In the picture below the Cut Toolbox shows that the Vacuum Prox Dry Run and opindle are all enabled Since this is the second example job sending a Dry Run job to the engraver is suggested Select the Engrave Icon to send the file to the engraver Qm iome 9 ct Pm ers lt 2 Tar Corm rowe Al sti a BSBZ UCOS OSOZGNU Ss If the Dry Run showed no set up errors the job can be re sent to the engraver with the Dry Run disabled Place the material on the table shown with Multi Mat on the t slot table to hold the engraving material in place and press the start button on the machine to begin engraving 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 66 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual NOTE The design of the Vacuum Chip Removal System is to clear the debris away from the engraved material and prevent the chips from scratching the surface of the material during operation and or getting trapped between the nose cone and the material when using the proximity sensor function and causing the engraver to not engrave to the proper depth When the file is complete remove the material from the table HINT Use a light bristle brush to clean out any debris that may remain in the engraved characters SEKLEMA _ e ws SEKLENA RSSEKLEMA WISER 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 4 3 Step by Step Operation Burnishing In this section we will
42. aving section You will then need to set the cutting depth of the cutter beveler tool Setting Cut Depth for Cutter Beveler Tool Standard Method If you have measured the thickness of the material to be cut you can adjust the micrometer in two ways 1 adjust the cutter to cut through the material PLUS 0 001 0 003 inches 0 0250 0 075 mm This method will produce a clean cut of the parts and lightly cut into the sacrificial material underneath or 2 adjust the cutter depth to cut through the material MINUS 0 001 0 003 inches 0 0250 0 075 mm This will create a kiss cut that will leave a very thin amount of material which holds all of the parts together then the parts can be snapped apart after removal from the engraver This second method is ideal in production environments where part handling is an issue Alternate Method For Setting Cut Depth for Cutter Beveler Tool Stacked Material Method As an alternate to dialing the micrometer 50 or 60 clicks to set the cut depth on 1 16th inch plastics or up to 130 clicks for 1 8th inch material this second method utilizes a second piece of the same kind and thickness of material to be cut to set the cut depth Refer to the below diagram the material to be cut is placed on top of the sacrificial material Multi Mat materials The material to be cut is held in place either with double sided tape or by the spreay adhesive transfer tape method detailed in the Holding 2012 Vision Engra
43. ced on the t slot table in order to hold the engraving material in place The Cut Toolbox will appear and the options for engraving will appear on the top toolbar Make sure the Device selected is for your machine then select the Tool Setup icon File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Transform View Options Help Tool Ali Tools Copies Sat 1000 5 w 1 800 ITool Setup Device VEB10 S4 Cut Toolbox COD MwO TEN 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 59 The Tool Setup window will appear Select the appropriate material from the Material Selection drop down list In this example the material Metals Diamond Drag is selected Then click on OK Since we are running a file for the first time we will select the Dry Run option from the Cut Toolbox MEDON Vann A l Dry Run Cut Toolbox SOD amp Make sure the D appears by selecting it The default is Off for the Dry Run which will engrave the plate We want to make sure our file has been set up properly in this example and that the material is positioned correctly NOTE Dry Run Operation There is an offset between the spindle and the red laser pointer of approximately 0 40 inches 10 1 mm in the X and 0 55 inches 14 mm in the Y directions Therefore if the characters to be engraved extend beyond 9 6 inches 244 mm X to the right and 8 45 inches 214 6 mm Y toward the bottom of the machine s ho
44. e It is just entered to create the text object To re size the text frame click and hold with the left mouse button on the black edge of the text frame and drag the frame to the appropriate size z Paa li JEL ba then Two more text fields are entered in the same manner re sized and fonts are changed A gt b ccm 7 cTCL r MT fe L t T OH i LI Pm l QYoxe e A OUJ PSAL MT A IAOU JOCI L atar Eae e ATDTITNIT O Certified Flight i 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 83 At this point we need to change the two fixed text fields to graphics so that when we import the text file for multiple badges the correct text is replaced Select the two text fields shown and from the toolbar select Arrange Text To Graphics HINT to select more than one object click on the first object hold down the Shift Key then click on additional objects Layout Arrange Engrave Transform Yiew Options Heip A Order 43 2 t 30 ON Te 050 61 5 Mate Path CirieH ox 190 00 z A Break Path Cuts I Text To Graptecs AlteB Ine P 39 Ju a x f i s 22 pa On wy Coert To d Clipping The two text fields are now non editable graphics and will not be replaced when importing a text file with variable text Next copy the list of text variables from a Notepad tex
45. e enter the information then select OK Tat Subettution T ree pM mb w ome em c Perder on teum u ambu ho dom wr wel On ee p uut ed ub b eh oo6 Ge T atte oum amp beet E a x osi ie More 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation The complete layout of the keys with text will be shown on the screen e M u Ameqe pen haue ep Ves Opus Uu Uu mi Hl fis dde TE 4 6 59uMEBecvev2nw Mt ABN 7 H s ow ve x Ld LI Installing the key template From the key templates shipped with your machine select the template to be used Shown are several of the available templates 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 98 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select the desired key template and attach the two T Slot screws through the front with washers and then turn over to attach the T Nuts as shown below Turn the fixture back over and slide the fixture on the engraving table Tighten the T slot screws as shown below To load the keys insert the top of the key against the top of the key opening and then press the key into the slot This is the simple and fast method of putting the keys in the holder 5 w Once the keys have been installed in the fixture send the file to the Engrave IT Pro by first selecting the Engrave icon from the left toolbar IRS E 12 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by
46. e knob COUNTER CLOCKWISE when viewed from the top of the spindle until it is hand tight 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 53 With your finger at the bottom of the nose cone loosen the cutter knob set screw and lower the cutter so that the cutting tip extends below the bottom of the nose cone by approximately 1 4 inch 6 mm Then tighten the cutter knob set screw Turn the machine s power switch on Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision Software for an example job please refer to the following section Place the material on the t slot table There is no need to adjust the Z Axis height of the machine also known as Set Surface In this type of engraving the Proximity Sensor will automatically sense when the cutter tip contacts the material and will adjust the Z Axis height and cutting pressure Also the spindle does not need to rotate The material selection shown in the next section will preset the engraver to turn the spindle rotation off and turn the proximity sensor on 4 1 1 Example Job 1 Diamond Drag In this first example Diamond Drag engraving will be performed on a 3 x 2 plate The material used for this example application is black painted aluminum Starting with a new file in Vision Expert 9 software the first step is to adjust the plate size to match the plate to be engraved C S o0 CUN us bo 4 3 sxs i mp e To e s te MEAS amp 6 W X
47. e oe oe Ev Oeo Ev ecu a sese Foi dese Pe eoa rob ees ea robe esa ou 80 5 Engraving KEYS sooo eosue nee Sradsuug uso E do Ku du ea cune tuin eon fus quu Me I De nu Ox dea cin OS Vua dE 92 Example Job 5 Engraving Keys o oen eee eere er aere aeo cose t exe eee oet Core eek Sae opu tese nes Carb pu eek a rob cerva s exe aoa e pobs 92 6 Engraving IC COFGS iceocosius vex aane aerae adu Ino cux uc hi ades mon LR confusus o n Eier atue unicus Qo Er eo c aS ePi Cue 100 Example Job 6 Engraving IC Cores 5 eerie eee eene ouk onov e kenne oy dictu n avus n e cuv a an cru a aa x aua E NER NU NEUE 100 T Engraving CylIDndets as uocecuxoce 3pnaetucxuntususs E E aua icsuido Ku ce aan nM a 101 Example Job 7 Engraving Cylinders ore eeee eee vekor n uv uuu yo Veo n mu arua Eu a uuu E xHuv uva Eu a ruv uu nua E vi R a VUE EUR 101 8 ENOravnog LOCKS c Hn 104 Example Job 8 Engraving LOCKS seve rore ere occ ree reser ep even rue aaa ere aa aa aaa a rer eR EVE Eua E VEM RU REUS 104 9 Vectorizing Bitmaps and Creating Vector Fills eeseeseess 106 Vectorizing a Bitmap in Vision 9 Software eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eese nnne nnne nennen nnne nnne 106 Vector Hatch gil Lett 108 Part V Advanced Operation 115 1 Using the Measure FeallG uice edu enne oe petrae aun nonus uon ue us au nia pavi s uua unu niae ov Yon xu unn uou r aU 115 2 Custom H
48. e set surface button is used to set the surface point of the material you are engraving The procedure for setting the surface is as follows a Use the X amp Y jog buttons to move the spindle over the material to be engraved b Press the Set Surface button The LCD screen will display the message below for approximately 3 seconds NOTE The Set Surface button will flash green C Once the message above disappears press and hold down the Z down jog button until the spindle touches the engraving material d Press the Start button to set this as the surface position The spindle will then move up to its lift position HINT It is sometimes easier to set the surface right before engraving the job To do this send a job to the machine to be engraved Press Pause Press Start The spindle will move to the first point to be engraved and pause You can then jog the Z down until it touches the surface and press Start to set the surface Then press Start and the job will engrave ALT Set Surface button When you hold down the ALT button and press the Set eurface button the red pointer will power on Holding down the ALT button and pressing Set Surface again will power the red pointer off Goto Home button When you press the Goto Home button the engraver will return to the top left corner of the T Slot table which is the machine s main home position Pressing this while a job is running will lift the spindle up move to the home posi
49. ecte1 setworks lm Cae get F aee wise nubes my f pow tein mogpert Tet CODED erene vos we Ug Ram vou tort oimn gee w ha ogee tor ars Powe Otter a P actress amome Q um De fet P ahd wee Y edo Sots Let m pater m ora OAS wr AD eee Gr ws wt Oe Pus hame A wr mdr tans Posh DAI rene Alberto DN snm Wehen stings epee ext proe 1 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation The IP address of the machine will need to be configured in order to set up the connections properly Select the box next to the machine now listed in the Discover Machine Tools window to expand the information Then select Configure Vision VE810 s4 at the bottom of the screen inane COEM 0 tM ee he et eee ba Select Use Static IP Use DHCP Select this option If you have a DHCP serever in your network The machine bool will obtain network settings automatically If the machine tool does not come back online after few seconds please power cycke the machine tool Use Static IP Se ect this option to statically aasign an IP address to the machine tool The IP adddeess should be ie one of Che networks configured on this computer and shoukt be unique in thet network cw em 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems o Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Set the IP address as shown to 192 168 5 101 then select OK This sets the machine s IP address Confi
50. ended Warranty is not purchased within 30 days of the expiration of the original equipment Warranty or within 30 days of the expiration of an existing Extended Warranty the equipment will be in Lapse of Warranty An Extended Warranty can never again be purchased for any equipment that is in Lapse of Warranty It is the responsibility of the purchaser of the equipment to maintain accurate records and to know the expiration date of any Warranty The above and foregoing is the only warranty of any kind either expressed or implied by statute or otherwise regarding the System its fitness quality merchantability or otherwise Any warranties implied by law are hereby expressly disclaimed No oral or written information or advice given by Vision its Dealers Distributors Agents or Employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty Neither Vision nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation production or delivery of the System shall be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages including damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information and the like arising out of the use of or inability to use the product Any software supplied by Vision in conjunction with the purchase of the System for use therewith shall be governed by its own separate software license and warranty agreement Terms and Conditions are subject to change For Warranty
51. ended depth is unavailable trial and error can be used to find the appropriate cut depth Since the depth is set to zero at this time in order to increase cut depth the micrometer at the bottom of the spindle should be rotated to the right counter clockwise when viewing from the top of the spindle To set a depth of 0 010 inches 0 25 mm turn the micrometer to the right 10 clicks Each click of the micrometer is 0 001 inches 0 025 mm Run a job with an initial setting of 0 005 0 010 inches 0 12 0 25 mm After the job has run for a short time press the Pause Button on the front panel then adjust the micrometer for more or less depth depending on the whether the engraving is acceptable Note be careful not to set the depth of cut greater than the material thickness This will cut completely through the material and potentially cut into the t slot table Press Start to resume engraving and to determine if the depth is appropriate For a detailed example of running an rotary engraving job please see the following section 4 2 1 Example Job 2 Rotary Engraving In this example a sign will be made using engraver s plastic The piece is pre cut and measures 4 inches x 6 inches 100 x 150 mm Note In this application it is highly recommended to use the Vacuum Chip Removal System as described in the Optional Accessories section The process of engraving or cutting plastics acrylics sign foam and wood produces a significant amount
52. engraver is set up as in Rotary Engraving section before running the file If the Dry Run shows proper set up resend the file with the Dry Run turned off Use the proper cutting tool for the engraving application Note that the nose cone for the vacuum chip removal system has been installed in this picture NIA LEM fri ries ales rie aw re I LLL TI d N D wian r rei aon Miyy m A LI ooreo wi LJ Ta D aam p oem oc ce Se 7 ar Pree EYL Jit Cieno Abb ye g nuw g 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 89 Cutting After sending the engrave file to the machine the Filter by Color window will re appear signaling that the software is ready for you to send another file to the engraver Since we need to change the material setting select Stop Cutting Filter by Color fmm 5 Filter Reg Marks Stop Cutting To change to the material setting for cutting select Engrave from the top toolbar menu then Tool Options Or you can click on the Engrave icon then open the Tool Setup Window and select the material ud Vinon Express 9 Profe Cutting COL fie Eat Layout Arrange Engr Transform Yiew Options Hel Plate Obyect 361 Output Ate LJ 288340 055 Engraving Defaults Tool Options Plate Engrave h TOY 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 90 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select the Engrave ico
53. ess If the suction nozzle becomes clogged remove the hose connection to the nose cone Remove the cutter then unscrew the vacuum nose cone Using a vacuum or an air hose clean out the nose and the vacuum tube leading to the nose cone Reinstall the nose cone and the vacuum hose Without a vacuum chip removal system you should remove the cutter before attempting to clean the nose cone The nose cone retainer ring the nose cone and the micrometer collar should all be removed and cleaned using a vacuum or compressed air The three nose cone components should be removed and cleaned at least every day or as frequently as necessary Failure to clean the nose cone regularly will result in premature spindle failure Cleaning the Vacuum Filter only with the vacuum chip removal option On systems with a vacuum chip removal system frequent cleaning of the vacuum filter is necessary for proper performance When engraving with the vacuum filter system the filter should be checked and cleaned several times a day depending on the amount of engraving performed If the vacuum does not appear to be functioning efficiently clean the filter more frequently To clean the vacuum filter system disconnect the vacuum hose from the canister Loosen the three wing nuts on top of the canister enough to allow the attached bolts to swing away from the lid then remove the lid Do not completely remove the wing nuts There are two filters inside the canister Carefully
54. g machine are sealed and or coated using special low friction methods and should not be lubricated DO NOT attempt to lubricate the spindle or the spindle bearings This will attract particles and dust which will build up between the shaft and sleeve and possibly prevent movement If you suspect lubrication problems call your dealer representative or the service department at Vision DO NOT oil the stepper drive motors None of the motors on the Engrave IT Pro require lubrication Oiling the stepper motors can permanently damage them DO NOT use any type of grease product to lubricate this machine 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 138 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 6 4 Changing the Motor Belt Over a period of time the Engrave IT Pro motor belt will wear When the motor belt wears it will stretch and cause the spindle to slip or stall When this happens the motor belt generally needs to be changed The following explains the procedure for changing the motor belt Cover Removal Top Cover Screws Remove the two top cover screws shown below Screw Locators Back Cover Screws Remove the five back cover screws shown below The center screw does not absolutely need to be removed It holds a cable clamp inside the back cover of the machine To remove the center screw reach inside the machine with a 11 32 nut driver to hold the nut and remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver from the back of
55. ghtening a thumbscrew Corner Clamps This clamp is designed to hold down square or rectangular plates By lining up the V cut out of the clamp with the corner of the plate the engraver is allowed maximum engraving space It will hold material as thin as 1 32 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 152 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 8 3 Fixtures Universal Pin Fixtures Available for the Versa Vise T slot table and Self Centering Vise Also usable with other computerized engravers and Pantographs These fixtures enable engraving on uniquely shaped items such as pens lighters knives keychains and more Universal Clamping Bars w Medallion Holder These clamping bars hold 1 to 3 round objects at a time Engrave multiple notary seals paperweights and a variety of other circular items With a place for the eye of medallions this clamp adapts to any vise or table that has a T slot system 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Optional Accessories 153 Seal Fixture The Seal Fixture enables engraving on notary seals medallions coasters paperweights dog tags and other round objects Usable with the Quick Lock or Versa Vise Adjustable Pen Fixture Enables engraving on most pens and cylindrical items that vary in diameter from end to end Available for most computerized engravers and Pantographs It is also usable with the Versa Vise and Self Centering Vise 2012 Visi
56. gure Vision VERIO 94 15535 CENE Use DHCP Sedect this option If you have a DHCP senever in your network The machine bool will obtain network settings automaticaly If the machine tool does not come beck online after few seconds please power cycle the machine tool Us Sakip 192 168 5 tot Setect this option to statically assign an IP address to the machine tool The IP axddeess should be ie one of e networks configured on this computer and should be unique in thet network ox cen The configuration is complete at this point Close the Discover Machine Tools window and return to the Main Installation Screen to proceed with the software installation detailed in the next section 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation o 3 1 2 Network Connection Connecting via Standard Network Cable to Network PC Network Vision Machine or Controller Once the machine is connected to your network with the supplied network cable turn the machine on The power switch for the Engrave IT Pro is located below the LCD screen on the front of the machine After the machine has initialized Goto Home will be displayed after initializing plug the supplied USB drive into an available USB port on your computer NOTE This installation is performed on a Windows 7 PC For Windows Vista or Windows XP the screens are slightly different The computer will recognize the USB drive and the following screen
57. harng to Mero soft Neteco Subeet mad Va Prset Ponco Versos TCP ve EEN nd e VW d Linc aw Tagology Decovery Mappe UO Dover Y Lehm Topology Decavery Frtpoeder CR DAS acum afi em deor s aoc Pa ufum DAP wem wheres Peete om DATO m Aderat DATS Kn Tay mes eot Control Proto coqwmeewr Ponco The Jeta ante gros nho protocot Pal 2e27edu conmumic 8607 Boone Gverse rin ortaci hetwofca T vedde mings epee ext 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation The IP address of the machine will need to be set to set up the connections properly Select the box next to the machine now listed in the Discover Machine Tools window to expand the information Then select Configure Your Machine at the bottom of the screen Co Pee m Ae eei PISOS OR amp MA ZA US FATADE j malin c aom oom Cun ewes Doc mem c mor Lih mae barem meme DEO Select Use Static IP Use DHCP Select this option If you have a DHCP serever in your network The machine bool will obtain network settings automatically Tf the machine tool does not come beck online after few seconds please power cycle the machine tool Use Static IP Select this option to statically assign an IP address to the machine tool The IP access should be ie one of Che networks configured on this computer and shoukd be unique in thet network c em 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 8 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manua
58. he engraver Note that when using the measure feature the machine will have its home position changed You will need to reset the home position to the upper left hand corner of the engraving table in order to use the machine normally 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems ons Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 5 2 Custom Home Positions Using Set Offset For some applications it may be easier to engrave an item by setting a custom home position Typically the home is set to a point on your material in the upper left hand corner of the area to be engraved An example of this is shown below using an electrical outlet cover 2 75 a i gt Enoraving Area Y In this example the user has identified the engraving area on an item and the home 0 0 position of the machine will be set to match the upper left corner of the engraving area Referencing the drawing above the engraving area is 1 25 inches wide x 0 25 inches high 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 9 In the Vision 9 software begin by making the plate size the same as the engraving area 1 25 inches x 0 25 inches as shown below sa het Layne auge ingore fenton Ves Opam nep ome 4 coo nom tow H wmm D gt g s 3 i vemm 5 8 E LI poe Hd 5 E con Juee4cemurn mu EVA Cah sare wee BOSZSOOECCSOSNO 5 e Ma Lave Aeuampe y Teter Vu OG e _i g ome o se e t tm z i om
59. hics the color is unknown so making sure the graphics are the correct color is good practice 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 8 Note that is there is more than one page of names each page of the file will need to have the plate frame color changed a Pate Otpaci Sae Layer Layer4 Tres PLE Fe een i s B ago After changing the plate frame color If you try to send this file to the engraver at this point by clicking on the Engrave icon a warning screen may appear as below Cut Order Warning y eulple too ee beng used for Tes job enable tfe Cut By Cole opbon m Flotng Defaults For woo 3D Chisel obs output the color assigned amp the Fil Tool passes tet Det show thes message coan 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 86 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual In order to engrave by color from the toolbar menu select Engrave Engraving Defaults Note that the Cut Order Warning screen refers to the Plotting Defaults but the menu item is Engraving Defaults P Vision Express 9 Cut and Engraved Badges 2 CDL File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Transform View Options H Plate Object 250 o Output Alt P 894 9 199 id Engraving Defaults E n Tool Options 1 14 a Sj a e3 Plate Engrave In order to send the engrave file to the engraver select the Engrave icon from the left toolbar at
60. hine Cut Toolbox ran ee Py ur JIBEXI I4 T Engrave Press the Start Button on the machine to begin engraving 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 106 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 9 4 9 1 Vectorizing Bitmaps and Creating Vector Fills In this brief section the commonly used techniques of importing a bitmap and vectorizing it for engraving cutting and the process or adding a vector fill to an outline will be demonstrated It is often required that a scanned image or a bitmap file is requested to be engraved Since the Vision engraver is vector based and requires vector lines in order to follow a path for engraving these bitmaps will need to be converted to vector images before being sent to the engraver In many cases the outline itself does not represent the graphic properly The middle of the image will need to be engraved as well and this requires a vector fill to be added to the vector image so that the engraver can create larger wider engraved areas Vectorizing a Bitmap in Vision 9 Software The Vision 9 software has a new and vastly simplified method of creating a vector outline from a bitmap image Vector outlines are automatically created when the bitmap is imported in the drawing The following procedure can be used to import custom logos or images into the Vision 9 software for engraving purposes Compatible file types Whether the user wishes to scan an image and
61. ial and cause overheating in the spindle area The vacuum chip removal system is designed to simplify the engraving process and minimize wear and tear on the engraver It uses a vacuum nose cone to remove chips created during the engraving process before they have the chance to create problems The quiet pump coupled with the micro fine layered filters assures that your unwanted chips are whisked away effortlessly The vacuum pump canister uses replaceable reusable filters to assure maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness This vacuum chip removal system is available with or without a Vision vacuum nose cone The Optional Vacuum Chip Removal System 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 150 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 8 2 Hold Down Clamps Wedge Clamps Simply slide the clamp onto the T slot table surface and position it over the edge of the engraving stock The downward clamping force eliminates bowing This clamp can be used with material up to 1 4 thick Push Down Clamps This double sided clamp secures items from the edge It is ideal for heavy duty items that are being cut contoured or engraved 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Optional Accessories Edge Clamps This clamp is designed to secure engraving materials from the top surface and avoids bowing in most applications This clamp will hold material thicknesses of 020 032 062 and 125 by rotating the clamp and ti
62. icon below is enabled then select the Engrave icon on the Cut Toolbox to send the file to the engraver u A o rave A Engrave icon from toolbar Cut Toolbox COMO PMA XBL Prox icon shown as enabled Engrave icon 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation at Make sure the material is positioned properly and secured on the engraving table then press the Start Button on the engraver to begin engraving The finished piece should appear as shown below 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 62 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 2 Rotary Engraving In this section we will set up to engrave with a rotating cutter The figure below shows the Engrave IT Pro spindle with a rotary cutter Engrave IT Pro Spindle with Rotary Cutter tive Mn De i First to install the rotating cutter loosen the set screw on the cutter knob with the supplied cutter wrench and move the cutter knob to about the mid point of the cutter tool then lightly tighten the set screw Note that the set screw on the cutter knob is NOT a standard Allen screw It is a Spline Wrench DO NOT attempt to turn the set screw with any tool other than the cutter wrench Insert the cutter into the top of spindle and lower it until the cutter knob can be screwed into the spindle The cutter knob is REVERSE threaded so in order to tighten the cutter knob turn the k
63. ifferent method of holding the material If double sided tape is being used it may be thick enough to change your surface flatness and the engraving depth 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 3 The T slot table may not be flat or has been installed improperly 4 The table the machine is sitting on may not be a level surface 5 Make sure the spindle spring pressure knob is locked all the way down Hint While its true that you can do non nose riding engraving it s not easy to hold any controlled accuracy on the depth This takes flat material a very flat table and some degree of skill and confidence It also takes an application where some amount of uneven engraving may be tolerated Problem There are tails or swirls in the corners of my engraving Possible solutions 1 The cutter speed is too fast relative to your X Y speed Slow your spindle speed down or increase your table speed 2 The cutter is worn or damaged Replace it or have it re sharpened Problem There is fuzz fur or lines in the bottom of my cut showing each cutter path Steps are noticeable in the bottom of the cut Possible solutions 1 This can be caused by dull cutters the wrong cutter or not enough overlap for each cut Try changing cutter size slightly You may get better clean up 2 Try taking a second pass cut at 001 002 deeper This may clean up the roughness 3 Resharpen the cutter The
64. ill cover the importing of text variables for multi plate engraving In the fourth example job a set of name badges will be engraved and cut out of engravers plastic Example jobs 5 8 are specific applications for engraving Keys IC Cores Lock Cylinders and Locks The sections and example jobs are designed to incrementally teach the user how to use the machine as well as use some of the common functions within the Vision software It is recommended that the first time user read through and practice the techniques in these example files in the sequence they are provided in this manual Diamond Drag Engraving Engraving Non Rotating In this section we will set up to engrave with a non rotating cutter such as a diamond drag cutter The figure below shows the Engrave IT Pro spindle with a diamond drag cutter The Engrave IT Pro spindle with diamond drag cutter First to install the diamond drag cutter loosen the set screw on the cutter knob with the supplied cutter wrench and move the cutter knob to about the mid point of the cutter tool then lightly tighten the set screw Note that the set screw on the cutter knob is NOT a standard Allen screw It is a Spline Wrench DO NOT attempt to turn the set screw with any tool other than the cutter wrench Insert the cutter into the top of spindle and lower it until the cutter knob can be screwed into the spindle The cutter knob is REVERSE threaded so in order to tighten the cutter knob turn th
65. ine Limited Warranty Vision Computerized Engraving and Routing Systems Vision Computerized Engraving and Routing Systems Vision warrants that for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment to the original purchaser of the Engrave IT Pro the System that the System will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service Upon written notification we will transfer the remaining warranty to a new customer This warranty shall cover all elements except for items covered by separate manufacturer s warranties and consumable items Consumable items include but shall not be limited to belts brushes lubricants and cutters furnished with the System for which no warranty is provided In the event a defect is discovered during the warranty period within thirty days of discovery but no later than the last day of the warranty period as described above the user shall contact Vision for instructions regarding disposition of the problem Vision shall at its option either 1 repair the affected product with new or refurbished parts or 2 provide a replacement Any incidental costs including the cost of shipment from the user s location to the point of repair and return and any installation performed by the user shall be at the expense of the user This warranty covers normal use only and shall be void in the event that the System is altered or modified without authorization by Vision or is subject to abu
66. ing Problem 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 front panel If OK retry the job 2 There is possibly a bad drive board in the machine Contact your distributor Problem Unusually loud noises during the engraving process Possible solutions 1 Make sure the cutter or nose cone is not loose 2 Make sure the speed settings are correct for the material being cut 3 Isolate the cause of the unusual noise Perform a dry run with a No changes to the machine b The cutter removed c The engraving motor turned OFF This is done in the Cut Toolbox by turning the Spindle control to OFF If the noise persists it may be confined to the X Y or Z axis Check for proper lubrication of lead screws Follow lubrication instructions in the Maintenance section If the noise persists further isolate the cause by doing the following a Remove the motor belt b Run the engraving motor without starting a job Loose motor belts may cause some noises so removal will narrow down the problem If the noise is present with the spindle motor on check the motor brushes If there is no unusual noise when running the spindle motor with no belt attached do the following a Attach the motor belt b Run the spindle motor and vary the RPM by turning the spindle speed control knob Noise levels may vary If the noise persists check the spindle for overheating Exce
67. ing Systems Step by Step Operation In order to align the text to the center of the plate select Layout Arrange and Distribute Align to Sign Blank Center as shown below from the top toolbar Note that there are several ways to align objects within the Vision software meten BEIM roeqe tope teentoem iow Oven Hip Size Move Arrange and Distribute Align to Last Object Group Ctri GG Align to Sgn Blank Lett Alt Delete Ungroup Alt G Right Alt Page Down Ungroup Al Top Alt Insert Bottom Alt Page Up Plate Object Plate Size C Horizontally Alt End Plate Frame Centers Vertically Alt Home The Break Text warning may appear If so select No If Yes is chosen and more than one line of text has been entered each line will align on top of one another in the center of the plate Do you want to bee mait hing teat Obsects apart Don t show this message again T s We at Lap Anenge Umum femen View Optom Help erate oe fem fee Spem E P tpo 8 AE M rece the asec oth Sera BS Xm ae Fen Gece woe Meee Lem Layer t uo rr e EGSZSUGSEODGOZGNLOr 6565 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 58 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Next the material should be placed on the engraving table with the upper left corner of the material positioned in the home position upper left corner of the engraving table Note that the Multi Mat material has been pla
68. job or send a new job to the machine B3 Button The B3 button will toggle the jog speed between Fast Medium and Slow The current jog speed can be seen on the LCD screen X amp Y Jog buttons The X amp Y jog buttons are used to move the position of the spindle on the T Slot table work area This is used to position graphics or to move the material The X jog buttons will move the engraving spindle left and right The Y jog buttons will move the t slot table front to back The machine will jog at the speed displayed on the LCD screen medium slow or fast Pressing the B3 button toggles between speeds As you use the X amp Y jog buttons the spindle position will be displayed on the LCD screen JA adi Z Jog Buttons These will move the spindle up and down These buttons are commonly used for setting the surface of your material when you are not using the proximity sensor The spindle will jog up and down at the speed displayed on the LCD screen medium slow or fast Pressing the B3 button toggles between speeds As you use the Z jog buttons the spindle position will be displayed on the LCD screen Ls 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 0 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual ALT button The ALT button is used to access different functions Typically this button will need to be held down and another button pressed at the same time to access the function Set Surface button Th
69. k on the side of the lock A1205 BACK Used for engraving the A1205 lock on the back side A1205 SIDE Used for engraving the A1205 lock on the side of the lock If the T Slot table is installed on the Engrave IT Pro remove it and install the vise as performed in Example Job 7 Engraving Cylinders section of this manual Install the lock holder on the vice and tighten the knob on the vise to secure the lock Once the job has been set up in the Vision 9 software select the Engrave icon from the left toolbar The Cut Toolbox will appear and the options for engraving will appear on the top toolbar Select the Device drop down arrow File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Tri Tool All Tools v Device VE810 S4 ral 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 105 Select the VE810 Vise S4 as the device then select the Tool Setup icon from the top toolbar File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Transfi Tool AllTools C File Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Tran Device VE810S4 z 1 Tool All Tools Y VE810 S4 h 0 75 E Device VE810ViseS4 Fy E VE810 Vise Rotated Tool Setup ila n TE n amp n og The Tool Setup window will appear Select the appropriate material from the Material Selection drop down list In this example the material Metals Diamond Drag is selected Then click on OK If you are ready to engrave select the Engrave icon on the Cut Toolbox to send the file to the mac
70. l Set the IP address as shown to 192 168 5 101 then select OK This sets the machine s IP address Configure Vion Express Engrmes 15983 _ Use DHCP Sedect this option f you heave a DHCP senever in your network The mechine bool will obtain network settings automatically If the machine tool does not come back online after few seconds cleanse pover cycle the machine tool UseState IP 19 168 por Sefect this option to statically aacion an IP address to the machine tool The IP axddeess should be in one of Che networks configured on this computer and shoukd be unique in thet metwork The configuration is complete at this point The new IP address should appear in a few seconds in the Discover Machine Tools window Close the Discover Machine Tools window and return to the Main Installation Screen to proceed with the software installation in the next section 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 29 3 2 Engrave IT Pro Software Installation Select Step 2 Install Engrave IT Pro Software N Enpave 2 Pro Sotme Kaba Ilco Engrave It Pro software Please olow the hepe below Step 2 instal Engrave t Pro Software Esptore USB Memory The Windows Installer will prepare the installation Windows Installer re Preparing to instal h Select Next D Inya 7 Pro Setup Welcome to the Engrave IT Pro Setup Wizard 2012 Vision Engraving
71. l for more details to hold down material to the t slot table Double sided tape or Multi Mat material are available from your Vision Distributor or directly from Vision The quick lock vise is included with the Engrave IT Pro Hold Down Techniques Holding material in place is critical for engraving and cutting applications The Multi Mat material is useful for both applications but using double sided tape or a spray adhesive can be a better choice for some applications For most materials and engraving applications the Multi Mat material is the easiest to use Simply place it on the table and place the material to be engraved on top of it When cutting completely through or kiss cutting materials care must be taken to not cut too far through the material or the Multi Mat will be slightly cut in the process The most common approach to cutting when using the Multi Mat is to set the cut depth using the machines micrometer or the stacked material method as described below and in the section on Profile Cutting When using the micrometer the material thickness should be measured with calipers Keep in mind that some materials can vary in thickness and there may be areas that remain uncut For a detailed explanation on the use of the micrometer for setting cutting depth see Example Job 4 in the Profile Cutting section Stacked Material Method Many times double sided tape can be a quick and very secure way to hold material down the the t slot table
72. le file import the file to vectorize the bitmap then select the Break Path icon to separate the individual outlines c men lepat eet 8 E Lam Ate Soper owe Yee 0 fre m r S i r rakes soeneren wasn ei APP 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 113 Next we will need to create a path The Vision 9 software has an intelligent path tool that will automatically detect portions of the graphic that are within outside vector lines and will create a hatch fill with the center portions left as unfilled Press the F3 button on the computer keyboard to select all items then select the Make Path icon p i g Then click and hold on the node in the center of the graphic The automatic detection will display the areas that can be hatch filled SELTER ASTEESEEN ESRAS za e i s ew i 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 14 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual If this looks correct select the Hatch Fill icon tae DLE d de tat Amge Dupuer umm Ves Come P Re TE 1 E e ten 3 P tm E AIRC 4 o 6RuWxtzs The hatch fill will be applied Adjust the tool options as desired and select Close from the toolbar menu The file is ready to be sent to the engraver cen seems 7 am rey p o c o aor tes z s v s RRE GRAFF A BSE ENR CoS A a a 2 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems
73. ll appear Select the machine series from the Manufacturer list on the left side by placing a check mark in the box to the left of the machine you wish to use the driver for then select the driver s from the Output Device list on the right side of this window by placing a check mark in the box to the left of the driver s you wish to install Click on Next to install the driver s E 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 130 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual The installation will proceed and the below window will appear briefly When this window closes automatically the driver s will then be available in the Device drop down list If you wish to uninstall driver s simply follow the above procedure and deselect the drivers by removing the check mark to the left of the machines you want to uninstall from the Manufacturer section of the Driver Installation Wizard window then click on Next to remove those drivers 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Advanced Operation 131 6 Maintenance Vision strives for the highest quality in their manufacturing process to provide you with the most cost effective reliable engraving machine in use today Please remember that proper maintenance and care is necessary to achieve maximum product life expectancy The engraving environment generates small plastic and metal chips as well as other particles during operation As with any machinery your engraving sys
74. llation In the following sections the complete machine and Vision software installation will be outlined There are three connection configurations possible with the Engrave IT Pro The first is a direct cable connection from the Engrave IT Pro to your computer via the network port There is a special crossover cable supplied with the machine for this connection type This configuration is for a stand alone computer that is NOT connected to a WIRED network or internet The machine can be connected to a computer that is connected to a wireless network in this manner The second configuration is for connection to the Engrave IT Pro through a wired network using a standard network cable DO NOT use the crossover cable when connecting to a network In this configuration the Engrave IT Pro will be recognized as a network device Connection to the machine in this manner is the easier of the two connection types If there are no network connections available a network hub can be added to allow connection of the engraver to your network The third configuration is for a connection from the computer to a hub or router and then to the Engrave IT Pro This is WITHOUT a computer network Standard Ethernet cables are used in this configuration Please call your distributor or the service department at Vision for assistance if you are having problems connecting your machine 3 1 Machine Connections On the rear of the Engrave IT Pro there are three c
75. me position the file will not run because the motion system would have to move beyond its limits When ready to send the file to the engraver make sure the power switch is turned on and the machine has initialized the Goto Home message has appeared and you ve pressed Goto Home then select the Engrave icon from the Cut Toolbox Cut Toolbox We a m NE OGorno rMEONT Engrave Note keeps hands and other loose objects away from the engraver during operation Press the Start Button on the engraver to begin the Dry Run The Dry Run feature will automatically activate the red dot laser pointer and show the user where the machine will engrave Note If the spindle turns or begins to drop toward the material either press the Pause Button or the Stop Button on the machine If either of these occur make sure that Dry Run was selected in the Cut Toolbox shown as the letter D and that the spindle has not been turned on The Spindle icon on the Cut Toolbox is show below for reference 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 60 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Spindle icon shown as disabled Cut Toolbox COD ba 0 amp AMAL Sat nn d 4 Spindle Red Laser Pointer If the file and material appear to be positioned properly and you are ready to engrave select the Engrave icon from the left toolbar turn off the Dry Run option and check to make sure the Proximity Sensor see the Prox
76. ms 10 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 10 Spindle Motor Pulley The spindle motor pulley is mounted to the top of the spindle motor and drives the motor belt The motor belt drives the spindle enabling it to rotate the cutting tool The spindle motor pulley is hidden by the spindle cover In order to see it you must remove the cover Engrave IT Pro top view 11 Z Axis leadscrew This drives the spindle up and down while engraving 12 Down Pressure Spring Adjust This knob adjusts the amount of pressure that the spindle applies to the material when engraving When viewed from the top turning the knob clockwise will increase pressure and turning it counter clockwise will decrease pressure 13 Spindle Pulley This is the top part of the spindle where the motor belt rides 14 Spindle Micrometer This is the part of the spindle that you adjust to set the depth of engraving Turning it to the right counter clockwise when viewed from the top will create deeper engraving 15 Spindle Nose Cone This is the part of the spindle that rides on the material while engraving The cutter protrudes from the bottom of the nose cone creating your depth of cut Engrave IT Pro carriage view 11 Z Axis laadscrew emm MM oes t2 Down Prassum Spring Adam J 2 d i 13 Spindle Pusoy n ffl 14 Spedie Micrometer EE 15 Somdle Nose Cone 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems installation 11 3 Insta
77. n from the left side toolbar then select the color for cutting in the Filter Layer drop down box in the Filter by Color window select Red for this example Filter by Color Filter Layer ko sete Filter Reg Marks lv Stop Cuttin then select Engrave from the Cut Toolbox The screen will show only objects in the color selected in the Filter by Color window The page selection screen will re appear for this example choose Current Page and select OK The file will be sent to the engraver Make sure you have installed the cutter beveler tool for this process and set up the cutting depth as described in the previous section When the file is complete is should appear as shown NOL Dy My 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation o9 Note The Filter by Color screen will once again appear Since we have no further colors to send to the engraver select Stop Cutting Filter by Color Filter Reg Marks Stop Cutting 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 92 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 5 4 5 1 Engraving Keys Cutter setup for this application is the same as described in the Diamond Drag Engraving section Follow the setup procedure in section 4 1 Example Job 5 Engraving Keys Open a new drawing in the Vision 9 software Select File then Open VWieian Evnote O ntitla 7 VISION EXD Untiti File Edit La
78. net or you will see the Network and Sharing Center immediately If you see Network and Internet select View Network Status and Tasks which opens the Network and Sharing Center If you see the Network and Sharing Center open it Then select Local Area Connection as shown below NE b Select Properties amp lay Aro domum o AA e 4 gt 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 16 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Then select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Thee conma bow get he ooo torn rT Papi hat Ss hard and Porte Sharng for Mecroscft Natwos VU neret Pomcol Venen 6 TCP ve 7 beret Verson TCP wa WO amp Lec aem Derose Mappe UO Omver vo Let am Topology Decremry Frtpender wet atl Det een Adios pour COmqall 10 IC CORAM tout es 0n a Vic cect veto Select Properties then select Use the following IP address and enter 192 168 5 100 as shown Then click in the Subnet Mask area which will populate the correct location of 255 255 255 0 Select OK and close any other network configuration windows Thee conma hon get Pha bowen torn Papi hast S handle and Morte Shanna for Microsoft Natwoso Va Prset Phomcol Versos TCP ve VW ad Linc aw Tagology Dcovery Mappe UO Dover Y A Le ay m Togelogy Dotore Fiartpondur Dem e lest Tames quot Compal Protocogiemeewer Poo oi The detinet ante gros nho protocot Pal 2e27edu conmumic 8607 Boone GQverte rix onr
79. ngs or Stop to cancel the default settings load After Start is pressed the LCD will display a Reboot Now message Press Start to reboot the machine Once it has rebooted the default settings will be in the machine ALT B3 button Holding down the ALT button and pressing the B3 button will toggle the display units on the LCD from Standard to Metric ALT Stop button Holding down the ALT button and pressing the Stop button will display machine specific information The first information that will be displayed is the IP Address of the machine Pressing the Z up and down jog buttons will scroll through other information such as the machine network Net Mask Host PC IP Address status of DHCP setting internal firmware version number and serial number of the main board inside the machine Pressing the Stop button will exit from this screen ALT Stop button then B1 Holding down the ALT button and pressing the Stop button and then pressing the B1 button will display the Modify IP address screen Pressing Start will toggle between setting the machine s IP address from DHCP to a manual IP address If the LCD displays Enabling DHCP when this button combination is pressed the machines network setting will be DHCP If the LCD displays Disabling DHCP and then shows an IP address of 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems NM Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 192 168 5 101 then the machine is set for a Static IP addess
80. nob COUNTER CLOCKWISE when viewed from the top of the spindle until it is hand tight Then you must zero the cutter To do this you must first turn the micrometer so that the pointer points to O Note it is helpful to first turn the micrometer to the left clockwise until threads just start to appear on the spindle This will be about 3 4 full turns of the micrometer from its uppermost position This allows for sufficient depth adjustment when turning the micrometer to the right With the machine powered off take a scrap piece of material and push it up underneath the nose cone and hold it there As a option to this method jog the spindle over your material and lower the spindle until the nose cone come in contact with your material by using the Z jog button Loosen the cutter knob set screw and push the cutter down until it just touches the material Tighten the cutter knob set screw The cutter is now zeroed To run a job turn the machine on then set up the job in the Vision Software For more information on this see the Vision Engraving Software manual and the example job file in the next section Put the material on the t slot table as described in the previous section 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 63 Adjusting Depth of Cut Cutting depth depends on the type of material being engraved Generally manufacturer s of engraving plastic provide recommendations for cut depth If a recomm
81. of debris that can clog the nose cone and or get trapped between the nose cone and the material which will cause engraving cutting depth inconsistencies as well as potentially scratch the surface of the material The Vacuum Chip Removal System significantly reduces these problems and provides for a cleaner work area As with Example Job 1 the first step is to set the plate size in the Vision Expert software 9 Plate Size lt a tee popni t gt on e ell Mensure oi l ance 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 64 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Then we will enter the text using the Frame Text Compose tool as shown below TITTEL With this tool selected text will automatically be centered and have automatic Kerning In the below example the font was changed to Casual1 with a height of 1 250 inches and a slant of 19 degrees The top and center lines are left justified and the bottom is center justified in order to produce a sloping look to the sign All of these adjustments are available when entering text in the Frame Text Compose mode eK BPP KY am O rryp tome aR i SOUSTZ USSCOSSGSENU 9 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 65 Once the file has been set up select the Engrave Icon and click on the Tool Setup icon to open the Tool Setup Window then from the Materials selection drop down list select Engravers Plastic Engr
82. ome Positions Using Set Offset eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene 118 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 4 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 3 Creating a Center Drivers une a aa a a aa A aA a 122 4 Inst ling Additional DrIVGLS eed a AA Aa CR e eI REEUE 129 Part VI Maintenance 131 T M n Mar TOR Mato Mea a 131 2 General CleaniNhge estt 132 3 Motion System Cleaning and Lubrication eeseeeeeeeeeeeee eene nennen 133 4 Changing the Motor BOGlD ieeecsnceu etr diese since aa a AAE aAa Eaa 138 5 Changing the Motor BruSshes sssssssssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn 141 SEC huh MM 144 Part VII Troubleshooting 145 TL Engraving Problems iiic eo eo oed oin deep ieri E qeroa t oan dexadu su oda cox ER CANO eese PUR Ead cIM E IS DRM EE YE 145 2 Mechanical PrOD IGITIS oerte een euin de ese eoa ue otto nis Cei cents ves icu decus ata ue uicim xo roue eic Doa 148 Part VIII Optional Accessories 149 1 Vacuum Chip Removal System oci euis oe Enn e hx e n ox oa Rug anum na cox E PEE UR aux Pu DE Quy eqw Vs ka uy eni EEEUE 149 2 Se SB rROl l orc M 150 SX Ur m 152 HESS 155 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Introduction 5 1 Introduction About This Manual This manual is designed to provide you with information about yo
83. on E 3 3 The Front Panel The front panel controls all of the movement and speeds of the Engrave IT Pro Below is a picture of the front panel The function of each button and knob are explained below XY SPEED XY Speed knob This knob controls the engraving speed of the Engrave IT Pro Turning the knob clockwise will increase the speed and turning the knob counter clockwise will decrease the speed You can change the engraving speed depending on the type of material you are engraving and the type of cutter you are using If you are using a diamond drag cutter non rotating you can generally run the machine at higher speeds If you are using a rotary cutter you will need to adjust the speed depending on what type of material you are cutting Harder materials such as acrylic and engraver s brass will need to be engraved at slower speeds Softer materials such as engraver s plastic can be engraved at higher speeds A rule of thumb for setting the engraving speed is to start off engraving at a slow speed then gradually increase the engraving speed while the machine is engraving Increase the speed until you get to a speed where it sounds like the machine is working freely If your speed is too fast the machine will sound like it is working very hard or putting a heavy load on the engraving spindle If this happens you can possibly dull the engraving cutter or the engraving quality will not be very good Fortunately engraving speeds presets f
84. on Engraving amp Routing Systems 154 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Pen amp Medallion Fixture This is a double sided fixture that when turned in one direction accommodates a pen and when turned in the other direction accommodates a medallion seal or other circular item With a space for the eye of the medallion this fixture is usable with the Versa Vise or Quick Lock Vise 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Optional Accessories 155 8 4 Clamping Vises Quick Lock Vise The Quick Lock Vise is specifically designed for T slot table users The cam type locking device allows for quick changing of parts This vise is supplied with a removable front clamping plate which allows for the holding of thicker items Self Centering Deep Vise This self centering vise allows for easy setup of odd shaped items up to 3 1 4 deep 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems
85. on will flash green 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 68 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Once the message above disappears press and hold down the Z Down Jog Button until the cutter tip touches the engraving material then continue moving the spindle down for another 0 030 0 050 inches 0 75 1 25 mm This is called pre loading the adapter Pre loading the EZ Rider Burnishing Adapter sets the pressure applied by the cutter on to the material More or less pre load can be used depending on the material to be engraved The LCD display can be used to view the Z position and assist in the pre loading procedure To toggle the jog speed press the B3 Button Once the correct Z position has been set press the Start button Fr to set the surface position The spindle will then move up HINT There is a quick way to set the surface just prior to engraving a job To do this send a job to the machine to be engraved Press Pause Press Start The spindle will move to the first point to be engraved and pause You can then jog the Z down until the proper pre load is achieved then press Set Surface to set the surface Pressing Start will begin the engraving process In the following example job a burnishing file will be set up and run on coated brass material 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation EN NN 4 3 1 Example Job 3 Burnishing In this example another feature in the
86. onnection ports The power cord the network cable or crossover cable RJ 45 Ethernet port and the remote on off port for optional equipment Engrave IT Pro rear view p v1 J RJ EThernet Mor He An COnm c WE Dot JVC ANE 6 ee ee eee Connect the power cord to a 110 220 VAC source then plug the power cable into the port on the back of the machine Plug in the network cable or the crossover cable to the back of the machine and either plug the network cable into your network your hub or using the crossover cable plug into the network port on the back of your computer 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 12 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 3 1 1 NOTE The crossover cable is colored white with green ends The standard network cable is one solid Color Direct Connection to Computer Direct Connection to Computer Using Crossover Cable PC Vision Machine or Controller Once the machine is connected directly to your computer s network port with the crossover cable the cable with green ends turn the machine on The power switch for the Engrave IT Pro is located below the LCD screen on the front of the machine Once the machine has initialized the LCD screen on the machine will display Goto Home Plug the supplied USB drive into an available USB port on your computer NOTE This installation is performed on a Windows 7 PC For Windows Vista or Windows XP the screens are slightl
87. or most materials are sent to the engraver with the job file There is much less trial and error as a result b zsPED Z Speed knob This knob controls how fast the spindle will move down into the material Clockwise is faster counter clockwise is slower Typically you can leave this all the way clockwise unless you are engraving into hard materials such as acrylic or deep engraving into metals In cases such as these slow the speed down counter clockwise Again this is part of the presets sent to the engraver after a material is selected in the Vision software SPINDLE Spindle Speed knob This knob controls the rotational speed RPM of the engraving spindle Turning the knob clockwise will increase the RPM and turning the knob counter clockwise will decrease the RPM You would change the RPM of the engraving spindle depending on the type of material you are engraving or for different sizes of engraving cutters The harder the material you are using the higher the RPM you would use Also the larger the cutter you are using the higher the RPM you would use A rule of thumb for setting the spindle speed is to start out at a higher RPM You can gradually lower the RPM while the machine is working Keep lowering the spindle speed until the spindle sounds like there is a load or drag on the spindle When you reach that point you should turn the 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 40 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual
88. ove the cursor on the LCD screen to the job to be engraved and then press start to load the job into the machine Pressing start a second time will run the job If a job is in the machine and ready to be engraved pressing ALT Start will perform a dry run of the job with the red pointer on the machine The red pointer will outline the job to be engraved Screen shown if using Vision Machine Tools only E Pause button The pause button is used to momentarily stop the machine from engraving If you press the pause button while the machine is engraving the Engrave IT Pro will lift the cutter up from the material and stop engraving The spindle motor and vacuum will power off while in Pause mode Pressing the Start button will resume the engraving where it left off and pressing the stop button will cancel the job When in Pause mode the LCD screen will display 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 41 Stop button The stop button is used to stop the machine from engraving If you press the stop button while the machine is engraving the Engrave IT Pro will stop immediately lift the cutter up from the material shut the engraving motor off and turn the vacuum off Once you are ready to engrave you must press the Goto Home button to move the spindle back to the home position Pressing the start button will recall the job Pressing the start button again will run the last job You can re engrave the previous
89. re are various cutter angles that can cause these kinds of problems There is a relief angle that if too great can cause noticeable ridges in the bottom of the cut 4 Ensure that the spindle is square in the mount or block An out of square spindle means the cutter is not perpendicular to the material surface 5 Turn the spindle RPM speed up Problem Poor letter quality Possible solutions 1 The engraving speed may be too fast Engraving quality improves with the right engraving and spindle speeds 2 When diamond drag engraving there may be too much down pressure Check the grain of the material it should be left to right 3 The cutter may be dull or worn 4 The material is not securely fastened to the table Problem Ragged engraved characters Possible solutions 1 If the quality of cut is ragged or exhibits steps there may be play in the cutter This could be in the gap between the cutter and the spindle shaft Maybe the shaft is worn or the spindle bearings need to be replaced Once a shaft starts to wear and a cutter is loose the problem can worsen quickly 2 The spindle is loose in the housing or block 3 The carriage is loose or has excessive play Check the Z Axis bearings or slide 4 Lubricate the lead screws as explained in the Maintenance section Problem My baseline is off Possible solutions 1 The machine s home position may have changed The table or carriage may have been bumped during set up Maybe
90. remove the inner paper filter The paper and cloth filters tend to stick together Empty the paper filter and shake it out completely being careful not to damage it as the filters are reusable After shaking out the paper filter remove and empty the cloth filter in the same manner as the paper filter Do not wash either filter Place the paper filter back inside the cloth filter and place the cloth filter back inside the vacuum canister 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Maintenance 133 6 3 Motion System Cleaning and Lubrication Materials Needed 3 in 1 oil Teflon free Silicon Spray Phillips Screw Driver 11 32 Nut Driver Paper Towels Isopropyl Alcohol NOTE With the machine POWERED OFF you can move the carriage table and spindle manually to access areas for cleaning and lubricating the machine To move the table press on the front or rear edge of the table To move the carriage press on the left or right side of the carriage cover To move the Spindle press on the top of the Spindle to move the Spindle down and press on the bottom of the Spindle to move it up Cover Removal Top Cover Screws Remove the two top cover screws shown below 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 134 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Back Cover Screws Remove the five back cover screws shown below The center screw does not absolutely need to be removed It holds a cable clamp inside the back cover
91. ressure compressed air 4 Replace the filter and filter guard by snapping it back in place Cooling Fan Filter and Cover 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Maintenance ELM 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Engraving Problems Problem Engraving on the plate is slanted Possible solutions 1 Check material for squareness Is the engraving material square 2 Check to see if the material on the table is indeed at a true home and is square to your T slot edge guides 3 Check to insure that the T slot edge guides are secure and flush to the T Slot table Hint Always inspect the job before removing your plate from the system You may be able to salvage it by re engraving the job or you may be able to analyze the problem and prevent repeating it Perhaps the plate moved during engraving Removing it without inspection would prevent you from detecting this problem Problem When using a nose cone the engraving is shallow across the top or left margin of your plate It engraves properly when the spindle is away from the edge Possible solutions 1 The nose cone is riding on the T slot edge guides Loosen and lower the edge guides so that they are below the level of your material surface Re tighten the thumbscrews 2 Check to see if the material is riding on the T slot edge guides It s not hard to miss during set up especially if the plate is thin material Problem When using a nose cone the engraving is uneven
92. s than can be fit into one plate in the Vision software multiple plates or pages are automatically generated for individual output to the engraver The lower right corner of the Vision software screen allows the user to view the individual pages During the Engrave operation the user will select the page to be sent to the engraver 1 SMN NEA 23 d m Page To finish this example job set up the engraver for a metal burnishing application as described in the previous section and select the Engrave icon from the left toolbar Click on the Tool Setup icon select Metals Burnishing from the drop down list then click on OK If you choose to run a Dry Run as shown to make sure the setup is correct proceed as in prior sections to send the file to the engraver Make sure you have performed the set surface procedure as well SS ete s SIS SC 9gp sa ba Note that if the plate objects are left as part of the file sent to the engraver they will engrave as well If this is not desirable simply select the plate object within the Vision software and delete it prior to sending the file to the engraver Alternatively the plate object may be changed to a different color than the text to be engraved or you can print selected objects by changing a setting in the Engrave Engraving Default screen from the top menu bar The Engrave by Color option is discussed in the next example job 2012
93. se neglect or other misuse by the user The warranties for Third Party Hardware and Third Party Software shall run directly from the manufacturers of such hardware and software to the user Vision makes no warranties expressed or implied with regard to Third Party Hardware or Third Party Software 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 6 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Vision does not warrant any product component or part not manufactured by Vision that was not supplied by Vision Third party items including but not limited to software are subject to their own manufacturer s warranties Vision does not warrant defects caused by a failure to provide a suitable environment for the system by unauthorized attachments by modifications or repairs other than by Vision by use of the System for other than its original intention or by other misuse or abuse of the System Extended Warranty An Extended Warranty may be purchased which extends the terms of the original equipment Warranty in 1 year increments for a period of up to 30 days after the original equipment Warranty expires An Extended Warranty may also be purchased for a period of up to 30 days after an existing Extended Warranty expires Extended Warranties cannot be purchased on any equipment that is 7 or more years old or if there is a Lapse of Warranty Age of equipment is determined from the date of shipment to the original buyer Lapse of Warranty If an Ext
94. set up to engrave with a burnishing cutter The figure below shows the Engrave IT Pro spindle with a burnishing cutter and an optional EZ Rider burnishing adapter The Engrave IT Pro spindle with burnishing cutter LZ f B 230m at Ses Burnishing is different than standard rotary engraving mainly because the nose cone is not used to set the depth of cut Burnishing does not actually cut deep into metals rather it cuts the painted surface off of metals To effectively burnish it is recommended to use an optional EZ Rider burnishing adapter This helps to control the pressure of the cutter applied to the material Burnishing requires less pressure than other types of engraving and the EZ Rider attachment applies the proper amount of pressure for burnishing Installing the EZ Rider is similar to using a cutter knob First screw the EZ Rider into the top of the spindle hand tight Next insert the cutter through the EZ Rider and spindle so that the cutter sticks out below the nose cone approximately 1 8 inch 3 mm Tighten the set screw in the EZ Rider to hold the cutter in place In order to set the engraver up for burnishing we will need to perform a Set Surface function Turn the machine on and place the material on the table Use the X Y Jog Buttons to move the spindle over your material Press the Set Surface button The LCD screen will display the message below for approximately 3 seconds NOTE The Set Surface butt
95. ss 9 Cut Preview Untitied1 CDL x file Edit Layout Arrange Engrave Transform y Tool All Tools YF task Copies i A Device VE810 S3 v L eo u Engrave T60 Setup a NEBE Change the Z lift height value to the desired distance and select OK The job will now be sent to the machine with the value entered Z lift height 0 20000 in ALT B1 button When you hold down the ALT button and press the B1 button the current status of the Spindle Motor Aux Proximity Sensor Z Surface location offset position and Z lift distance will be stored into the machine and used as the default settings To use this feature adjust all of the settings listed above on the front panel as desired Once they are correct hold the ALT button down and press the B1 button The Save Settings screen will appear on the LCD Press Start to save the default settings into the machine or Stop to abort saving the settings Once complete the settings will remain in the machine even after it is powered off and back on 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation Special Functions ALT B2 button When you hold down the ALT button and press the B2 button the factory default settings will be loaded back into the machine This will clear any user settings that were stored in the machine When pressed the Load Settings screen will appear on the LCD Press otart to restore the default setti
96. ssive overheating of the outside housing of the spindle is a sign of defective bearings The noise may be caused by the bearings Problem Spindle is hot Possible solutions 1 Ensure that the nose cone area is free of debris Check the vacuum system if used for clogging 2 Inspect the spindle for other obstructions that may prevent proper rotation 3 The spindle bearings may need to be replaced Problem Spindle motor will not turn on Possible solutions 1 Check motor brushes Problem Motor belt will not stay on pulley Possible solutions 1 Motor belt is probably worn and needs to be replaced 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Troubleshooting 149 8 Optional Accessories These accessories are available for purchase directly from Vision or you local distributor as well as through www visionengravers com If you have any questions about these accessories please contact Vision or your distributor for advice for choosing the best accessories for your applications Vision can also help if you have a need for special fixtures or modifications to our standard accessories Please call us for details 8 1 Vacuum Chip Removal System Processing plastics acrylics sign foam and wood produces a significant amount of debris that can clog the nose cone and or get trapped between the nose cone and the material which will cause engraving cutting depth inconsistencies potentially scratch the surface of the mater
97. t immediately unplug it and contact a service technician or your local distributor Unplug the machine when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 8 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 2 2 1 General Information Unpacking and Taking Inventory The Engrave IT Pro engraving system has been shipped in one carton unless other accessories have been ordered with the machine that will not fit in the box Examine the condition of the box for external damage In the event of apparent external damage notify your shipping carrier upon receipt and call your sales representative or Kaba immediately at 800 334 1381 Note The shipping container is considered reusable and should be stored for use in the event of service need or upgrade Step1 Open the foam packed shipping carton In the top of the carton will be a cardboard box with all of the machine accessories including this manual Open the accessory box and the following items should be included v 1 Engrave IT machine Y 1 Installation Guide v 1 Engrave IT warranty card Y 1 Deep vise Y 1 Power cord Y 1 Standard Ethernet cable Y 1 Crossover Ethernet cable Y 1 Spare 14 3 4 Motor Belt Y 1 Allen wrench Set Y 1 Cutter wrench Y 1 Quick lock vice mounted on the T Slot table Y 1 Flex Cutter 015 tip Y 1 Multimat Y 2 Diamond tip cutters v 1 USB 2 0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter Check to see
98. t turn the machine on The power switch for the Engrave IT Pro is located below the LCD screen on the front of the machine After the machine has initialized Goto Home will be displayed after initializing plug the supplied USB drive into an available USB port on your computer NOTE This installation is performed on a Windows 7 PC For Windows Vista or Windows XP the screens are slightly different The computer will recognize the USB drive and the following screen will appear Select Open folder to view files Select Continue without scanning 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 23 Locate the file named Start and double click on the file to start the installation The screen below shows Start exe but your computer might not show the exe portion Ty ur b v 4 rs m De i on i i B t n E b se Select Step 1 Setup Machine This installs the Vision Connectivity Manager software y Enpave 2 Pro Soft Kaba Ilco Engrave It Pro software gs Ilion the Mens below Step 2 inetal Pro Software Eeptore USB Memory bch 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems a Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual When the software is installed select Finish ah wt Aw LI B JT a E The Connectivity Manager will search for available Vision devices r d t gt PT 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems
99. t file and select Paste Clipboard Into Plate then click in the middle of the Plate Object anamma Size Move Les 005 06004 TN 00 Arrange and Doatrbute 00 von J e a v 2 f x j a 3 sp x n u M i s A E Piste Object Create Plate L3 Pune Sue a Plate Frame am Paste Clipboard Into Pate b XD i Yy grme IT T7 TTT 1 p i w YY P v adi i 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EN Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual The screen should appear as below after pasting the names into the plate F e vs 1 M NE E a jer Loe D y j ap oe ee B 2490 earns XxX c ud eA A Pii r BEBBZTCOSG UOgDUUINU Br Lastly before we send the file to the engraver we will separate the graphics into two different colors one for engraving and one for cutting This is necessary so that two files can be sent to the engraver independently and a cutting tool change can be performed after engraving To change the Plate Object frames to another color red in this example select the Plate Object frame then click on the Red color icon on the bottom toolbar of the Vision software It is also a good idea to verify the color of the other objects on the screen If all other objects are to be Black then select everything except for the Plate Object frame and click on the Black color icon at the bottom of the screen Many times when importing grap
100. t fte rotlaton of Tre Type toostand Vinca Pro VEE vem The software will look for True Type fonts on your computer and allow the Vision software to use them evita Teve Type Forts Now natelec Tou T voe and Open Type tont Pal mh rri ore CU raning boi 14 maw ora Once the True Type fonts are installed select OK Install TrueType Fonts v The TrueType fonts have been installed h ox 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 35 In this step the software will install any Engraving fonts on your computer insttalbeg vinor VER toaa auch mey be preien of you rve Tho mime C foe rmm t m rona n Pret cog fe cf oct ney m abort te raton Zemctung e C Propam Fiss DEC oret coe DOW Craptecs Dute SU Cremas Roland On b ae oy mto When complete click on OK The fonts have been installed In order to install the fonts from the USB drive select A Removable drive and from the drop down list select the drive letter for the USB drive plugged into your computer Cg dem cem Cpe tee et pet eom C y Oum cp oom Pee 5 ate T he we e oo e P Tus fees dew amp eatin Bee T oo Te oe 4 mmc Oe s o LIST ERE IE LI ee 0 oom d omo dam n vemm f apart Farm ant Ope T s ooo P umen sc we 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems EJ Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Select OK to install to the default folder Copy te tots aed cipon to he hard Give Tor
101. tem should be kept as clean as possible to minimize wear and tear and to improve the final quality of engraved products 6 1 Multi Mat Information How long will Multi Mat last The life span of Multi Mat depends on many factors including type of use proper cleaning and handling One great advantage is that it is double sided thereby providing double the life span when compared to other single sided products What is the cleaning procedure of Multi Mat Cleaning Multi Mat is simple and easy Merely use a soft sponge and running water to remove chips dust or dirt and then allow to dry No chemicals or cleaners are required How is Multi Mat affixed to the engraving table top No double stick tape vacuums or clamps are necessary Multi Mat can be easily removed and stored then reinstalled by placing it in position and gently pressing down No other hold down system is so fast and easy to use Is there any clean up required after using Multi Mat For most situations the answer is no However Multi Mat does leave a slight residue on the back of some engraving plates What happens if engrave through the engraving material into Multi Mat Is it ruined Multi Mat has a self healing feature Small cuts in the surface of Multi Mat should not cause a problem and seem to heal Of course continued cuts over a long period of time will degrade the effectiveness of Multi Mat Many small enclosed cuts closed path such as a series of circles or
102. that all of the items are included Should any of the contents be missing damaged or of the incorrect type please call your sales representative or Kaba immediately at 800 334 1381 Step 2 Prepare a clean level surface to put the engraving machine on Carefully lift the machine out of the carton and place it on the table Step 3 After unpacking the machine make sure that you SAVE THE CARTON FOAM PACK and ANY OTHER BOXES They can be reused in the event the system must be transported to another location or returned for service Improper packaging for shipment can damage the machine and may void the warranty 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems General Information 9 2 2 Machine Description and Terminology This chapter briefly describes the major components of the Engrave IT Pro machine This chapter will help you identify the parts of your machine discussed in this manual TABLE SPECIFICATIONS Z Axis Clearance 1 inch 25 4 mm Definition the distance between the bottom of the spindle and the work surface Z Axis Stroke 1 inch 25 4 mm Definition the travel distance of the Z axis mechanism or spindle Table Resolution 001 inch 0 025 mm Definition the smallest controlled motion the table is capable of Engraving Area 8 x 10 inches 203 2 x 254 mm Overall Dimensions 14 1 2 x 19 x 22 inches H x W xD 36 8 x 48 3 x 55 9 cm H x W x D Table Top Removable T Slot shipping Weight 65 Ibs 29
103. the machine Back Cover Screws 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Maintenance 139 Spindle Cover To remove the spindle cover slide the cover up Squeezing the sides of the cover will facilitate removal Spindle Cover Carriage Cover Remove the four screws on each side of the Carriage Cover Carraige Cover Screws A 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 140 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Motor Belt Removal Replacement To remove the motor belt roll the front edge of the belt up towards the top of the spindle and over the lip at the top To replace the belt align the belt in the motor pulley and pull the belt forward and roll it down over the front edge of the lip on the top of the spindle Do not excessively stretch the belt when replacing it Motor Belt 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Maintenance ELN 65 Changing the Motor Brushes The motor brushes on the engraving motor should be inspected annually and replaced when worn The motor brushes are worn when the length of the brush is less than 1 8 inch 3 mm Cover Removal Top Cover Screws Remove the two top cover screws shown below Back Cover Screws Remove the five back cover screws shown below The center screw does not absolutely need to be removed It holds a cable clamp inside the back cover of the machine To remove the center screw reach inside the machine with a 11 32
104. the material Tighten the quick lock vise locking screw Once this is done the material can easily be secured by turning the quick lock vise handle When changing the engraving material simply loosen the quick lock vise handle remove the engraved material put the new material in and tighten up the quick lock handle Note For larger pieces of material you may need to put a small piece of double sided tape on the t slot table in the middle of the engraving material This will keep the material from bowing in the center The quick lock vise will only work on square or rectangular material To hold down irregular shaped objects you must use some other method Ask your Vision Distributor or Vision if you need more information on this feature Table Home Position 11 gt p 7 Material H gt Quick Lock Vise Quick Lock Vise Handle 9 Quick Lock Vise Locking Screw rn Tit sd T slots 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 52 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 4 1 Step by Step Operation In the following sections there are 8 example jobs the user can use to learn the different ways to use the Engrave IT Pro In the first section the machine will be set up to perform a diamond drag operation on coated aluminum and a simple plate will be engraved In the second example engravers plastic will be rotary engraved to make a small sign The third example is a coated brass burnishing operation which w
105. tion and cancel the job from the machine IMPORTANT When the machine is first powered on the Goto Home button must be pressed in order to set the home position of the machine before running any jobs ALT Goto Home button When you hold down the ALT button and press the Goto Home button the engraver will return to the top left corner of the T Slot table and re home This is used if the machine has lost position for some reason 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation E Set Offset button The Set Offset button is used to set a temporary home position To set a temporary offset position use the Jog Buttons to move the spindle to a point you want to set as the home position Press the Set Offset Button The message Home Set will appear on the LCD This position is now set as the temporary home 0 0 position To reset the temporary origin back to the machine s home position at the upper left corner of the T Slot table press Goto Home then press the Set Offset button ALT Set Offset Pressing the ALT Set Offset uses the red dot laser pointer position as the offset position To use this function turn on the red dot laser pointer with the ALT Set Surface buttons then jog the motion system to the desired location using the red dot laser pointer for positioning Press the ALT Set Offset buttons to save the offset position in the machine permanently Turning the machine off then back on will not erase
106. tor outline It is ready to cut or engrave G eGke se ores x tet rP amp a gt 5 Leiccis o5 Vector Hatch Fills When an outline of an object needs to have the interior or sections of the interior engraved the Hatch Fill tool is used As an example if a simple circle is drawn in the Vision 9 software but the user wants to engrave the entire circle not just the outline a hatch fill is used to create the vector fill path for the engraver to follow In this section three applications of a hatch fill will be shown Filling a simple object After creating a new file in the Vision 9 software draw a circle using the Circle icon from the Shape Tools flyout menu e Vien hpr 9 Lite LC tee oe Layout freee ingee lrestorm Yoru V P agus OW LL JI LIN LIII LL LIP RR PPR 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 109 Click hold and drag a circle then select the Hatch Fill icon from the Stroke and Fill Tools flyout menu eR BPP p After selecting the Hatch Fill icon the selected circle will be vector filled with the default settings Note that on the top toolbar menu tool options are now shown and the Tool width is set to 0 015 inches Fill angle is at 0 000 degrees the Fill style is S sweep and the color is Red When selecting the Tool width it is recommended the have a
107. ts A simple text file created in Windows Notepad is suggested To insert the copied text select Layout Plate Object Paste Clipboard Into Plate File Edie Layout Arange Engrave Transom View Option Help J ei jpo iy Swen Be x 25 3 Create Plate Add Another Piane Memove Last Pate Paite Clipboard Into Piate Vert M Moevror Pate Comerts m 1 Vorqoney Meor Plate Coneent nr 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation Click in the center of the plate f e Lot Layout grege inge lumdoen yew Qotom Hep eee oo S RIRO 4o mg9 Geen ey 1 1 2 5 1 Bren ident JohnSmith After clicking in the center of the plate all fields are merged and multiple plate objects will be created based on the number of text variables selected D pe Pe pem dn deum e que em iee EMI sts RIAL t oo s mm ssp Eo y ww a j Aarrnnu AVE pepp John S omil lo Klein Patti Gr el President Vice President Controller While Jerry Com Niani Ky eni etn Mer po HR Manager Shiri lpn i Jl ng Ron hl iia me n a my VT Ih Bective Assistast Sales Manager Mark ting Manager y My NOSSMUNE Porri Land SION f n fos ame gineering Manager OA Manager 559 48 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Also if there are more variable
108. ur Engrave IT Pro engraver Beginning with unpacking the machine and continuing through installation operation and lifetime machine maintenance this manual does not attempt to teach the user how to become an expert in engraving computer usage or engraving software usage Some previous knowledge of engraving terms and the engraving process is certainly beneficial For information on the Engrave IT Pro Engraving Software see the software manual For more information on your individual computer system see your computer s user manual or contact your computer distributor 1 1 Disclaimer and Warranty Information Limits of Liability Disclaimer of Warranty The information contained within this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate however Vision makes no representations or warranties for this manual and assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies errors or omissions that may be contained within this manual In no event shall Vision be liable for any loss of profit including but not limited to direct indirect special incidental consequential or other damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if previously advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Vision reserves the right to make improvements to this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation Vision Engraving Systems Warranty for the Engrave IT Pro mach
109. uxiliary icon can be selected or de selected to turn the vacuum on or off NOM i L ar OO Dra O amp Aim D dl 4 Vacuum Cut Toolbox Auxiliary on icon Auxiliary off icon E ALT Aux On Off button When you hold down the ALT button and press the Aux On Off button the optional vacuum pump will start Pressing the Aux On Off button again will shut the vacuum pump off 4th Axis button The 4th Axis button is not used at this time 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems E Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual B1 button The B1 button is used to set the spindle lift height when moving between characters To set the Z lift from the Engrave IT Pro front panel follow the steps below a Press the B1 button b The LCD display will show the current lift distance C Press the Z up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Z lift distance The changes will be shown on the LCD screen Pressing the Z up and down arrows changes the distance in 0 01 increments 25 mm Holding the ALT button down while pressing the Z up and down arrows will change the distance in 0 1 increments 2 5 mm d Press the Start button to save the Z lift distance or press the Stop button to cancel the change NOTE The Z lift height can be set from the Vision Pro software When the Engrave icon is selected select the icon with three dots to the right of All Tools as shown below amp S R S QD Vision Expre
110. ving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation Down Materials section Then a second piece of material is placed on top of the material to be cut The nose cone is lowered on top of the second piece of material near its edge and the cutter is adjusted downward until it touches the top of the material to be cut This in effect sets the cut depth to match the material thickness The cutter knob set screw is tightened then the micrometer is adjusted either for a through cut turning clockwise or a kiss cut turning counter clockwise 1 3 clicks Nose Cone Second Piece of Material a Material to be Cut Multi Mat Material Sacrificial Material Holding Down Material Secure the material on the t slot table It is best to use Multi Mat to hold the material in place but keep in mind that since we are cutting completely through there will likely be cut marks into the Multi Mat when the job is complete A better procedure is to use a piece of sacrificial material on top of the Multi Mat DO NOT place the material to be cut directly on the t slot table If you do then the cutter will cut into the t slot table and permanently damage the surface Other methods for holding material down are in the section Holding Down Material 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 80 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 4 4 1 Example Job 4 Profile Cutting In this example job engravers plastic will be set up
111. ween mu X 3 roat Q Ven omo Durresa COL tee D Lares Anne byre Deters yew Quom ne j ta nu j eee Cem TEMEI i 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation Click in the middle of the Plate Object Enter any text in the format you wish to use In this example two lines of text are entered as variables it does not matter what you type The text entered is only for formatting and will be replaced with the text imported from the txt file iw sene umm dem de come fea mei SH Pv asst sj jwlemay go 4 coe AGREES qoesmuren T ai i John Smith President 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Each line of text can be independently set for font and size Highlight the text to be changed then from the font list on the top toolbar choose the font to be used for the selected text and double click on the font name If the size or other parameters need to be revised use the toolbar fields to modify the font style Please note that in this example the Width Compression for the text was adjusted In order to adjust the Width Compression select the text then click on the Toolbar Mode icon shown below Ho ETIN wmm Ne Select Frame mode 4 ay 3 57 3 Iagad el une 62 C Character D Frame Une Posstoni F Iv hrs see Mrs 7 m ITEM si p 156 2
112. will appear Select Open folder to view files Select Continue without scanning 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 03 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Locate the file named Start and double click on the file to start the installation The screen below shows Start exe but your computer might not show the exe portion Ty ur b v 4 rs m De i on i i B t n E b se Select Step 1 Setup Machine This installs the Vision Connectivity Manager software y Enpave 2 Pro Soft Kaba Ilco Engrave It Pro software gs Ilion the Mens below Step 2 inetal Pro Software Eeptore USB Memory bch 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 21 When the software is installed select Finish ah wt Aw eito aij md E The Connectivity Manager will search for available devices F tappe om The configuration is complete at this point Close the Discover Machine Tools window and return to the Main Installation Screen to proceed with the software installation in the next section 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 22 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual 3 1 3 Using a Network Hub ONLY Connection from PC to Hub or Router to Machine or Controller Vision Machine or Controller Once the machine is connected to a hub or router and the hub or router is connected to your computer s network por
113. xX 7u p M M MM 9 a a qo I e nia tt SSS e o P i t SS SS eK E a Click on the Plate Size icon D i wa 0000 5 1i 0 1 0000 5 1i amp W 2 M 3 j s 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual The Plate Size window will appear Curent Selnchon VERIO 10 900n X 8 00r E amp Vewon 1612 12 90m X 15 On Von 1624 24 90n X 16 Om Vewon 2424 24 00n X 24 00m Von 2825 2 90n X 25 00m Vion 2448 43 0n X 24 00m Enter the plate size to be engraved for this example 3 x 2 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 55 ak Text Compose Ctri F7 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 56 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual Click somewhere in the drawing to begin typing text Note that on the top toolbar the various font editing fields have appeared The user should become familiar with the various ways fonts can be formatted with the toolbar options For this example the only change was for the font height which was set to 0 500 TELE Ur os x wto 4qo huRren mu ZV Gut 2 UU no ue oA o 4 ORSSOSS os009 9 Begin typing text to be engraved ea m t 19 i Pow 7 e e T AT om ss P ow 5 nanese a E O E ZV ut ei amp 8PPrb ee mom cee pee c tee t B082 99 o09s90509 9 2012 Vision Engraving amp Rout
114. y different The computer will recognize the USB drive and the following screen will appear Select Open folder to view files Select Continue without scanning i j Ty oie se o E Wd 4 w 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 13 Locate the file named Start and double click on the file to begin the installation The screen below shows Start exe but your computer might not show the exe portion Ty ur b v 4 rs m De i on i i B t n E b se Select Step 1 Setup Machine This installs the Vision Connectivity Manager software y Enpave 2 Pro Soft Kaba Ilco Engrave It Pro software gs Ilion the Mens below Step 2 inetal Pro Software Eeptore USB Memory bch 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 14 Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual When the software is installed select Finish ah wt Aw E LI B JT a The Connectivity Manager will search for available devices Mn F PF w gt 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Installation 15 The computer s IP address will need to be set NOTE this should not cause any conflicts with your computer s wireless IP address which is determined by the computer s wireless network card To set the computer s IP address open the Windows Control Panel Depending on how you have this folder set you will either see Network and Inter
115. yout Arrange New Open Save b Look in the C Vision Expert 9 Kaba Jobs folder for the file you wish to use 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation o9 Either double click on the file you wish to use or select the file and click on Open In order to engrave the keys with the fixture properly make sure that the key is selected completely by pressing the F3 key You should see all the nubs around the key and the text will appear in blue Select the Multiples icon on the top toolbar to open the multiple key window f ED Ww Oa PIN premena Hin 7 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Engrave IT Pro Series 4 User Manual The correct information will open up in the multiples screen shown below Enter the desired number of keys to be engraved in the Number of copies field Select the line of text in the Replaceable items text field It will turn blue when selected then select OK Wee cuQer pe page 7 v Lv P ee eee ms we ais E Mere hmm ooo Fatai thata of teste 3 a e ke w YSA 3I toe ca m Lave OF Cancel Mav Press F2 to Cope Selected Cede Ft Paste FA to Cut F5 to Dette Chet on coh heading o enadis Snake aheon 2012 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems Step by Step Operation 95 The text for the keys can be manually entered by typing in the text and pressing Enter on your computer keyboard Once

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