Using Roland EngraveStudio and How to Install the Cutter
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1. shown in the figure at left appears but you y 23000 Press MENU several times to return to the main The spindle speed display changes to S OFF 4 Install the diamond scraper and and set the Z axis origin point Use lt gt A and Y to move the spindle head to the area above the workpiece then press C z gt to lower the spindle head Stop at a position where the tip of Approx 10MM the solid collet is approximately 10 millimeters from the surface of the workpiece t EGX 350 User s Manual P 44 Manual Move ment O Solid collet amp Workpiece Insert the diamond scraper into the cutter holder and bring the tip of the diamond scraper into Cutter holder contact with the surface of the workpiece Placing a thin sheet of paper on the workpiece can prevent damage to the workpiece when the diamond scraper touches it However take the thickness of the paper into account Workpiece when you set the Z axis origin pali diamond scraper E SSS a a To W jg Secure the diamond scraper in place Tighten the mounting screw for the cutter holder Cutter holder Hexagonal screwdriver 1 Vee A Bi O Press Cz SET 21 Zo z2 SURFACE 3000 Use a and to select Z0 Press to confirm The Z axis origin is set x500 Y23000 Press moD Z 0 5000RPM The main display appear2. to confirm SURFACE 0 The Z axis origin is set X 500 Y 23000 Press Press MENU Z 0 5000RPM to 0 Copyright 2007 Roland DG Corporation The main display appears The coordinate values for Z is set R2 070726 5 Make the setting for the cutting in depth o Ile 6 rew S Tighten the nose unit to match the desired cutting in depth The amount of extension of the cut ter is the cutting in depth 1 scale tick 0 0254 mm 0 001 in 1 full turn 0 635 mm 0 025 in An amount of 4 to 8 scale ticks cor responds to 0 1 to 0 2 mm 0 004 to 0 008 in Secure the nose unit in place with the retaining screw Set the cutting in amount in EngraveStudio to a value about 2 millimeters deeper than the amount by which the nose unit is tightened in the actual cutting in amount This enables engraving at a uniform depth at all times by increasing the force of the pressure from above This completes the installation of the cutter Proceed to the EGX 350 User s Manual P 75 Setting the XY Origin Point Home Position Quick Engrave Cutter Installation Method 3 Diamond Scraper L Install the cutter holder and solid collet Spindle unit N SL alll o Tapes mai EA EA GSA Wrench Spindle m A a Solid collet Cutter holder _ Install the cutter holder While holding the spindle unit im mobile with a wrench tighten the cutter holder The cutte
3. EGX 350 Important Notes on Using Roland EngraveStudio and How to Install the Cutter Roland When you re using EngraveStudio the engraving machine s automatic Z control feature cannot be used When you use cutting data created with EngraveStudio actual cutting is performed with the automatic Z control feature on the engraving machine set to off even if the setting for the feature is on When you re using EngraveStudio s Quick Engrave feature engraving may be performed using the nose unit or diamond scraper The engraving machine s automatic Z control feature cannot be used at this time so use the method described below to install the cutter and make the settings on the engraving machine WARNING Never inadvertently touch the computer or handy panel while performing this task Unintended operation of the machine may result in injury Securely fasten the cutting tool and in place After secur ing in place make sure no wrenches or other articles have inadvertently been left behind Otherwise such articles may be thrown from the machine with force posing a risk of injury WARNING Caution cutting tool The cutting tool is sharp To avoid injury exercise caution CAUTION Quick Engrave Cutter Installation Method With Nose Unit L Install the cutter holder solid collet and nose unit Install the cutter holder While holding the spindle unit immo bile with a wrench tighten the cutter holder The c
4. imes to display the screen shown at left Use lt 4 and to select OTHERS Press Use a to select ON Press to confirm Press ew Use gt to select OFF Press to confirm The message shown in the figure at left appears but you can ignore it Y 23000 X Z 5000RPM 0 0 screen Press MENU several times to return to the main 4 Install the cutter and set the Z axis origin point 9 eet Nose unit OONN ONNA T Workpiece Cutter E SSS N e a i To IZ Ne Le Zao Hexagonal screwdriver Cutter holder Workpiece Press Cz Press lt gt LA or to move the spindle head to the area above the workpiece then press C z gt to lower the nose unit until its tip touches the surface of the workpiece t EGX 350 User s Manual P 44 Manual Move ment Insert the cutter into the cutter holder and bring the tip of the cutter into contact with the sur face of the workpiece Placing a thin sheet of paper on the workpiece can prevent damage to the workpiece when the cutter touches it However take the thickness of the paper into account when you set the Z axis origin Secure the cutter in place Tighten the mounting screw for the cutter holder Use a and to select Z0 SET Z1 Z0 Z2 SURFACE 3000 SET Z1 ZO Z2 Press CENTER PAUSE gt
5. r holder is re verse threaded that is you turn it counterclockwise to tighten it Be careful to turn it in the correct direc tion r V Hexagonal screwdriver p Install the solid collet Loosely tighten the solid collet Insert the solid collet into the spindle unit from below then while holding the spindle unit immobile with a wrench tighten loosely Diameter 4 36 millime ter diamond scrapers cannot be used with the included solid collet Provide a dedicated diamondscraper collet separately Lock lever Press down to lower slightly Fully tighten the solid collet Using two wrenches tighten the solid collet fully The appropriate tighten ing torque is 3 2 N m 32kegf cm Set the lock lever at the 1 or 2 position For detailed information about the setting position for the lock lever re fer to the page indicated below t EGX 350 User s Manual P 82 The Position of the Lock Lever 3 Make the settings for spindle speed and Z axis control O I O OTHERS ADJUSTMENT shown at left Press CEN several times to display the screen Use a and to select OTHERS Press 2 REVOLUTION ON lt OFF gt auto Z CONTROL Press vend ON lt OFF gt Use gt to select OFF Press to confirm Use gt to select OFF Press to confirm SET lock lever to 3 can ignore it S OFF screen The message
6. s The coordinate values for Z is set to 0 SET 21 Z0 Z2 SURFACE 0 Point Set the cutting in amount in EngraveStudio to a value of about 2 millimeters This enables engraving at a uniform depth at all times by increasing the force of the pressure from above This completes the installation of the cutter Proceed to the EGX 350 User s Manual page 75 Setting the XY Origin Point Home Position Please contact the following for support Please visit our website to keep you up to date http www rolanddg com
7. utter holder is reverse threaded that is you turn it counter clockwise to tighten it Be careful to turn it in the correct direction Hexagonal screwdriver Spindle unit Cutter holder Install the solid collet Loosely tighten the solid collet Insert the solid collet into the spindle unit from below then while holding the spindle unit immobile with a wrench tighten loosely Use an appropriate solid collet for the cutter s diameter Wrench gt e TA SSS Pa i Spindle uni Solid collet 1000004033 Wrench 2 Fully tighten the solid collet Using two wrenches tighten the solid collet fully The appropriate tightening torque is 3 2 N m 32kgf cm Install the nose unit Tighten until no further movement is Loose gt possible then loosen two turns t EGX 350 User s Manual P 61 Important Notes When Using the Nose Unit Tighten Set the lock lever at the 1 or 2 position For detailed information about the setting position for the lock lever re fer to the page indicated below t EGX 350 User s Manual P 82 The Position of the Lock Lever Lock lever Press down to lower slightly 3 Make the settings for spindle speed and Z axis control i o OTHERS ADJUSTMENT 2 REVOLUTION lt ON gt OFF AUTO Z CONTROL ON lt OFF gt SET lock lever to 3 Press CEN several t
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