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1. Mode Tool defaults Layer Cancel OK Material defaults Layer defaults FIG 3 8 ADD NEW MATERIAL e Change the parameters according to the material that has to be cut e Click on the box next to the dropdown box under Material and select Save ols profile Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM ex Regmarif Output Parameters a Vren ff Parameter Value VMCut 44 WCut 30 Slot Position Auto VMCut 29 Speed mm s 300 VMCut 14 Down position offset mm 0 00 F VeCut Off Lift up angle 25 Drag Knl Overcut Compensation Mode Off Creasing Overcut comp distance mm 0 00 diem Break point overlap mm 0 00 Cut Out f P i i a z Information EE Oscillating Knife gt lal lz Mode Tool Oscillating Knife x Material B flute cardboard a Ga Le Mode Tool defaults Layer Cancel OK Material defaults Layer defaults FIG 3 9 ADD NEW MATERIAL Cutting SummaFlex 3 8 F Series User s Manual NOTE It is advised to use easy recognizable names for setting up different materials There are two types of names that are usually chosen First type is just use the name of the material that needs to be cut e g B flute Cardboard Second type of name that is chosen is a name in which the changed parameters are used e g 50mm s 10 lift up angle To change the parameters in the job
2. o te D co f aS o wo Oo N T D oa N Objects 24 Sel 24 Turned off Scaling 24 16 objects are seen program counts 24 objects so double objects suspected Click on Tools gt Welding choose dialogue It is possible that the programs asks if the lines thickness has to be converted into separate curves leave the box unchecked and just click on OK Edit Design View Too Plug ins Settings Window Help CAN Contour Line PhotoCUr Insert Program e Duplicate 5 43 Edit Prograrn List Assign Set Print Marks 230 220 210 200 190 180 170 1 fm ie W Set Jog Marks Shift Search replace Jog Marks Search replace Jog Marks with sel size Measure Ml Optimize Material Nesting fy Start Tool Paths Sf Milling Hatching n JR Outline Welding Dialog W N 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Manually C Automatically Trimming Cutting SummaFlex 3 43 F Series User s Manual The dialogue window in the manual welding can even be used to get rid of double lines which are not defined exactly one above the other but very close to one another The minimum distance to be taken in account can be set Change the value if necessary and then click on Weld Weld Manually v Mask Topmost object Topmost color Remove identical lines with toleran
3. J Bluetooth Settings oo e lls Bluetooth View Help Nintendo bt at AT Bluetooth Settings FIG 4 10 START TOSHIBA SOFTWARE For type 1 and type 2 remote s press simultaneously button 1 and button 2 Check if the LED s are blinking then click on OK For type 3 remotes press simultaneously button 1 and button 2 Check if the LED s are blinking wait for the LED s to stop blinking then click on OK immediately if the pause in between is too long then the connection will not be established The connection is OK if a green connection symbol is visible in the icon for the Nintendo Nintendo RVL CNT 01 Q ATTENTION On some computers it is necessary to use the sync button at the back of the remote instead of the 1 amp 2 button at the front Axis Control 4 9 F Series User s Manual 4 2 2 Name of the buttons on the remote i Arrow buttons Enter button 3 Module select button Origin Test button Up button Down button Shift button back of remote 4 2 3 Setting origin and size with remote Press on the origin test button to set the origin or just press one of the arrow keys The head will move so that the pointer is set over the origin The origin can now be changed by pressing on the arrow keys Push the enter button to set the origin While the origin is set the left origin LED is flashing If enter is pressed then this LED will still flash for a while do not pres
4. eS SS ES Optimize segments segments of equal size 2 SER BLSA eS F SER reaa ES F SBA ERALA ES F SER ES F RIES SER _ R a R RI amp ss BER BR BER BR AA r AA a AA s AE eS F SER SER This option divides the job all into equal parts This can be useful when the jobs will have to be applied on different panels that have same size The fifth option is selectable if a job has already been cut The type of segmentation was then automatically saved and the same type can be then chosen when this option is selected reverse cutting is for cutting out the negative like for making templates for screen printing The overlap repeats the data of the previous segment in the following segment over the chosen distance This option can only be used if the segments will be applied separately The overlap is then the amount that the separate segments will be applied over one another If the design must stay in one piece then the overlap value must be set to 0 Cutting SummaFlex 3 17 F Series User s Manual 3 3 Contour cutting SummaFlex Pro In general contour cutting includes the following steps gt Create a graphic gt Print the graphic laminate if necessary gt Load the media and register the registration marks gt Cut the graphic Do not place contour lines along the edg
5. Y Enable tool tips Size of run button File import Number of Quicklayers File import Barcode OK File open soep speda spalqo File save Rotate 90 s Edit nodes FIG 3 34 CHANGE VIEW MACRO TAB First option is to show tooltip or not when the mouse is above a macro Second option is the size of the icons that be set larger or smaller size of text stays Third option is the number of quick layers see later U File Import Barcode I File open file save These are the macros for file handling The first two are used for importing files made by design software When Barcode is used to open a file then first a window is opened where the type of barcode can be chosen Then the path where the cut files are located has to be set correct The name of the file can either by filled in with the keyboard or can be read from the printout with an external barcode reader The File open and File save macro are used for saving jobs in SummaFlex format cutting job with settings and other job info this extra job info can be checked by going to job info under the edit menu amp Rotate 90 This can be used to rotate the job so it fits the table orientation The orientation on the screen should be the same as the orientation when the user stands in front of the machine Edit nodes Node editing is an advanced feature that can be used to enhance the cutting quality on curves with small radiuses aa Sort
6. 1 Load media install module and tool Modules 2 Click on and click on the picture of the camera unit in the window 3 Click on slot 3 The machine will drill a hole in the media with the router 4 Use the arrow keys to set the camera in the center of the drilled hole Press confirm Installation a Camera LED Automatic E pwm camera LED 0 Calibration 1 CALIBRATION DISTANCE ROUTER MODULE CAMERA FIG 2 56 Setting up Tools 2 34 F Series User s Manual 2 12 Quick toolholder change The calibrations parameters of the tools are very important for obtaining a good cut quality Some tools are more difficult to calibrate then others Therefore the table stores automatically the tool parameters So if a previous installed tool is mounted in the machine then all settings will be restored from the internal memory However the warning about checking the knife depth will still appear If a couple of rules and procedures are followed then changing most tools on an F series table is easy and quick There are a couple of things that need to be taken in account before using the quick change procedures 1 Label the modules and always mount them on the same position 2 Make sure the tool has been calibrated completely in this module 3 Mount the tools always in the same module or calibrate each tool in each module 4 The tool has not been changed in the toolholder NOTE If there is
7. 2 4 Calibration of the kiss cutting knife Change Tool 1 In the Axis Control window click on i If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 2 2 2 Check if the correct pressure adjust screw is mounted there are three ranges up to 120gram up to 650gram and up to 2000gram Mount kiss cut tool in tangential module Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Screw all the way down P ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module FIG 2 11 INSERT KISS CUTTING TOOL Online 3 Click on pom Axis Control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before OK using it Click on ESS to acknowledge Check if the origin of the loaded media is still set Modules correctly if not adjust and click on ey If Axis Control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 First the up down parameters have to be set UP DOWN Position sll Up position 46 00
8. Cc ccccccc lt lt lt O Save Palette As Cutting SummaFlex Unlink from SUMMA F Series CAM Layer Order a es 1 VE Pen Pen Default 2 W MB drag knife Drag Knife Default 5 3 VP Creasing Wheel Creasing Wheel Default ai 4 V EB Kiss Cutting Knife Kiss Cutting Knife Default 5 V BB Cut 46 4 Cut 46 Defaut mn 6 W EM cut 30 4 Cut 30 Default 8 V BB Cut 22 5 Cut 22 5 Default 8 V BBB Cut 15 cut 15 Default o 9 V BBB Cut 0 Cut 0 Defautt 10 VY half cut 40 5 Cut Gut Knife Default g 11 V EB Cut Out knife Cut Out Knife Default 12 W EEE Oscillating Knife Oscillating Knife Default O pi r o 9 o Move Layer Up At the top OK Down N At the bottom Cancel FIG 3 11 CHANGING LAYER ORDER 3 10 F Series User s Manual 3 2 3 Open or import file Summa Flex has its own file format for saving files jobs These files contain not only the data from the design software but also the settings used for executing the job whether it has been executed or not and other info To open a previous job go to File menu and then click on Open However the import function will be used most ATTENTION It is recommended to work primarily in OXF and PDF file formats when exporting saving from the design program To import a file go to the file menu and click on Import Or doub
9. 4 1 7 Events This menu shows all the messages that have been displayed by the flatbed cutter There are three types of messages Info ls a message of the machine to the user Warning Is a message from the machine to the user reminding the user that a certain action needs to be taken Error ls a message from the machine reporting an error that needs the user s attention A Filter on type d l l l Info Warning 5 03 2014 55 It is advised to remove the drag module when POT EOT or Miller are installe _ sear i M Warning dM Warning 5 03 2014 55 ELECTRONIC OSCILLATING TOOL in slot 1 will not be available until down po Error ap Info 4 03 2014 16 48 30 Upgrade done successfully rN Warning 4 03 2014 13 38 48 HEAVY DUTY CUTOUT TOOL in slot 1 will not be available until down positior dM Warning 25 02 2014 9 33 31 PEN is requested but not available job will be aborted dM Warning 24 02 2014 15 09 33 MILLER is requested but not available job will be aborted dM Warning 24 02 2014 13 31 56 PNEUMATIC OSCILLATING TOOL in slot 1 will not be available until down pos rN Warning 21 02 2014 14 30 06 DOUBLE EDGE CUTOUT TOOL in slot 1 will not be available until down positic Warning 21 02 2014 12 36 44 KISS CUTTING TOOL in slot 1 will not be available until down position has be rN Warning 21 02 2014 12 36 20 KISS CUTTING TOOL in slot 1 will not be available until down position has be D Info 21 02 2014 10 49 22 Job paused press OK
10. Mark 3 Position 0 x 1 0 00 mm State E 1 0 00 mm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Original postions icy Stop process at first mark FIG 3 26 REGISTRATION MARKS SEARCH WINDOW CAMERA OVER REGISTRATION MARK The flatbed will now search for the rest of the registration marks If the production mode is set to production then the flatbed will start cutting immediately after that the marks have been read If the production mode is set at manually then SummafFlex will pause The recognized registration marks will be visible in the right preview window bad C Center head Camera Overview whYIAN 1S SSeS fo eee Position Job Copy L Start with i F cea mm doh aoe lor Number Distance mm Mark 3 Position 0 x 1 0 00 mm State Marks processed State Marks recognized Click Run pec SM Tn ASEM oi i cu Stop if more than one mark is recognized Original postions Stop process at first mark FIG 3 27 ALL REGISTRATION MARKS READ If there is doubt about the correctness of the place of the registration marks then the user N can check if the marks were correct read Each time w is pressed the table jumps to the next mark if the mark is accepted by the program then a red check mark is shown at the top right side of the mark The position of the mark is also shown on screen If the mark is Cutting SummaFlex 3 27 F Series User s Manual M not exactly in the mid
11. SERES 2 SUMMA SS suena SERE SBAA SBRES Horiz Segm 1 Vert Segm 2 Segments 2 Cutting SummaFlex FIG 3 29 SEGMENTATION PREVIEW 704 01 x 631 65 mm 3 28 F Series User s Manual 3 4 SummaFlex sidebar SummaFlex has a side bar that groups the most used actions for a normal workflow The sidebar has 5 tabs NOTE lt Ctrl gt 2 is used to hide or show the side bar The blue arrow at the top of the side bar is used to minimize or maximize the side bar It is recommended to always use the side bar if possible 3 4 1 Layer tab Click on this tab to assign the tools to certain layers The procedure to set up the layers is explained in section 3 2 2 for SummaFlex and section 3 3 2 for SummaFlex Pro 3 4 2 Files tab The files tab is a file manager A preview shows the file content using a thumbnail The list view offers overview for large file sets Any directory with subdirectories can be searched automatically Individual search paths can be defined for direct access A search box makes it easier searching by file name There are two directories predefined Those directories can be changed or directories can be added The first directory list has a fixed file filter just typical SummaFlex files if the directory contains subdirectories then it selectable to show them or not the subdirectory can then be chosen by clicking on the dropdown box next to it
12. To optimize the positions of the objects make sure they are selected and go to tools optimize material After that the Optimize windows opens Optimize Vinyl Consumption File Edit Design View Fools Plug i eaa 2 00 a W Contour Line atac l Photo UT 0 No object rotation Insert Program 0 Rotate objects ta shorter side Edit Program List EREN eee Rotate as needed Set Print Marks i em Set Jog Marks T Include bitmaps Search replace Jog Marks Only selected objects Search replace Jog Marks w Bienen Cancel Measure Optimize Material Final optimization upto 10 Objects Optimization level 4 FIG 3 37 SIMPLE NESTING e Weed border Is the distance that will be kept between objects 2 Rotate objects to shorter side All objects are rotated so that the shorter side is downwards 3 Rotate as needed During the optimization all objects are rotated so that they can be arranged saving the most space 4 Only selected objects Only the selected objects are optimized With this option you can optimize according to layers colors 5 Maximum optimization f this option is activated two more fields are shown The option maximum optimization calculates more possible combinations the can arise to end up with maximum optimization Optimizing can take much time depending on the size of the objects and the set values Therefore do not set use values more than 20 30 for the amount of ob
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14. File Edit Design View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help i j E 7 z Fo De s J be ras T b d a i A ce mT Jo deje aj a Relative 3 u e658 Eo o i O O Z imn 130 120 110 100 90 60 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 a D ads LA a k eal a4 iy 20 CUT DATA E X t n 410 Go to edit nodes see section 3 4 5 Macro tabs Select node s hold shift key down for selecting multiple nodes where a mark is printed Right click on click on Create video mark at selected nodes Delete Curve Sharpen Edge Ctrl S Round Edge Ctrl R j Ctrl G Ctrl K Join with Line F Join with Curve Reduce Nodes Round Create Video Mark at Sel Nod Properties Refresh Screen Delete the marks afterwards manually otherwise they will also be cut out Mark settings in output dialogue will have to be Mark settings in output dialogue will have to set to be crop marks Cutting SummaFlex 3 46 F Series User s Manual Case 3 No Marks printed If no marks are printed then it is usually not possible to cut the job afterwards However in some cases it is possible that clear unambiguous cornered shapes with high contrast printed in the job can be used as mark position For instance if there is a text printed in the job with a font that has sharp corners An example is given below IS Elle Edit Design View Tools Plug ins Settings Window
15. MODULE MENU Q ATTENTION The head up and down positions can also be set with the remote It is advised to use the remote for this Axis Control 4 3 F Series User s Manual 4 1 6 Menu This menu is for changing the standard parameters for the F1612 Select the parameter that needs to be changed The background of the selected parameter will become blue Then use the up down arrow to change the value The software for sending jobs may overwrite some of the parameters Press Apply to save the value or Cancel to deselect the parameter without changing the value a a Eea Tesbane setup Refresh gt Overcut 0 1 mm T Overcut Send File Quality level Standard 0 0 10 0 mm Upgrade Firmware Concatenation 0 17 mm PEE ETO TITTIES Ca a el EE FIG 4 6 PARAMETER MENU Overcut this parameter is to facilitate weeding Each time the knife goes up or down the cutter cuts a bit further then it should OptiCut increases the cutting quality in case the knife is worn out or not calibrated correctly OptiCut is default set to Off Quality level is default set to High setting it to Standard increase throughput Concatenation is used to have a smoother velocity profile when cutting curves default value is 0 17 mm Other possible actions in this menu are i Backup zoca and This is used to save or to restore a backup of the current parameter settings of the flatbed ae Note It is advised to make a b
16. The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in Axis Control The origin test looks like the pattern above Look for the straightest line between the 7 lines When the origin is not correct then the knife is pushed in the media under an angle in reference to the cut direction and then dragged straight in the cut direction So this means that the beginning of the line has to be inspected The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values show difference to current value Check for the straightest line and Setting up Tools 2 27 F Series User s Manual select the according one in the popup window The extended cut out test goes from 180 over 0 to 180 The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Note With some materials it is necessary to use a magnifying glass to check the start of the line The start will then look something like the picture on the right Setting the lateral parameter FIG 2 47 LATERAL PATTERN TEST FOR EOT The horizontal lines are cut out in two parts Each line is cut from the middle to the side If the lateral parameter is not set correct then the lines do not meet in the middle they are shifted The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values in the picture show difference to current value Check for the line where there is
17. The second directory list has a selectable file filter in the figure below it is set to pdf files if the directory contains subdirectories then it selectable to show them or not the subdirectory can then be chosen by clicking on the dropdown box next to it ia m ff J 7 5 VACOMMON To Fseries Demo Wim 156 M pe FA Formats POF I V COMMON To Fseries Demo Wim micro Y Program Files x86 Summa Summaflex Pr rej A Formats J08 JTP EVI E Program Files x86 Summa SummaFlex Pro Vv pt iq Search File name a a aTa i Oe pie Tee EtA E FIG 3 30 SUMMAFLEX FILE MANAGER hal can be used to add a directory E can be used to edit a directory name and the change options for that directory ll is be used to refresh the preview view This folder can be set to be monitored continuously or not check option monitor folder when setting folder Cutting SummaFlex 3 29 F Series User s Manual This directories can also be set as a hotfolder or not If it set as a hotfolder then the directory is monitored automatically and there are some extra options available Settings MAESEN Assignments for events Double click w File import Barcode Enter Key F Import file Imports a file Process actions automatically when a new file was found setting g Edit search path S Edit search path ea ering Macro assignments k Folder C backup wim Copy of MANUALS software onyx cutter a
18. There are also a couple of extra things the user will have to decide on these things are mostly media dependent There is the orientation This is explained in section 3 6 3 The user will also have to decide if the job will be milled in one pass or in several passes This can be done by using either the milling layer or the milling multipass layer here the bit diameter plays a significant role NOTE 1 The recommended maximum milling depth per pass is 1 2 times the router bit diameter 2 The recommended maximum complete milling depth media thickness is 3 times the router bit diameter 3 6 1 Dynamic routing If the job is just cutting out shapes then the only parameters that SummaFlex needs is the router bit diameter and the orientation it has to route Those two parameters can be set when setting up the layer for milling both single pass and multipass If those parameters are set the routing path is shown as a thick outline thickness routing bit diameter If SummafFlex is set in contour view see section 3 5 2 then the original line will be changed into a dashed line and the routing path will be shown as a thin line in the same color EJ Summaflex Pro untitled 2 S File Edit Design View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help iE I is _ y z Kin n 0 270 00 a aaa ass s sees sss sess sssssssssssass sald 4aAe7 File import Barcode File open File save Rotate 90 sope spedjo spalo Edit
19. is the same as the shift key on the keyboard The lights at the bottom show the number of the module that is chosen during the calibration of the tools The left light is blinking during origin change and the right light is blinking during media size change Refer to section 4 2 1 For activation of the remote controller ATTENTION Be sure to put the remote controller on its loading station each time it has been used If the computer is left on at night then stop the connection between the computer and the remote by unplugging it in BlueSoleil or Toshiba software WARNING If the remote is used during tool calibration then the operator can approach the table despite of the safety beams The operator must make sure that at that moment nobody else is in the neighborhood of the table or computer see safety area in section 1 4 2 3 Machine components F Series User s Manual 1 3 Media Handling The standard F1612 is designed to work with sheet media However if the option Pneumatic Pack and Roll supply is available then roll media can also be used Loading media means positioning the media on the table and setting origin and media size working area Sometimes this is a two step process first loading media then setting media size sometimes all can be done in one step setting size then loading depending on type and size of media 1 3 1 Loading sheet media WARNING For safety reasons always use this procedure t
20. mm lower Then press apply on computer or A on remote 8 To calibrate the down position click on Down position in Axis Control or press on Down on the remote If the material is thicker than 4mm then set the down position first at a value 3mm higher than the memorized value from the previous step The final depth calibration can then be done after that the knife parameters have been set ATTENTION Make sure that the test is done at the same speed that the job will be cut Otherwise it is possible that the knife depth will not be set correct and that the cut lines will look like a dashed cut line at the rear side of the material The maximum speed for the oscillating tool has been limited to 300 mm s 9 The setting of the knife parameters can t be done with the remote Click in Axis Control on the parameter that needs to be checked or set Then click on test Check the pattern that was cut out In Axis Control a window opens with a drawing of the pattern that was cut out Click in this window on the place where the correct pattern was cut out The test will differ according to the parameter that was chosen highlighted in blue Tool installation Parameter value i orior Lateral 5 5000 5000 4 Longitudinal 0 N biade compensation 0 0 mm FIG 2 45 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS EOT Setting the origin parameter 180 120 60 0O 60 120 180 FIG 2 46 ORIGIN PATTERN TEST FOR EOT
21. s Manual 3 6 4 4 Creating bridges It sometimes happens with routing that small parts move during routing This affects the overall quality To avoid this small bridges can be created to hold those small pieces in their place To create a bridge follow procedure below 1 Select the routing path click on routing path Select to edit nodes use macro edit nodes in the macro tab see section 3 4 5 Then select a node where the bridge has to come click on the node or add a node right click on the routing path and choose add if there is no node in the area where the bridge has to come and then select that one click on new node agi Lin bey Curve j Sharpen Edge Ctrl S Round Edge Ctrl R l Join with Line Ctrl G A Join with Curve Ctrl K Gayl Hor Object Alignment Ctrl H f Vart Ohiact Alinnmant Ctrlal FIG 3 64 INSERTING A NODE 2 Check in the standard settings menu under the settings menu if the size of the bridge is set correct if not change it Color Palette gt 4 Working Area AE Rulers Shift I Output Devices Unit of Measurement b Register Jog Marks Bridges Grid Ctrl R vw Undo Redo Shift F7 Cross hair Ctrl F H p Guidelines Snan Marla FIG 3 65 SET BRIDGE SIZE 3 Right click on the selected node and choose to add bridge The result is a routing path that is interrupted ay I
22. then just click on the dropdown box underneath the tool name EE somm s 10 lift up angle T eal B flute cardboard oeg sedis E tuu upu FIG 3 10 CHANGE TO PRE DEFINED PARAMTERS If extra parameters need to be changed then click on the gears to the right of the tool name However it is recommended to predefine materials NOTE These tool settings are saved in the driver file and are not palette dependent If a new driver file needs to be installed then use the special installation program for it otherwise the tool settings are lost see installation manual 3 9 Cutting SummaFlex F Series User s Manual 3 2 2 5 Determine the order of tools that are used The order of the layers with tool assigned to them determines the order in which the table uses the tools The order defined in the standard palette is logical but should it be changed or should the order of new layers need to changed then follow next procedure Click on the fly out box in the layer menu just before the Sel and New buttons Choose layer order then change the order of the layers The tools which cut completely through should always be used as last v Layer Numbers Layer Info X Only Sel Layer Visible Delete Sel Layer Delete Unused Layers FORE ROR TERE TEETER EERE EEE E EE EEE TEETH EEE E EOE E OO EO OEE OOOO EE Layer Order New Palette Load Palette Save Palette
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24. 00 Production mode Manya Production Material Manually Production Total number of copies Number of copies in direction 1 FIG 3 40 SET PRDUCTION MODE TO PRODUCTION 5 Click on Manage profiles and choose Add Eia J 2 00 Manage Profiles 0 00 ilete E Sawe profile o n Profile defaults a th mm o0 Bae dle Tael We Le en FIG 3 41 SET PRODUCTION MODE TO PRODUCTION 6 Choose a name which clearly explains the profile fill it in and click OK 7 Do the first job and change the camera profile as described in section 3 7 2 After that the job is done the camera profile will be automatically linked to the profile Cutting SummaFlex 3 39 F Series User s Manual 3 5 5 Cutting from the backside Some jobs require that they are cut from the none printed side For this purpose there is a plug in for Corel and Illustrator made that works well in combination with a macro in SummaFlex Pro Procedure to cut from the backside 1 Make sure the print data is on a separate layer and the cut data on the correct cut layers 2 Use the plug in Add SummaFlex marks and cut out squares E Regmarks Squares Add SurmmaFlex Reqmarks Cut Out Squares FIG 3 42 PLUG IN FOR CUTTING FROM THE BACK SIDE COREL AND ILLUSTRATOR 3 Print out the print layer and the Regmark layer do not print out the Cut out Square layer Make a pdf file of all the cut layers the Regmark layer and the Cut out squares laye
25. 2 F Series User s Manual e SAFETY AREA DURING OPERATION front machine FIG 1 2 F1612 SAFE WORKING AREA During normal production the operator should stay out of the area marked in light gray color If the operator moves inside this area then the flat table automatically pauses The current job is not lost but nothing will move anymore on the table until the operator leaves the area and tells the flatbed cutter to continue its job with Axis Control WARNING If the operator needs to be within the area marked in light gray to change media or tools then the procedures to perform these actions need to be followed strictly as described further in the manual The danger area for other personnel is marked in dark gray this is 1 meter outside the area marked with the safety poles and 1 meter away from the operator s desk WARNING The operator must always make sure that the remote is in its loading station when it is not in use This makes sure that no other personnel will inadvertently press the buttons and start up the machine while the operator is in the danger area Machine components 1 3 F Series User s Manual e DANGER AREA ON HEAD FIG 1 3 DANGER
26. 29 Parameters CAC MMC ueniren a EE O ENAA OTET ONTO 2 6 2 10 Test patern arag KNIT Emse a A beneecauidelneae 2 6 AM SOW ICIS oe LUI CIC Ol e ER 2 7 2 12 UP AOWN parameters kiss cutting tool ou sesssscsesessessssscsessssecsecsssscsecsssessssecsecsssscseesssssees 2 7 2 13 Setting down parameter KISS cutting tOOl ssssssesssssssseesssssseeesssssseeeessssssceeesssseeresssssseresssssss 2 8 2 14 Setting knife parameters kiss cutting tool es ssessssssssseesssssseesssssseceeesssssseeeesssseeeesnsssseresssssss 2 8 2 15 Test pattern kiss cutting tool origin parametef sessessssserssseessssersssseesssseesssseessssessssersssseee 2 9 2 16 Origin pattern test for kiss cutting knife ees ssessseesssseessssseeessssseesssssseeonsserossssseossssserosssseresss 2 9 2 17 Test pattern kiss cutting tool lateral parameter uu ssessssesscsessesesscsessesescseseessseeseens 2 10 2 18 Test pattern kiss cutting tool longitudinal parameter ssssessssserssssesssserssssersssseesssseesss 2 10 219 NSE OUTOU TOO lena a E E a cannulae 2 11 2 20 UP down paramters cut out t0Ol sessessssseresssersseressrerossserossserossserosserossserossserossseressseressseessss 2 11 2 21 Setting knife parameters cutout TOOL eesse ssessseesssseessssseeessssseeessssseeossssroosssseronssseresssseersssses 2 12 Table of Contents VI F Series User s Manual 2 22 Origin pattern test for cut OUT knife ue sssssssssssssssscsecsssssssssssscsecsecsssscse
27. 395 348 Consumables 6 3 F Series 6 1 4 Cut out Tools Single edge cutout tool includes 1 single edge cutout knife 500 9312 Single edge cutout knife 65 up to 6 mm thick material 500 9801 Gliding disc single edge 500 3303 Double edge cutout tool includes 2 double edge cutout knives double edge cutout knife 50 up to 3 mm double edge cutout knife 60 up to 5 mm Gliding disc double edge Heavy duty cutout tool includes 1 heavy duty cutout knife Heavy duty cutout knife 45 90 up to 15 mm Consumables User s Manual F Series User s Manual 6 1 5 Electronic oscillating tool Every knife for the oscillating tool is delivered with a setscrew me and a hex screwdriver It is recommended to replace the setscrew if the old one has been damaged Electronic oscillating tool 500 9320 Single edge 65 L25 500 9800 up to5 mm Single edge 0 75 L25 up to 5 6 mm 500 9813 Single edge 65 80 L25 up to 5 11 mm 500 9810 Single edge 65 85 L25 up to 5 11 mm 500 9811 Single edge 65 85 L28 up to 8 14 mm 500 9812 Single edge 45 85 L33 up to 13 19 mm 500 9815 Single edge 45 86 L38 up to 18 24 mm PAUSA Knife guide e i ec f Y z a A Consumables 6 5 F Series 6 1 6 Creasing Tools creasing tool D 25 R3 H8 W7 creasing tool D 25 R3 H8 W5 5 creasing tool D 25 R1 5 H1 5 W1 5 creasing tool D 15 2pt cre
28. 4 1 2 Media menu Camera input Working area Length Width 1200 Al 1600 74 Origin X Origin Y 0 ee e Vacuum Off On C Blow Dust Extraction Off C On FIG 4 2 MEDIA MENU The media menu can be used to control the vacuum pump on off or reverse The changes made in status of the vacuum pump are only temporarily Once a job or internal test is started the vacuum pump is controlled again by the firmware and or software The media menu is also used for setting media origin and size see section 1 3 If the pneumatic pack for media advance is installed then this menu can also be used for moving media forwards by clicking on the feed button If the router is installed then a clean table can be used to clean the table and dust extraction can be used to switch the external vacuum cleaner on or off see section 5 1 2 5 4 1 3 Change Tool The change tool menu must be used when a module or tool is changed on the flatbed If a tool or module is changed while the flatbed is not in the change tool menu then the machine will not detect the change and the cutting surface may be irreversibly damaged if a job is started afterwards After a module or tool change click on the Online button The machine will then detect any module or tool change It will also remind the operator to calibrate the tool before using it H gt INSERT TOOLS AND MODULES THEN PRESS ONLINE FIG 4 3 TOOL C
29. A on remote 9 Then calibration of the down position is done in several steps The knife parameters need to be set first with reduced knife depth Afterwards the knife depth can be set correct The knife depth for setting the origin is a couple of mm the knife depth for lateral and longitudinal setting is set so that the knife just scratches the surface of the material To calibrate the down position click on Down position in Axis Control or press on down on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the knife pushes a little bit in the material Then press on Test The machine cuts a pattern If the lateral parameter is already set correct then there will be one line in the middle cut twice If the lateral parameter is set correct then will be a little distance between the two lines in the middle FIG 2 39 TEST PATTERN KNIFE DEPTH TEST V CUT 10 The knife parameters can t be set with the remote Click in Axis Control on the parameter that needs to be checked or set Then click on test Check the pattern that was cut out In Axis Control a window opens with a drawing of the pattern that was cut out Click in this window on the place where the correct pattern was cut out The test will differ according to the parameter that was chosen highlighted in blue Tool installation 4 Origin 1 Lateral 3 SEO oa AD 4 Longitudinal 0 FIG 2 40 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS V CUT Setting the origin param
30. AREA AROUND HEAD The head with the modules on it and a 20cm around it can be considered as the extra danger area during module tool installation When the operator is working within this area then he has to be extra careful When a module or a tool has to be changed then the operator is obliged to perform certain actions within the danger area around the head So the operator must be sure that the machine will not make any unexpected movement while performing the changes There are only two possible ways to be sure the machine will not make any sudden movements that is either changing module tool while machine is switched of or following the module tool change procedure WARNING When changing a module or a tool always make sure that Axis Online Control is started and check that the second button in Axis Control is ey if it Tool S then click on it so the machine comes offline and will not move any more Machine components 1 4 F Series User s Manual 1 1 2 4 Safety features e SAFETY BEAMS 4 safety beams are installed around the table They interrupt the movements of the machine if a person passes through the beam the poles send around the table The interruption is a controlled stop The machine will stop the movement in less than 5 seconds and hold the position where it stopped This means that the machine can continue the job when enter is pressed ATTENTION If the safety beams are interrupted or not aligned duri
31. Frank Version 7 0 08 FIG 3 72 OPEN JOB Cutting SummaFlex 3 60 F Series User s Manual 2 Export the file to an EPS or PDF file so it can be used to print out on the printer that will be used for the print and cut job If this printer is not available then this job can also be printed out on a normal desktop printer For this go to File gt Print Make sure the file is printed out scale 1 1 click on button a Printable area Object VWicthanm 297 243 37 100 00 Heightanm 210 179 38 100 00 aS eRe aOR ent REAR ev ae INSEST Printer sista wen NRG DSm632 PCL 6 m E e a o Setosa Landscape iii Print Mode Ratio Objects 4 1 00 a Er F All objects X 100 0 Output V Center Tiling Copies 1 ti Fit in Options Print to file y 15 3 mm x 26 8 mm Contour mode Print colored background Print guidelines Eome Register Jog marks FIG 3 73 PRINTING JOB FOR CAMERA CALIBRATION 3 Assign a cutting tool to the cut line For this click on Default under Cutpath and choose the most left installed tool Click on Macros if the view at the right side of the SummaFlex window is not the same as in the picture below LJ cut Out Knife H Kiss Cut Knife P Default Rotate 90 Edit nodes Sort with Simulation Object properties m Output to device E E Ee sedo spalo sang sade FIG 3 74 SETTING TOOL Cutting Su
32. Help 5 Talia ni ay or ee e eh Oe yt mm 71 Relative apa t co l n O 120 110 100 T 20 30 40 50 10 PRINT DATA Go to edit nodes see section 3 4 5 Macro tabs Select node s hold shift key down for selecting multiple nodes where a mark is printed Right click on click on Create video mark at selected nodes the selected nodes are marked here with an arrow to show which possible points can be selected as places for marks ets amp Cir 20 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 5 97 K O uzl ay Insert a Delete Curve PE New Starting Point Sharpen Edge Ctrl Round Edge Ctrl R Join with Line Ctrl G 4 Join with Curve Ctrl K Reduce Nodes TH Round Pa Create Video Mark at Sel Nees Mark settings in output dialogue will have to set to be crop marks NOTE The three above procedures are salvage procedures they should not be considered as a normal workflow however they can be used to save otherwise lost printouts Cutting SummaFlex 3 47 F Series User s Manual 3 6 Router module settings in SummaFlex Milling is more than just cutting one line With the miller there are several possibilities If the job consists out of milling shapes then dynamic routing can be used If the jobs are more complex then SummaFlex has to calculate the routing paths see section 3 6 4
33. PATH HATCH FILL ROUTING PATH ISLAND FILL 3 Set first the layers the target layer is the layer where the fill will be created in The adjustment layer is the layer in which the routing path around the fill we be created if an offset adjustment is chosen If the option None in the path adjustment options is chosen then the routing path around the fill will be created in the same layer as the fill and it will be created with the center of the bit on top of the outline contour of the object Cutting SummaFlex 3 54 F Series User s Manual Routing Engraving Options Engraving Options Hatch fill Island fill Tool diameter 3 00 Hatch Multi Inline Target layer 15 milling multipass M Hatch angle Path adjustment Inline Path adjustment Outline mm Path Adjustment Adj layer 15 milling multipass Iw Layer info miling multipass None Adj value Delete original Adjustment 450 mm Orientation Clockwise Overlap Counterclockwise 0o 1 Fixed size Absolute 2410 Imm Fixed size for output i A Cancel FIG 3 60 FILLING OPTIONS 1 Tools diameter Here the thickness of the router bit has to be filled in so the program can make the correct calculations 2 Target layer This is the output layer for the routing path of the fill choose between milling multipass and milling depending on the thickness of the material 3 Hatch angle The angle of the hatch lines can be c
34. Screw all the way down ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module FIG 2 33 INSERT CREASING WHEEL Online Click on ey Axis Control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click on to acknowledge Check if the origin of the loaded media is still set Modules correct if not adjust and click on Mimi If Axis Control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 the light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 UP DOWN Position A sll Up position 47 00 mm HI Down position 51 67 mm Down position offset X 0 00 mm Down position offset CY 0 00 mm FF velocity 800 mm s a _ _ m l i FIG 2 34 INSERT CUTOUT TOOL Setting up Tools 2 20 F Series User s Manual 4 Set velocity the same as the velocity that will be used in the job recommended speed for creasing tool is 800mm s or more leave the lift and lowering velocity at 200mm The lowering velocity can be set to a lower value if the material that needs to be creased is very tough Then calibrate the up position by clicking on Up position in Axis Control or press on Up on the remot
35. The main window changes to the load window on the left there is the choice between loading a roll and loading a sheet 4 Click on the radio button just before Roll The options for loading Roll material are shown Material type Park position Default working area Roll 1000 A Origin C Sheet i Width 1 Ott WA Default vacuum Off C On C Blow FIG 1 7 OPTIONS FOR LOADING SHEET MATERIAL e The park position is the position the carriage with modules and tools will go to when the loading sequence is started Recommended values are 850mm 1000mm Depending on the size and weight of the media The media can be guided on the table until it is just under the media advance clamps heavier media has to be slided a bit further on the table Machine components 1 15 10 F Series User s Manual e With the default working area origin and sheet width can be set If the box before the origin is checked then the origin is reset to the mechanical origin other the origin Stays the same If the box before the width is set then the width of the media that will be loaded can be set e The initial state of the vacuum pump can also bet set before the loading sequence is started If needed the vacuum pump can be controlled with the remote during the loading itself see section 4 2 5 Choose the setting and click on the button The machine adjusts the vacuum selector if a new width is chosen moves the carriage to the p
36. V shaped part that comes out the material and check if the bend is correct Usually the bend gets better if the lateral parameters is lowered by 20 or 30 and by adjusting depth also A test like that is the only way to check if the parameters are set correct or not Setting up Tools 2 25 F Series User s Manual 2 9 Calibration of the POT WARNING Never leave the POT on the machine without the gliding disk Mount the gliding piece immediately after that the POT is in the tangential module Change Tool 1 In the Axis Control window click on i If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 2 2 2 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the detail below Hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Turn the screw all the way down ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module see usage of the tool wrench x a a T E AALARNAI FIG 2 44 MOUNTING THE POT 3 Once the tool is screwed secured put the gliding disk on the tool Press the gliding disk together and slide it under the tool Then put it on the tool The tool is slotted and there is a pin inside the gliding disk Make sure the gliding disk is seated correct cannot be turned around if it is seated correct Then connect the two air hoses to the camera unit Online 4 Click on ea Ax
37. When a miller is mounted on the machine then this can be used to vacuum the conveyor belt or routing underlay Click on the media button in Axis control Two extra options are visible Clean table Hit this button to vacuum the table loaded area The miller in the router will run but it will not touch the surface Dust extraction With click on the radio button to set it on or off NOTE If a lighter router underlay is used then the brush may barely touch the underlay if it is the conveyor type of mat that is cleaned then the brush may be used to brush the conveyor belt Maintenance 5 4 F Series User s Manual 5 1 2 6 Cleaning protection brushes at the sides The brushes at the sides can accumulate dust Use a vacuum cleaner to clean them Do not use compressed air since this will blow all the dust inside the machine 5 1 2 7 Cleaning Guide rails The guide rails need normally no lubrication The carriages have a built in reservoir with lubrication However should the rails be very dirty then they can be cleaned as follows Cleaning the rails 1 Clean the lengths of the rails with a lint free rag start from the carriages and move away from it 2 Soak another lint free rag with lubricant for bearings guiding rails and go over the lengths of the rails again 5 1 2 8 Emptying the compressed air filter on machines without a POT Check regularly the filter for compressed air and empty it if necessary To do
38. a stroke of maximum 8mm and a frequency of maximum 150Hz It can cut material up to 25mm thick The robust construction of the tool makes it suitable to cut thick and or though boards like Honeycomb board corrugated cardboard and foam boards Also some soft foams and rubbers can be cut with adjusted speeds The POT fits into the Tangential module and is quickly connected with two pneumatic connectors to the central unit The tool can be placed in any of the three slots but only one POT can be installed at once The tool fits into the tangential module and needs to be connected with two pneumatic tubes to the camera unit ca 4 2 FIG 1 27 POT 1 pneumatic oscillator 2 pneumatic connections 3 knife 4 gliding disc 1 4 7 2 Replacing a knife in the POT Remove the gliding disc Locate the setscrew that holds the knife unscrew it Take the knife and gently take it out Take the new knife and slide it in the tool FIG 1 28 KNIFE POT Check if the knife is completely pushed down Then secure the knife with the setscrew ATTENTION Fasten the setscrew carefully make sure it fastens the knife Only if the knife is deep enough secure the setscrew If the setscrew is fastened without a knife then the knife holder will be damaged and it will be impossible to put in a knife correctly Never fasten the setscrew when no knife is inserted It is advised to replace the setscrew from time to time The gliding disk can only b
39. ge Sail 4 Jase spalqg spedijs5 p to Po F Vector object Mot scalable p to Po F Vector object Not scalable box POF Vector object Not scalable box POF Vector object Not scalable O No output to device O No output to printer E LI No positioning Fined size FIG 3 32 SUMMAFLEX OBJECT MANAGER 3 4 4 Clipart tab If SummaFlex is used for designing then a clipart library can be built The Clipart Manager permits fast access to frequently required graphic vector objects such as logos clipart s pictograms The organization takes place via individual groups Access to contents of the respective group is done by double clicks or Drag amp Drop Some clipart is installed during installation of the program pi 0s Search File name FIG 3 33 SUMMAFLEX CLIPART LIBRARY Cutting SummaFlex 3 31 F Series User s Manual 3 4 5 Macro tab The macro tab shows all predefined macro s that are installed If a job is loaded then this tab shows also the used layers in the loaded job together with the assigned tools To start a macro either double click on the text or click on the blue arrow There are some settings available to change the outlook of the macro tab To change the view click on the dropdown box at the top and click on global settings FPF P POT E HOHE HTH H FTTH HTD H SHEE EHHE OHS E EH OSE HPO H EHO E EE OEE PPP P PPP PPEPEPPP PP EPEEEPEPEPSSIT sald 43487
40. is dependent of the job and the way the objects are placed in it Cutting from the back side Mirror Y This macro can be used when the design is printed on the back of the material This is used in combination with the plug in Regmarks Squares First the registration marks are cut out squares then the material is turned over the square marks are read and then the job is cut see section 3 5 5 W Object properties This macro can be used to change the properties of the currently selected object s in the job This is something that is more useful in print and cut jobs m Output to device Use this macro to open the output window Cleanup Double lines open contours Use this macro to remove double lines and or close open objects This macro does automatically with fixed values what is described in section 3 5 7 Cutting SummaFlex 3 34 F Series User s Manual 1 Regmark mi Default g a Creasing Wheel Emi i a minada 4 eamdem If a file is opened and the user does not click on another tab of the sidebar then the layers used in the job are shown The number of layers that are shown can be set in the global settings see above Use the scroll bar to view the other layers if there are more layers then are set to be visible If the layers have been properly defined in both design software and SummaeaFlex then the correct tool is already assigned to cut out the job If the correct to
41. is unlocked e Registration marks circles with 5mm are put around the selected objects and an arrow is added to easily recognize the orientation all these registration marks and the orientation mark are saved in the Regmark layer e The Regmark layer is locked The second menu is used to if the design has to be cut from the none printed side in combination with a macro in SummaFlex Pro With the second sub menu following things happen e The layer Regmark is made the top layer all objects in it are deleted and it is locked e Anew top layer is created called Cut Out Squares it is locked e All objects in all unlocked and visible layers under the Regmark layer are selected e The Regmark layer and Cut Out Squares layer are unlocked e Registration marks circles with 5mm are put around the selected objects and an arrow is added to easily recognize the orientation all these registration marks and the orientation mark are saved in the Regmark layer e On top of each registration mark a square with the same center and size 5x5mm is created in the Cut Out Squares layer e The Regmark layer and Cut Out Squares layer are locked To prepare a file for SummaFlex do following e Save the design first as a normal ai file e Delete the layer s with the print data e Save as a copy in pdf format e f necessary undo the deleting of the layer s NOTE It is better to delete the layers with printing info before making
42. layer button triangle left of the Sel button and then Save palette It is recommended to delete the regmark layer This layer is only used when working with the camera and this is not supported in SummaFlex only in SummaFlex PRO Once the layer setup is done then the layer tab looks something like the figure below BRP RPP PPP a Y my Pen Eee by Cut 45 v hy Cur 30 oy Cut 22 5 oe dy Cut 18 Voge yp Cut o vw by Drag Knife Wo by Creasing Wheel Ww by Kiss Cutting Knife wo e Cut Out Enife Wo by Cut Out Knife Multipass Eby Oscillating Knife W o by Milling Multipass by hiling Sallj 18487 FIG 3 4 LAYERS SET UP A red V before a layer name means that the tool for this layer has been defined The double black rectangles mean that objects are defined in that layer The order of the layers determines the order in which the flatbed cuts or draws and cuts Cutting SummaFlex 3 5 F Series 3 2 2 3 Adding a new layer User s Manual SummafFlex comes with a preconfigured number of layers If extra layers need to be added e g for extra tools or to easy differentiate the same tool with different knives then add them as described in the procedure below The procedure is written for setting up a special layer for cutting not completely through with a cut out knife Click on New the layer setup window opens First click on Color and choose the color for the layer If
43. mat Roll 11m 500 9334 Router bit D3 3 L60 10 1FL UC 3x 500 9850 or Consumables 6 9 F Series User s Manual Router bit D3 3 L60 20 1FL UC 3x 500 9851 Router bit D4 4 L50 12 1FL UC 3x 500 9852 Router bit D4 4 L70 30 1FL UC 3x 500 9853 Bit description Example Bit D3 3 L60 10 1FI UC D3 3 shank diameter 3mm routing diameter 3mm L60 10 tool length 60mm maximum routing depth 10mm 1Fl 1 flute UC Up Cut milling chips are moved upwards Consumables 6 10 Appendix Tool Guide Tool Application Overview Table rcommended alternative paper lt 200gsm camMboard 300 500gsm cormugated B flute 3mm cormugated C flute 4mm comugated BC flute 7mm comugated E flute 1 5mm honeycomb board lt 10mm honeycomb board gt 10mm freboard gt 10mm o adhesive winyl adhesive PC banner vinyl sandbkst materal diamond grade c rystal grade cormugated plastic gt 5mm hard foamboard lt 2mm hard foamboerd gt 2mm polypropelene sheets lt 1 2mm polycarbonate lt 0mm polycarbonate gt 1mm foamboard with paper gt Smm foamboard with plastic foamboard with alu minium R aa hy ena Tae S P y ARNE SO visa AS magnetic varnish blankets gasket O O foam Cid oscil bting tool electro nic EO OCE E a a oe a n pneumatic cecil bt ing tool BL O C CO CE a e Booo o_o yout 500 9340
44. media any more If it is impossible to to then leave the test and reposition the media a bit more to the left so there is place enough to put the knife next to the media Then click on test Checking depth consists out of two steps First check if the part that the knife cuts out is still slightly attached to the media tear it out and check if the cover sheet is scratched by the knife If the knife did not scratch the media then the knife depth is not deep enough and the standard knife depth calibration described in section 2 8 If the part that is cut out is not slightly attached to the media then go to the lateral parameter decrease it by 20 and do the knife depth test again Adjust the lateral parameter until it is correct O NOTE To avoid having to set the knife each time to the right of the media the knife depth test can also be done after clicking on the up position parameter after at least one knife depth test when in down position setting 2 12 5 Quick toolchange for the POT One of the specific characteristics of the POT is that the depth is not a fixed value and that the depth is very material dependent Therefore it is recommended to set the knife depth instead of just checking it To set the knife depth follow procedure as described in section 2 9 If the option Overcut Compensation Mode will be used during the job then it is recommended to check the lateral parameter also 2 12 6 Quick toolchange for the creasing tool
45. mm sli Down position 50 00 mm BE Velocity 800 mm s Lift velocity 200 mm s Lowering velocity 200 mm s FIG 2 12 UP DOWN PARAMETERS KISS CUTTING TOOL Setting up Tools 2 7 F Series User s Manual 4 Set velocity the same as the velocity that will be used in the job leave the lift and lowering velocity at 200mm The lowering velocity can be set to a lower value if the material that needs to be cut is very tough Then calibrate the down position by clicking on Down position in Axis Control or press on Down on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the nose piece and knife holder are pushed into the tool holder for about 1 to 2 mm see picture below FIG 2 13 SETTING DOWN PARAMETER KISS CUTTING TOOL 5 Then press click on Test The flatbed will now cut out two squares Peel them out and check if pressure and knife depth are set correct If the knife depth is not correct then adjust by turning on the knife holder a quarter of a turn changes the knife depth by 0 12mm If the pressure is not high enough then adjust by turning on the pressure adjust screw If depth is set press Apply on computer or A on remote NOTE Check the impression the bearings of the nose piece make If they are clearly visible then this means that the pressure is set too high and this will affect the cutting quality 6 The up parameter is set automatically to 4mm higher Normally it is not necessary to raise
46. more this will be visible To compensate this there is the parameter blade compensation This parameter anticipates the knife orientation distance is set with parameter so that the top cut and the bottom cut are both closest to ideal cutting line However this parameter can never compensate a 100 due to the physical limitations of the knife and cutting process Therefore it is also recommended to transform small curves in the design into corners or polygons depending on the design itself To set the parameter do following Click on Blade compensation it becomes blue highlighted Then click on Test The cutter will cut out a small square with rounded corners Fill in a value and do the test A good starting value for the heavy duty knife is a bit less than half of the thickness of the media For the single edge a bit less than a quarter of the thickness of the media This is a trial and error test Values between 0 and 1mm are not used there are defaulted to 1mm FIG 2 25 TEST PATTERN CUT OUT TOOL BLADE COMPENSATION PARAMETER Picture above shows two possible results of the blade compensation test In the left pattern the blade compensation value is too low In the right pattern it is set correct If the blade compensation is set too high then the result is more deformed and distorted Therefore it is best that this test is done from a too low value to the correct value ATTENTION Failing to set the knife parameters correctly will result in
47. nodes a Sort with Simulation Cutting from the back side Mirror Y E Object properties Output to device 4 Objects 1 Sel Combi with 6 Objects Turned off Scaling Outline Hairline f Filling None X 70 61 Y 9 29 FIG 3 47 DYNAMIC ROUTING LEFT SIDE NORMAL VIEW RIGHT SIDE COUNTOUR VIEW Cutting SummaFlex 3 48 F Series User s Manual 3 6 2 Setting up layers for routing 3 6 2 1 Setting up layer and parameters for milling Setting up this layer is similar as described in section 3 2 2 Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM P E Regmark SS Output Parameters a W Pen Ey r E E WMCut 45 a Parameter Value VACut 30 Speed mm s 70 MW Cut 22 5 E Down position offset mm 0 00 kipe 18 al Tool diameter mm 3 00 Cut 0 J Milling Tool Orientation Clockwise Drag Knife g Creasing Wheel Pause job after current tool Off W Kiss Cutting Knif a Cut Out Knif Cut Out Knife Multipass E W Oscillating Knife FE V POT E Eihilling Multipass E u N C sy a Information Milling a Mode Tool Miling x Material Defaut X a Color Properties Locked Layer Cancel Not visible FIG 3 48 LAYER SETUP MILLER There are three parameters for the miller 1 Speed mm s This is the speed at which the router moves Reduce this speed for thicker materials 2 Down position offset mm The milling depth can be adjusted with this paramet
48. options are for later use The park position is the position in which the head waits while media is changed during long jobs Click on the output button to start reading the registration marks bg Cam Camera Overview Position Job Copy pa Start with x 0 00 JAN jobi ioi Number Distance Y 0 00 SY Mark 3 Position 0 x l 0 00 mm State Sheet ready Stop if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Run Cancel Stop process at first mark State 99 94 Y 329 79 mm y 1 0 00 mm FIG 3 25 REGISTRATION MARKS SEARCH WINDOW Move the head with the arrows above the first registration mark the position of the registration mark is shown in the preview window at the right Easiest way is to move the head and look at the head itself do not look at the left preview window yet Move the head so that the red light of the pointer is above the first registration mark and then move the head a bit forward until the registration mark is visible in the left preview window SummaFlex will draw a circle around the registration mark if it has been recognized as a registration mark The circle will be green if the center of the circle is within the accurate zone and red if it is outside that zone Press enter Cutting SummaFlex 3 26 F Series User s Manual Center head Overview Position Job Copy Start with Job Copy 1 1 of 1 Number Distance
49. separately Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials that are hazardous to the environment and human health and therefore should be disposed of at a designated waste facility or returned to your retailer for the appropriate recycling to take place as For information on recycling selling or exchanging parts for the F1612 Please contact Summa US 1 800 527 7778 or Europe 32 0 59 270011 Copyright Summa Registering the Flatbed Cutter Please register the Flatbed Cutter on the following link http Awww summa be registration html Failure to register the cutter may result in a delayed response to warranty and service inquiries Contact Information All inquiries comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to North America Eastern United States and and Asia Pacific Summa Inc 10001 Lake City Way NE Seattle WA 98125 USA Main Office 1 206 527 1050 1 800 527 7778 Fax 1 206 527 1046 Support SUppOrt summausa com Sales sales summa us Website www summausa com Latin America Summa East Inc 222 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 USA Main Office 1 978 531 1991 1 888 527 1050 Fax 1 978 531 1993 Support support summausa com Sales sales summa us Website www summausa com Europe Africa and Middle East Summa bvba Rochesterlaan 6 B 8470 GISTEL Belgium Website www summa eu E SERIES Welcome Con
50. sssssssoececssssoococcecssssosoocessssossocesessooso 2 7 2 5 Calibration of the Cutout knife sssoocecesssssooocccccsssooooocesssoosooceeesssssssosesess 2 11 216 CalDFatOmn Of UWS EOT cciayivesescsiscsescsiscscscosssvavavavacsveveceucvacecaxcrantaanacanaceveceteessss 2 15 2 7 Calibration of the creasing wheel ccccccssssssccssssssssssscccssssssssssssssssess 2 20 2 8 Calibration of the V Cut tool ccccccccsssssssssssssccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssccssees 2 22 2 9 CAlBDration Of THE POT rassserasesaaciissidicisecedeceanessnzadacsteoseescasesexesersnaneaamasaceaeeeneess 2 26 2 10 Calibration of the camera UNIt sccccsssssssssrrcsssssssssssscccssssssssssssssssees 2 30 2 11 Calibration Of router MOCUIE ccccsssssssssssrsrscccssssssssscssssssssssssssssscccssees 2 31 2 11 1 1 Changing router bit and depth calibration sssssssseesssssssseressssseeesssssss 2 31 2 11 1 2 Origin calibration Of router module sesssesssessseesssssecesssserssssseeessssserssssssersssses 2 34 2 12 Quick toolholder change essssseseecsssooceesssoooecsoooocessoooocesssococesssosoocesssssoessoo 2 35 2 12 1 Quick toolchange for the kiss cut knife eessssssseessssssseesssssssceressssseceesssssseceesss 2 36 2 12 2 Quick toolchange for the cut out t00lS ssssssssssseeesssssssssceeesssssssssscceresssssssseeeeee 2 36 2 12 3 Quick toolchange for the EOT uu esesssssscsssessessesssc
51. the cutout tool holders Eee FIG 2 2 HEX SCREWDRIVER 2 5 MM Wrench 17mm This wrench is used to loosen the collet of the miller optional in order to replace the router bits This wrench is delivered together with the router option FIG 2 3 WRENCH 17MM Tool wrench this tool can be used when the tool has been overthightened in the module It is not recommended to use this tool to mount other than oscillating tools in the module FIG 2 4 TOOL WRENCH A ATTENTION If the wrench is used to mount the oscillating tools in the module then do not tighten more than 1 4 turn more than hand tight without the wrench ATTENTION Always use the tool so that the direction in which is turned is according to the arrow otherwise the nut on the tool will be irreversibly damaged Setting up Tools 2 2 F Series User s Manual Hex key 1 5mm This key is used to replace the knives on an EOT Each knife for the EOT is delivered with such a hex key FIG 2 5 HEX KEY 1 5 MM Hex key 2 mm This key is used to replace the knives on a POT Each knife for the POT is delivered with such a hex key FIG 2 6 HEX KEY 2 MM Setting up Tools 2 3 F Series User s Manual 2 2 Installing Removing a Module WARNING For safety reasons always make sure no tool is installed in the module Only install a module when flatbed is switched off or after clicking on Change Tool in Axis Control FIG 2 7 INSTALLI
52. the pdf file Otherwise the pdf file will have too much unnecessary data in it and importing it in SummaFlex will take too long Axis Control 4 14 F Series User s Manual To set the template for the F series on the correct place do following e Open illustrator e Goto File gt New from template a dialogue box will open and to choose a template from the illustrator template directory e Open Windows explorer and go to directory where Summa Flatbed Tools is installed this directory is usually C Progam Files x86 Summa Flatbed Tools or C Progam Files x86 Summa Flatbed Tools depending whether it is Windows 32 bit or Windows 64 bit e Go to the template subdirectory select the illustrator template file with extension ait right click and select copy e Goto the dialogue box in Illustrator and copy the template there e Click on the new button NOTE The next time a new file from template is needed just go to File gt New from Template and select the template for the F series Axis Control 4 15 F Series User s Manual 4 3 3 Plug in for Illustrator for Mac from CS4 up With this plug in SummaFlex marks or SummaFlex marks with additional squares will be added to the design The additional squares can be used if the design has to be turned face down before it has to be cut The Summa menu is added in the File menu of Illustrator The Plug in is called SummaCS4mac aip version 1 0 0 0 for Illustrator C
53. the router clean sssesssseessseessseessseossecosseessseeosseeosseee 5 4 5 1 2 5 Cleaning conveyor belt or protective Mab essesssessescseesesecseseseeseeneees 5 4 5 1 2 6 Cleaning protection brushes at the SIdES cc sesesssssessssesscseesestcseeseeseees 5 5 Slee Gleanng GUIDE WallS cenit Gnctutiicen ental i 5 5 5 1 2 8 Emptying the compressed air filter on machines without a POT 5 5 5 1 2 9 Filling up oil Supply ON machines with a POT uu esesteseesessessesteseseeees 5 5 Table of Contents IV F Series User s Manual 6 COMSUNMADICS esccccicicsccrsceccsecsciccceuiceccae secs iccziceccanticciveasadeescsbocasusavaveccaeeeceetiess 6 1 6 1 Cutter accessories ANd consumables cccccccccccrrcsssssssssssccccccccsccsssssees 6 1 6 1 1 General accessories and CONSUMADIES eeessessessssessesecsssscssescssssesscsseseescesessesees 6 1 62 Drag MOUIE esien naa N A 6 2 B23 KISSCURNO OOl reunise a E OEE 6 3 OA OUOU TOO O aaa A T 6 4 620 Electronic oscillating Toolsi dled a ec ateaade estonia Ai heete 6 5 6 926 GhEASING TOO arinaa a T ER 6 6 6 1 7 Pneumatic oscillating tOOl essesssseesssseessseesssseesssseesnsseesnsseesnseronsseesnsseronsseesnsserosssesssseees 6 7 ONR V OU TOO Granouio nna a S 6 8 iW TROL TOO Sar cece ceous oeatesacdstatucrestetntascdecasua evades Achueoetaecnstehecdeecteenetelacntacl 6 9 Appendix TOO GUIGG secbcccadecccccuccacuccudencscouscatsccudescccoudcatscoudessecoudcatecouce
54. toggle the orientation for each closed path surrounding it For ccw compensations start with ccw orientation Cutting SummaFlex 3 3 F Series User s Manual 10 Overcut compensation distance This is the distance between the place where the overcut compensation mode is done and the end of the original vector This value is depended of the thickness of the media For the heavy duty knife use the thickness of the media as value and for the single edge cutout knife use the half of the thickness of the media as value 11 Break point overlap Overcut compensation cuts each vector in two parts This parameter determines how much these parts overlap 12 Overcut Is used for easier weeding Each time the knife goes up or down the cutter cuts a bit further The distance it cuts further is determined by this parameter This overcut is the overcut of the center of the knife point this has nothing to do with the overcut described above The resolution is 1 0 1mm for drag knife and kiss cutting knife The resolution is 1 1mm for other tools 13 Tool diameter Is used for the miller option If the routing path has not been defined in the design then the bit diameter must be set here so the program can calculate the routing path For more info on routing see section 3 6 ATTENTION The tool diameter has to be set to 0 if the routing path was already defined in the design 14 Orientation This sets the orientation of the routing path 15
55. tool parameters can be set for each tool in each layer This section describes the tool parameters Not all tools have all the tool parameters some parameters are redundant for certain tools 1 Slot position is the position of the module where the cutout tool is mounted in If only one cut out knife is used in the job then leave this on auto 2 Speed This is the speed at which the knife cuts Reduce this speed for thicker materials 3 Down position offset The cutting depth can be adjusted with this parameter This parameter can only have positive values The maximum cutting depth of a tool is calibrated with Axis control This parameter can be used if the tool has to cut less deep than the calibrated depth 4 Material thickness Is total media thickness If this parameter is shown then the next three parameters are also shown These four parameters always appear together 5 Cutting depth Is the depth that has to be cut This is the same value as the media thickness if the media has to be cut completely through If this value is not the same as the media thickness then the media will not be cut completely through 6 Max depth per pass Either the material is too thick to cut in one pass or the tool cannot cut the media in one pass This parameter sets the maximum depth per pass 7 Depth of last pass This is the cutting depth of the last pass SummaFlex calculates the amount of passes it needs depending of the values of the cut
56. with Simulation Cutting SummaFlex 3 32 F Series User s Manual SummaeaFlex has a sorting algorithm to sort the order in which the objects are cut out It does not sort individual vectors it sorts the objects closed curves This macro can be used to visualize how the program sorts Sorting can be set on or off in the output window Sort with Simulation a E Be Lo Hi Object position Rotation Simulation gt P X Y gt Right lt Left gt I Lal Hd 0 1 2 00 229 45 a b Gh Prindf i i 9 136 16 2 66 10 157 47 289 21 11 181 85 3 04 12 223 99 3 04 13 216 21 289 21 14 259 89 230 23 15 259 69 130 55 16 259 89 75 25 1 42 20 209 38 2 47 35 214 35 3 34 45 201 63 4 32 23 199 41 7 47 35 157 52 6 34 45 144 79 9 32 23 142 58 10 32 23 142 57 Select all l Deselect all bl Main Direction Toggle rotation Sort layer by layer am Nearest object i P n _ Connecticlose objects with OK All layers zg Optimize origin of closed objects oi ace Selected layer Start from bottom right v Single selection 3 al View complete path Reset Sort path len 6077 00 mm a nan 10 00 gor z Cancel Select all Desslectal In the left side of the window are the general selection options Toggle rotation and the option to sho
57. 10 323 OMEN Ol MOO Fl MN ees a2accstscea cates tte cee ctetececsdsec a a cession ces 3 11 3 2 4 Output to the flatbed Cutter sssssssssscssssccssssssccsssssscasssssscassscessassscessacsseassaeeees 3 13 3 3 Contour cutting SummaFlex PIO cssssssssssssssssssssscccsssssssssssssssssssccssees 3 18 SN WOOW srta A T AE E O aSteae vacated 3 18 3 3 2 Setting up layers and tools in SummaFlex PRO sssssessssssseessssseesssssersssseeeesss 3 19 3 3 3 Open or import file setting the options in the import filter ee 3 21 3 34 O tpu tt the flatbed CUTLER mosmormoremieneni n AAi 3 24 34 S MMmaFlex sSid arusccspononon nn nn na a n a a O 3 29 gA AVION TA Dr a A E NN 3 29 oe S a D e E E E E E NO 3 29 73 ODECA D a E EO RONA O 3 31 34a CAIDA ta Dnran N ee 3 31 SO NACO TD ea E A E AE EEE 3 32 3 5 Most used actions in SummaFleX sssssssccccceccscssssssssoosscsccceccecessssssossssseee 3 36 3 5 1 Change assigned tool changing objects from layer ssss sssssessssessssscesss 3 36 3 5 2 Most used commands in the view MENU ss sess sessessssessseessseessseeosseeosseeosseeoseeosseee 3 37 3 5 3 Optimizing material simple nesting sssssssesssssssseressssssseresssssseeeesssseeeesssssseeees 3 38 3 5 4 Configuring output profile eesseeesssseessssseeesssssecesssssecesseecesssseceessssecessssseressseresssseeeesss 3 39 355 Cutting fromthe DACkSIE ee esesssssssssesscsessesscsessssecsssscsesssscsessssscse
58. 12 3 Quick toolchange for the EOT One of the specific properties of the EOT is that the knife depth is dependent of the cutting speed and the frequency of the tool If the job uses media that requires speeds frequency other than the saved values then the knife depth test has to be done as described in section 2 6 The other parameters do not have to be recalibrated Change Tool 1 Mount the tool in the module use Axis control will give a warning that the knife depth has to be checked Modules 2 Click on modules to set check depth First check the value for the down position and the up position Subtract them from one another the result should be at least 3 to 4 mm bigger than the thickness of the loaded media If not then the up position has to be recalibrated If the result is higher than 5mm then it is advised to recalibrate the up position otherwise too much time will be lost during the job 3 If the user is confident that the knife was not changed in the toolholder then a knife depth test can be performed Click on the down position and click on test Check the depth adjust with arrow up down if necessary If the job will include relative small curves then it is advised to do the test of the lateral parameter to check if the parameters need to fine tuned or not 2 12 4 Quick toolchange for the V Cut The V Cut tool is a difficult tool to calibrate for the first time However the fixture used to mount a knife in the
59. 2 3 14 Orientation table SUMMAFIEX ce ccssssssessessessessssecseesessesssssssessesseesesssseeseeseescsscsscseeseeseesesseaess 3 12 3 15 JOD imported into SUMMAFIEX ou eceeesessessessessesessessessescssssessessesseesesesseeseesesscsssseeseeseeseeseaess 3 13 3 16 OuULDUT WINDOW SUIMIMa FOX ceresui onima uan abies T O NO 3 13 3 17 Preview without segmentation cccsscssssssecssssssssssssssssssssccssssscsssssecessecsssssecsssscsecassessecssens 3 15 3 18 Workflow for Rips that export to special file for SUMMAFIEX PLO seeeseeee 3 18 3 19 Workflow for Rip s that can t export to special file for SummaFlex Pro 3 19 3 20 Layer fOr registration Marks qu essssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsssscsssecssssessssesssesassssscasscsssseassseasseaseees 3 19 3 21 Circle recognised AS registration Mark uu csccessessssecsesssssssescsscsessssescsscsesscssessescsseseeeaceseees 3 21 S222 IMPON SENO S ann E E E enti acmadnale 3 21 3 23 Contour cut job imported into SUMMAFIE X sesssesessseesssssecesssssecesssseecesseeeesssseeresssseeeesssss 3 24 3 24 Output window SUMMAFlex PRO e esssseesssseessssseeesssssecesssseeessseecesssseeeessseeceossseceessseressseeeee 3 24 3 25 Registration marks search WINdOW s ssssesssesssseessseesssecssseeossecoseeossecossseosserossseessseosseesseeess 3 26 3 26 Registration Marks search window camera over registration Mark 3 27 B22 Allregistation marks Teadaanne e eedebsenasielonacuieie
60. 2 Insert the conical non cutting end of the knife into the opening in the narrow end of the holder gently push the knife all the way in 3 Turn the holder upside down and tap it lightly on a solid surface to ensure that the knife is completely inserted 4 Slowly turn the knurled knob clockwise until the tip of the blade extends the distance required for the desired cutting media t as shown in figure below FILM f N LJ is f ad FIG 1 12 KNIFE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT 5 Insert the knife holder into the head clamp seating it firmly Machine components 1 19 F Series User s Manual 1 4 2 Kiss cutting tool for tangential module 1 4 2 1 Kiss Cutting Tool The Kiss Cutting Tool is able to kiss cut the most demanding roll materials The applied force can be up to 2000 gr There are 3 pressure adjust screws so the applied cutting pressure can be manually adjusted accurately yaaa oo FIG 1 13 KISS CUTTING TOOL 1 4 2 2 Removing a knife from kiss cutting tool A knife has been pre installed in the kiss cutting tool For safety reasons the knife depth has been set to zero Simply turn out the knife to start wer n FIG 1 14 KNIFE HOLDER KISS CUT TOOL Turn the knife holder counterclockwise The holder will rise up eventually making it possible to lift the knife holder out of the tool The knife can be removed from the knife holder by using something like a fla
61. 2 2 Cleaning the gliding disk Cutout and EOT The gliding disk may accumulate residue from the vinyl that will result in poor cut quality Cleaning the gliding disk 1 Remove the single edge double edge tool or EOT by turning it counterclockwise Use the menu change tool in Axis Control or switch off the cutter 2 Remove any remaining vinyl residue using a brush or a pair of tweezers or with compressed air Remove gliding disk from tool if necessary 3 Install the tool again in the module vvVVY Kea ye ee ee GA e aD etiam ELEC A i AAAAA FIG 5 2 GLIDING SURFACE A NOTE The gliding surfaces may be lubricated with a dry Teflon spray om before the gliding disk is set back on the tool Maintenance 5 2 F Series User s Manual 5 1 2 3 Replacing knife guide of EOT The very high frequency of the EOT means that wear of moving parts inside the EOT is unavoidable The level of wear is unpredictable since it depends on various parameters such as thickness of the material that has been cut its consistency knife that has been used and other general operations parameters The only part that the operator can replace is the knife guide If other parts are worn then the EOT will need to be serviced in a Summa service center NOTE If the EOT is set to run at high frequency then it will wear down faster and make more noise Replacing the knife guide 1 Remove the EOT from the module Use the menu change tool in Axis Contro
62. 5 Drag Knife M File import B Creasing Wheel File open Kiss Cutting Knife File save Cut Out Knife Oscillating knife Rotate 90 Edit nodes a Sort with Sir Cutting from the back side Mirror Y Object properties m Output to device FIG 3 35 CHANGE OBJECT FROM LAYER Cutting SummaFlex 3 36 F Series User s Manual 3 5 2 Most used commands in the view menu The view menu has a couple of very handy commands Click on view to show the commands File Edit Design M Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help T Wate Basio o Relative E Assign 3 errr 1 i tS 4 9 Zoom In foam Out p gt z 7 L Pea chow Selected Objects Shift F 4 fe To Front Ctrl 0 Ta Bacl Ctrl U a Forward One Pap ae Back One PgDn Rev erse Orele L Change reler Shift R Fit Page ta Objects ST Contour View Fo A Show Object Orientation Ctrl F4 Enhanced View Shift F 4 Always on Top Shift Ctrl Y E Refresh Screen Ctrl W FIG 3 36 CHANGE TO CONTOUR VIEW Fit page to object By default SummaFlex adds a border from 2mm around imported objects This is very handy in most of the cases especially when contour cutting However in cases where the page size is very important e g for multiple copies that have to touch It is necessary that the page size or bounding box is exact the same size as all the objects Click on fit pa
63. ANG MO lOr E A E Terepc Tevet Te 2 31 2 52 Taking miller out of the router module sessessssersssserssssersssersssserssssersnsserossseronssronsseronssersnsss 2 31 2 53 Slat DOSITOMSXITACIOF DY USM iiss issasscsiscedncsecsessavadtstbinsscivcssasvapivechccgessed eile evtsiacssiainaniaeieenetse 2 32 2 54 Correct NEIGlt EXtraClOr Brush ccssssessssccsssssssccssspsweceeepeisianeaetisacesesaaseivenieconnaarmaanennatdeacesaavienee 2 33 2 55 FING To Set vacuum SU CIIGIN srarssinieien n n E TETN 2 33 2 56 Calibration distance Router module camera sssssessssssssseessssssssceessssseeesssssseereossssseresssss 2 34 Table of Contents VII F Series User s Manual Bo 1 WV Ol LOMI SUMMA FIEX rutan ae A 3 1 3 2 MMOH HAY Sl meNon ENN 3 2 33 OOM eA one tanesanatccace canst A ees 3 4 BAGBY CLS SEL UD A E AE A E A E staan ied A E EAEE A EEEE 3 5 3 5 Setting UP COlOr frO NEW LAYE iniiis ai A E EA 3 6 S O MINS CITA GV hanenn a a a A O 3 6 37 DAVE NeW lay O ionnann e AET O E O E E OANA 3 7 3 8 Add NEWMAN ainne EEEO OTE ROTET OTONO 3 8 DAG New maternali A E sien nuebeent 3 8 3 10 Change to pre defined paramterSs ou ecessessssessssesessssessesscsessssscsessssessesscsessesscseescssseesssseseeseees 3 9 3 11 Changing layer order esssessssssesssssseessssseeessssseeesssseeessseeresssseeessssseressssserssseerossssereossserrosssseressssees 3 10 3 12 IMPON WINGOW areren iaa E A erect cea 3 11 313 ade SEIECIION IMPO WINGO Waanenorianiineno iana Oen 3 1
64. ES F SBR eS F SEBER FRES F SER FR SE SER Optimize material max size smallest at first This is normally used when the job is cut on a sheet and If end of the media is 37cm or less after the last segment line then the machine cannot feed the media correct forward So therefore it is better that the last segment is 37cm or larger If the option smallest first is chosen then the last segment has always the maximum size and so there is enough media to feed correctly forward Minimize cut through Smartteed This option tries to set the segment lines so that the objects can be cut without them being segmented SummaFlex suggest a segment line and shows which objects will be cut per segment The preview above shows clearly that in some places the table cuts further then the segment line but this part of the object will then not be cut in the following segment So in the above example the A of summe is cut completely in the first segment and the machine does not cut any part of the E in series Then the media is moved forwards and nothing of the A is cut but the complete F will be cut in the second segment Like that the objects always close better than if they would have to be cut in segments NOTE It is not recommended that the position changes the position of the segment lines when this segmentation option is chosen Cutting SummaFlex 3 16 F Series User s Manual ES
65. File import Barcode File open File save Rotate 90 Edit nodes a Sort with Simulation Cutting from the back side Mirror Y Object properties m Output to device lt X 680 15 Y 922 70 FIG 3 14 ORIENTATION TABLE SUMMAFLEX Cutting SummaFlex 3 12 F Series User s Manual 3 2 4 Output to the flatbed cutter m m m EJ Summatlex Pro untitled 2 File import Barcode File open File save a Sort with Simulation Cutting from the back side Mirror Y Object properties Output to device 4 i Objects 7 Sel 7 Turned off Scaling 7 Drag guidelines off the ruler while holding down left mouse button Right mouse button opens menu X 119 66 Y 14 06 FIG 3 15 JOB IMPORTED INTO SUMMAFLEX Figure above shows a file imported into SummaFlex The side bar shows the macro tab If the sidebar shows something else then click on Macros at the right side Locate the macro 1 m Output to devi Output to device ESSE TS Click on the blue arrow or double click on the text to send the job to the flatbed cutter Output to device SUMMA F Series Number of outputs 1 assi Device SUMMA F SERIES p Output only tool assigned layers J Sort before output Number of copies 1 2 gt Keep reference point Mode Output with layer assignment v Stack spacing 0 00 mm _ Plot to file Weed border 2 00 m
66. HANGE MENU WARNING Only change install a module or tool after clicking on Change Tool in Axis Control The machine will not make any unexpected movements after that the change tool button is pressed and as long as the online button is visible The power to the motors is cut so after Online is clicked the motors return to their original position do not move them too far out of their original position Axis Control 4 2 F Series User s Manual 4 1 4 Reset Click on reset to stop the table with the current job The origin of the loaded media is also reset FIG 4 4 RESET BUTTON NOTE When the table is cutting a job from SummafFlex then there are more options available then just resetting see section 4 1 10 4 1 5 Modules This menu is the menu to set the tool parameters Each time a tool is changed the parameters have to be at least checked If the machine detects that a new tool is installed after change tool then it will refuse to use that tool until it has been calibrated The module that is chosen to calibrate has a blue border around it the parameter that is currently chosen to calibrate is highlighted in blue or magnified UP DOWN Position Wy Up position 46 43 mm HI Down position 50 98 mm AE velocity 100 mm s Lift velocity 200 mm s PEI OO FO Tool installation y Lateral 4 Longitudinal NY Blade compensation 0 7 mm XN Frequency EOT Standard FIG 4 5 TOOL CALIBRATION MENU
67. It ssesssssseccsssssecesssssssssecesssssecessessecessssecssscessessecessasees 3 56 3 64 Inserting A node uu esessessssscssssssssscsssecsssscscsssscsssscsssscsssacassacsssaesesscsssscssssesssscassscassseacassncasencassneaenes 3 57 oie le ee Od SZO anna ee ee ee Ene ee en enn re ee eo ne ee eee 3 57 FOO MINS MU IG Oca Senma tedadsnb eal aveal bins tacadvnb ved tied tadadvsbad sabes deni tagadvnbveal A aaa 3 57 DOr RESU aeaa E ON 3 57 3 68 Galc lating ro ting DAUM ccustissacescevencstscacebitessbonarisacetdevedsdceel aks overbsdesnbenans oeeaaeaii 3 58 3 69 Calculating routing path OptionS ee seseesssssesssseeessseeeossseeosssrossseeosssecossseeossseeossseesssrrosssreessss 3 58 3 70 Calc lating cleaning DASS seriinin i iiia EOE 3 59 Sloet GOWN DOSOMO S E inipssonsennn nan n A NENO S 3 59 312 ONEN JO Dessrranri e nn a AO A E NO 3 60 3 73 Printing job for camera calibration ue eesesessesssssssessssessesssssssesscsssssssesssscseessessseeaseseaeeseees 3 61 34 SEUNG TOO iiir REE I E ET EEEREN TEE ETOT 3 61 Sr Oy QUIDUL WIMOOW a a TTE EO 3 62 3 76 Registration Mark FECOGNITION sccssssssssssscsssscsssscsssssssssssssecesssscassscassscassseassseassseasssseaeeees 3 62 3 77 Measuring registration mark ccssssssssessssesscsssscssssssessssessesesscssesssssessssesassessesessssessssessesesteaeeees 3 63 9 78 SEL COMel al ONSE horenie a a aaunreenialanuies 3 64 J9 Gamera OUSCUIMOCAS Ured enee NNE 3 64 3700 Galera DOE CINECIORY yowes
68. LLATING KNIFE Not ready Build Mar 04 2014 Slot 2 CREASING WHEEL 2 Slot 3 PEN Change i il Tool i Reset Modes Load il Menu il Events il Reboot AXIS J C O ODJ CJ 6 __i CONTROL Working a Length Width 1200 1600 4 Origin X Origin Y 0 0 4 FIG 4 1 AXIS CONTROL MAIN WINDOW After starting up the flatbed and the program the window as above is displayed The top of the window contains info about the flatbed Machine info Displays the model serial number and firmware revision General info Info about loaded material and modules tools Last machine event Here the last message sent from the flatbed to the computer is displayed This message disappears if it has been acknowledged by the user Status This part displays the status of several items that are being monitored USB can be green connected or red not connected Remote controller can be green activated orange SummafFlex is controlled by remote or gray not activated Emergency stop can be green machine ready red emergency stop pushed in or gray machine not connected Safety beam can be green machine active orange not active yellow muted red interrupted or gray machine not connected Fatal error can be red fatal error happened or gray OK The rest of the Window shows the different menus of Axis Control to interact with the flatbed Axis Control 4 1 F Series User s Manual
69. NG REMOVING MODULE 2 2 1 1 Installing a module To install line up the 5 highlighted areas and slide the module down The module glides into the carriage in a dovetail guiding Do not use excessive force otherwise the connector can be damaged Recheck the alignment when in doubt The module must be pushed down approximately 15 mm 0 6 in and is secured with one screw at the right side 2 2 1 2 Removing a module To remove a module loosen the screw at the right side of the module for about 1 turn counterclockwise with the hex screwdriver Put this screwdriver in the hole under the module at the right side Now gently lift the module with the screwdriver 3 to 4 mm 0 12 to 0 16 Then guide the module by hand for an extra 10 mm 0 4 and remove it from the carriage The Drag module does not have such a hole to lift the module just lift it by hand NOTE It is recommended to remove any unused modules Leaving unused modules on the carriage can lead to poorer cutting quality 2 2 1 3 Router module Position 2 and 3 on the carriage need to be free before a miller module can be installed The module has to be installed on position 3 but occupies position 2 and 3 Position 1 can still be used should an additional tool be necessary The pole which leads the tube that runs to the vacuum cleaner holds a plate with a dovetail guiding similar to the guiding on the carriage This can be used to store the miller module when it is not i
70. OUT KNIFE The horizontal lines are cut out in two parts Each line is cut from the middle to the side If the lateral parameter is not set correct then the lines do not meet in the middle they are shifted The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values in the picture show difference to current value Check for the line where there is no shift in the middle and select the according one in the popup window The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting up Tools 2 13 F Series User s Manual Setting the longitudinal parameter FIG 2 24 LONGITUDINAL PATTERN TEST FOR CUT OUT KNIFE The horizontal cut lines should meet Check which pattern comes closest to the correct pattern and then choose this one in Axis Control The values in the figure above are not cut out they are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting the blade compensation parameter This is only necessary for materials more than 2 to 3 mm thick When thick media is cut then the knife will bend in the corners As a result the cut line on the top of the media will be shifted a little bit in reference to the cut line in the bottom of the media The smaller the curve the tougher and the thicker the media the
71. Output Profile Default Z 000 Manage Profiles 0 00 Save settings I lt lt Parameter Value Table width mm 1600 00 Common sailings Table lenght mm 1200 00 Production mode Manually Production Material Rall Total number of copies 1 Number of copies in Y direction 1 Number of copies in x direction 1 Offset between copies in Y direction mm 0 00 Offset between copies in X direction mm 0 00 Mark settings Edit Vacuum setup Edit Park Position Edit Objects All objects v FIG 3 24 OUTPUT WINDOW SUMMAFLEX PRO Cutting SummaFlex 3 24 F Series User s Manual Table width mm 1600 00 Table lenght mm 1200 00 These parameters show the size of the loaded media They are standard set to maximum table size The exact size of the loaded media can be set by clicking on the Read material button if the option read out automatically is checked in the setup for output devices then the values shown will automatically be the sizes of the loaded media set in Axis Control Production mode Manually Production Material Roll The Production mode parameter can be set to Manually gt Production or to Production When it is set to Manually gt production then SummaFlex will pause between reading the registration marks and cutting the job This gives the operator time to check the reading of the registration marks if necessary The Material parameter can be set to Roll or S
72. Pause after tool If this is set active then the machine pauses after the use of this tool 16 Segment helper This is an option to compensate small error when cutting in panels It has to be set on or off in the layer settings the values this parameter uses are set in the output window see section Click in the value column to change the parameter value Clicking either toggles the value or creates a dropdown box with a list or just makes the value changeable depending on the type of parameter Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM N AEA Regmark EE Output Parameters V Pen eS l m At Cut 45 amp Parameter Value W Cut 30 Slot Position Auto VV Cut 22 5 EE Speed mm s 100 Vien a Down position offset mm 0 00 Cut 0 ia Lift up angle 25 Drag Knife a W Creasing Wheel Overcut Compensation Mode Off V Kiss Cutting Knif ze Overcut comp distance mm 0 00 Cut Out Knif ic Break point overlap mm 0 00 Cut Out Knife Multipass B Overcut 0 V Oscillating Knife FE Pause job after current tool Off ror Segment helper Off W Milling Multipass Ea v Milling SI eT A b a POT vy fal Mode Tool POT x Material Default X b Color Properties Locked Layer Cancel Not visible FIG 3 3 TOOL PARAMTERS Cutting SummaFlex 3 4 F Series User s Manual 3 2 2 2 Saving layer setup Once the tools have been changed defined the layer setup can be saved by clicking on the
73. S4 and CS5 for Illustrator CS6 it is called SummaCS6mac aip and for Illustrator CC is it called SummaCCmac aip illustrator Edit Object Type Select Effect View Window Help BNI D 3 S e C0 Tue 10 33 Q A m me New 3N essennais P O csine Newfrom Template TEN L Path 7 Open SO Basic Style Opacity 100 P rey E E R Transform 202 Browse in Bridge X 0 Ei Untitied 1 64 CMYK Preview wiw Lee Ly Share My Screen 8 basia Device Central PN JT NJE Close W E Z 2 Save 3S aha Save As TES i Save a Copy KHS BE Save as Template amp Cats Save for Web amp Devices 3S evs Save Selected Slices aia i m EZ 0 Place HM Save for Microsoft Office 0 Ole Export AZ a Add OPOS XY Registration Marks hd Scripts E Add SummafFlex Pro Registration Marks ae Document Setup CEP Add SummafFlex Pro Registration Marks Sqaures LAYERS ARMOA Dia a Document Color Mode gt de Ck on B Tae File Info XER Print P Rectangle u T LA KRADE AE mic A NE i OE T a FIG 4 11 PLUG IN FOR ILLUSTRATOR MAC Axis Control 4 16 E SERIES 5 Maintenance and Cleaning 5 1 General Information The F1612 has a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics They are virtually friction free and require no lubrication by the o
74. SUMMA e SERIES User s Manual Rev 007 FCC Notice The F1612 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The cutters generate use and can emit radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications User assumes the risk of any harmful interference caused by operating the cutters in a residential area Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Summa s FCC compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment DOC Notice The F1612 does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Notice Summa reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User Manual at any time without prior notice Unauthorized copying modification distribution or display is prohibited All rights reserved Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council The symbol right is shown on this product It indicates that the product should not be disposed of with regular household waste but disposed of
75. TTERN KISS CUTTING TOOL LONGITUDINAL PARAMETER The horizontal cut lines should meet Check which pattern comes closest to the correct pattern and then choose this one in Axis Control The values in the figure above are not cut out they are indicative so the user can manually adjust the value should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting the blade compensation parameter This parameter is normally for thicker material that will not be cut with a kiss cutting knife Setting up Tools 2 10 F Series User s Manual 2 5 Calibration of the Cutout knife WARNING If the heavy duty knife is not in use then it has to be removed from the machine and capped with safety cap Do this also when shutting down machine in the evening Change Tool In the Axis Control window click on i If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 2 2 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Screw all the way down ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module Wy FIG 2 19 INSERT CUTOUT TOOL Online Click on pay Axis Control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click on Ito acknowledge Check if the origin of the loaded media is stil
76. ackup file just after installation of the ii machine Send File is used to send a test file to the flatbed This action can be used for remote troubleshooting starts an internal cut test only if drag knife or kiss cutting knife is selected tool to select a different tool go to module menu is used to upgrade the internal firmware of the flatbed A choice is offered to either install from a local drive or to download the latest version from www summa be link to the latest version of firmware is also on the installation CD Axis Control 4 4 F Series User s Manual POPP PPL PPP ODDO POPE OOOO IO OOTY Draw Origin is used to draw the boundaries Put first a pen in the drag module set the tool to pen in the menu Then click on draw origin When the conveyer belt is mounted then the table will draw at the right side a line marking the origin and at the left side a line marking the max Y size When no conveyer belt is mounted then the table will draw a rectangle marking the origin and maximum media size is a calibration procedure to compensate for errors in the X axis when cutting in panels without registration mark recognition There is the choice between an automatic and a manual calibration The manual calibration needs to be used if the camera can t detect the cut out registration marks LOOPS LLL LOPLI LILES OF III IIA Customize is used to set the parameters in Axis Control and for the remote
77. already have as property the tool that will be used later on SummaFlex recommends using layers with as name the tool that will be used on the flatbed cutter as particular property If it is not yet certain during the design stage then it is still recommended to use layers with other names if necessary to differentiate between different tools If the used tool is later decided then the tool can easily be assigned to these other layer names in SummaFlex Current used tools on the F1612 are Drag Knife Kiss Cutting Knife Cut Out creasing tool V Cut knife electronic oscillating knife and miller If a job is designed with objects in this layer and correctly exported then SummaFlex will automatically assign the correct tool to the object If it is not possible to use layers to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to differentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummafFlex Cutting SummaFlex 3 1 F Series User s Manual 3 2 2 Setting up layers and tools in SummaFlex NOTE The layers are setup automatically after that the correct device is installed To set up layers Install device then close SummaFlex then open SummaFlex again A red V is visible before each layer name if the layer has been set up for that tool The layers are all set up in the figure below If the layers are not set up then the tools can be individually assigned to the layer like explained in se
78. ark position and sets vacuum as chosen Insert a media core holder in each end of the media roll Loosen the core holders with the black knob on the side Figure 1 31 shows a loosened 1 core holder and an expanded 2 core holder FIG 1 8 MEDIA CORE HOLDER Insert the loosened core holders into each end of the roll Tighten each end with the black knob making sure both core holders are secured From the back of the machine place the media roll on the media supply rollers Place the flange equipped roll on the media supply rollers Set the flanges inside the groove of the flange guide The flange guides can be moved laterally on the roller First set the media advance clamps so they divide the media into equal parts with the two outer clamps at about 4 cm from the side Slide the media until the front end is under the media advance clamps Use the remote to control the vacuum to help and hold the media down The media advance clamps can be controlled with the left and right arrow keys of the remote Try and put the media as parallel as possible to the side Click on The media is moved forwards as far as possible X origin as far as possible forwards then the carriage returns to the right the media length is set to its maximum and axis control goes to the media menu The origin and media width size can be changed if needed see section 1 3 3 Machine components 1 16 F Series User s Manual 1 3 3 Setting origi
79. ark recognition while contour cutting The top 4 connectors are optional connections for special tools or modules compressed air and electricity The knob and black camera adjust plate together are part of the manual height adjust mechanism Each time a material is loaded with a different thickness than the previous one the height of the camera has to be adjusted only when contour cutting will be done Make sure central unit is above media Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the central unit and let it move all the Push the central unit all the way down Push the camera adjust plate down on the media Let go of the central unit whilst the adjust plate stays pushed on the media Secure the central unit by turning the knob clockwise and let go of the adjust 1 9 F Series 1 2 3 2 Drag head module User s Manual The drag head module comes standard with the Flatbed cutter The Drag Module is a super fast drag knife and pen holder for making notations or kiss cutting a wide range of materials using up to 600 grams of downforce The clearance between the standard drag knife holder and the flatbed base is approximate 3 mm 0 11 So it has to be removed when thicker materials are used The clearance between the table and the drag head module is less than 1 cm 0 4 so if thicker materials are used then the drag head module must be removed or the height of the head must be changed ATTENTION It i
80. asing tool D 15 1pt Consumables 500 9326 500 9327 500 9328 500 9329 User s Manual F Series User s Manual 6 1 7 Pneumatic oscillating tool Every knife for the oscillating tool is delivered with a hex screwdriver 500 9350 POT Knife Flat Point L20 T0 63 500 9830 Max material thickness 18mm Set of 3 POT Knife Flat Point L27 T0 63 500 9831 Max material thickness 25mm Set of 3 POT Knife Flat Point L20 T1 5 500 9832 Max material thickness 18mm Set of 3 POT Knife Flat Point L27 T0 63 500 9833 Max material thickness 25mm Set of 3 Gliding disk POT 500 9331 Consumables 6 7 F Series User s Manual 6 1 8 V Cut Tools Each V Cut tool is delivered with a fixture to position the knife This part can also be used for protecting the knife when the tool is not mounted in the machine V cut tool 0 up to 27 mm cutting depth 300 9340 V cut tool 15 up to 26 mm cutting depth 500 9341 V cut tool 22 5 up to 25 mm cutting depth 300 9342 V cut tool 30 500 9343 up to 23 mm cutting depth V cut tool 45 up to 18 mm cutting depth i ii V CUT BLADE 0 9MM 500 9825 set of 5 V CUT BLADE HARD METAL 500 9826 Consumables 6 8 F Series User s Manual 6 1 9 Routing tools This is the wrench that is needed to loosen the collet It is delivered with the miller option It is a normal size 17mm wrench It can be ordered with part number MT9014 Vacuum cleaner bag 5x Routing
81. ce Seams Cancel V Delete original Explanations 0 50 For color or full surface welding you have to select at least two objects of different colors 0 02 mm Color layering for screen printing is only 1 00 possible between 2 and 10 colors 1 00 Finally go to Design gt Close Contour because the program splits up the curves in vectors while it welds them 3 E T Rotate Axis File Edit Eru View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help A i gt SS of iy Rotate Axis with Page Shift 4 k Horiz Mirror x zsa Cry Vert Mirror Y an nae RK AN Delete Del J F Duplicate Ctrl D a F Clone 29 288 Group Ctrl G QM Break Group Ctrl B 5 H Combine Shift K S Break Combination Shift L 2 Filling gt o Contour b 5 i Draw gt oO 79 Align R B Sort with Simulation Ctrl F 10 3 Sort Manually Ctrl F11 g sy Clockwise gt S O Counterclockwise lt m 44 Close Contour Shift S E a NOTE This procedure can be useful in other cases of bad data also If the cutting result shows strange behavior then try this procedure Cutting SummaFlex 3 44 F Series User s Manual 3 5 8 Set Marks All registration marks must be defined as circles for SummaFlex to be able to recognize them as a mark The printed shape however can be something else If the file with the cut data has the printed none circle marks as definition for the place of the marks th
82. ch day before starting the machine up move the conveyor by hand so it is moved forward for about 1 meter 2 Free the machine of any dust and residue that has been left of the materials that have been cut 3 Check the correct function of the safety features laser beam and emergency stops 5 1 2 Weekly monthly maintenance The frequency of the next described maintenance procedures depends on how much the cutter is used Most of those maintenance actions are triggered by a visual inspection of the machine and its components or by deterioration in the cut quality It is recommended to do at least once a week a complete visual inspection of the machine and all its components Maintenance 5 1 F Series User s Manual 5 1 2 1 Cleaning the nose piece kiss cutting knife only The nose piece may accumulate residue from the vinyl that will result in poor cut quality The typical indication of a dirty nose piece is an interruption of the cut line every 12mm 0 5 Cleaning the nose piece 1 Remove the kiss cutting tool by turning it counterclockwise Use the menu Change tool in Axis Control or switch off the cutter before doing this 2 Observe the orientation of the nose piece in the tool and then push it out of its holder 3 Remove any remaining vinyl residue using a brush or a pair of tweezers 4 Put the nose piece back 5 Install the kiss cutting knife again in the module FIG 5 1 NOSE PIECE KISS CUTTING TOOL 5 1
83. csesssssssessecscesees 2 13 2 23 Lateral pattern test for CUT OUT KNife s essesserssssersssserssserssssersssserossserossseronserossserossserossserssss 2 13 2 24 Longitudinal pattern test for cut OUT knife ue cesecsessessssecsesessesscsecsescsscsesscseeseesesceseans 2 14 2 25 Test pattern cut out tool blade compensation parameter ssssesssserssssersssserssssessss 2 14 2 26 MOUNN Tie E OT penosos raan R ENON O NTE ERE 2 15 2 2 UP down paramters cut out tOOl sesessssseesesseessssersssseessssesssseesssseesnssersnsseeonsseessserossserossssesssss 2 16 2 28 Setting knife parameters EOT uu sssssssssssssscsscsesssssssscsessssssssssscsscsssssssssessecsessssassssscsecssees 2 17 2 29 On patern test TOCE O Fucirorripn an a A I OARA 2 17 2 30 Lateral pattern test TO CEO Toacroanisa Tann E EENE NEONA 2 18 2 31 Longitudinal pattern test for EO T wn esssessesssssssescssssesscscesssessessssssesssseessesseesssseaseneees 2 18 2 32 Test pattern cutout tool blade compensation parameter ses sssssesssserssssersssserssssersss 2 19 2 39 NSE Gheasind WNE lyrae E a heen 2 20 ZA ASE OUO UTIOO i E RO 2 20 2299 VeGUU LOOM I TWO DaS arua E E mroniakumant 2 22 2 36 Install upper part of V Cut t0Ol ssssseessssseeesssssessssseeessssecesnssseesssssseenssserossssereosssseeesssseeessseees 2 22 2 37 Install bottom part of V Cut t00l ssessesessssseessssseeessseerosssseeessssseressssecessseerosssseresssseeeosssseressssees 2 23 2 38 Up Do
84. ction 3 2 2 3 It is recommended to go over the layer settings and the tool parameters before starting to work with SummafFlex If there are no layers used to send files to SummaFlex then also colors can be assigned to certain tools so these colors can then be used when creating templates in the design software Or if colors layers are already predefined in the design software or RIP then this data can be used to set up the layers in SummafFlex It is recommended to use the default layer names layer colors used in SummaFlex for assigning tools to cut lines and not vice versa This is explained in the installation manual Right click in the layer toolbar if the toolbar is not visible then click on the layer tab at the right Now a window opens in which layer names layer colors and tool properties can be checked set up sald by Regmark w Dy Pen omy Cut 48 Vey MeCut 30 i dy Eut 22 5 Y dy Cut 15 i ly Eto Vv J Drag knife W e Creasing Wheel W Kiss Cutting Knife Y Ja Cut Out knife W e oy Cut Out Knife Multipass W Oscillating Knife v amp i POT W e by Milling Multipass W o a Milling gt eee gt aa ae pedo spado ZDEN FIG 3 2 ENTERING LAYER MENU Use the layer names shown there for setting up a template in the design software if the templates delivered with SummaFlex can t be used Cutting SummaFlex 3 2 F Series User s Manual 3 2 2 1 Tool parameters The
85. d to use standard frequency for the EOT This gives normally a good quality and is less stress ful for the tool so it does not wear down that fast ATTENTION The rest of the calibration is the calibration of the knife parameters These calibrations can be too hard on the knives if the material is too thick Therefore it is sometimes recommended to do the knife calibration test origin lateral and longitudinal with a reduced knife depth Then after wards set the knife depth correct The recommended knife depth is then usually around 1 3 mm deep in the material Setting up Tools 2 16 F Series User s Manual 7 After this the knife parameters have to be set This can t be done with the remote Click in Axis Control on the parameter that needs to be checked or set Then click on test Check the pattern that was cut out In Axis Control a window opens with a drawing of the pattern that was cut out Click in this window on the place where the correct pattern was cut out The test will differ according to the parameter that was chosen highlighted in blue Tool installation Parameter value L Orion i 5 Lateral a 1000 1000 4 Longitudinal 80 N biade compensation 0 7 mm N rrequency EOT High FIG 2 28 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS EOT Setting the origin parameter 180 120 60 O 60 120 180 FIG 2 29 ORIGIN PATTERN TEST FOR EOT The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will p
86. dge Check if the origin of the loaded media is still set Modules correct if not adjust and click on pay If Axis Control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate M1 M2 or M3 counting from the left First the up down parameters have to be set Setting up Tools 2 15 F Series User s Manual UP DOWN Position sil Up position 46 00 mm HI Down position 50 00 mm BP velocity 600 mm s Lift velocity 200 mm s Lowering velocity 200 mm s FIG 2 27 UP DOWN PARAMTERS CUT OUT TOOL 5 Set velocity the same as the velocity that will be used in the job leave the lift and lowering velocity at 200mm The lowering velocity can be set to a lower value if the material that needs to be cut is very tough Then calibrate the up position by clicking on Up position in Axis Control or press on Up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife is about 4 5 mm above the material Then press apply on computer or A on remote 6 Then calibrate the down position To calibrate the down position click on Down position in Axis Control or press on Down on the remote It is best to first move the knife next to the media with the right arrow on computer or
87. dle of the crosshair then can be used to re read the mark If the SummaFlex moves the mark then it means that a new position has been stored Camera Camera Position Position X 145 22 mm Current position Start with x 145 25 mm Y 16357 mm Mark 6 YY 163 12 mm Skip Start with Mark 6 Current position o Skp FIG 3 28 CORRECTION AFTER RE READING REGISTRATION MARK If the size of the job without copies is larger than the loaded media size then the program will choose the size of the segments itself The size of the different segments will not necessarily be the same it will depend on the number and positions of marks It is also possible that SummaFlex will advance the media before it will start reading the marks if it decides that this will optimize the size and positions of the segments After each segment a preview will be shown of the cut segment E SummaFlex Pro Preview untitled 2 S i Output Options Window Help e SUMMA ssn s 3 SUMMA zica e summa SBRES e SUMMA SENEE S e summa s a SERES SUMAMA ss a z 2 BUAMA zenn 2 SUMMA ga aa 2 SUMMA S SUMMA zoneg 2 SUMMA ie Ra 5 SERES gt SUAVA ss cn a 2 SUMMA F SBREJ SUMMA S SENES SUMMA S SSS SUMMA E SBEREJ SUMMA SERIES una l SERES BUMA SERES 5 BUAA SERES x rare SERIES 2 SUMMA 2 SBMA
88. e If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate Module 3 has to be chosen for the miller The first parameter to calibrate is the up position To calibrate the up position click on Up position in Axis Control or press on Up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the router bit just touches the material Move the the tool to the left and or right to check if the tip of the bit scratches the media Set the height so that it just scratches the media Look at the value on screen and memorize it Now set the value about 4 5 mm lower Then press apply on computer or A on remote To calibrate the down position click on Down position in Axis Control or press on Down on the remote First press the right arrow so the router bit is between the material and the Y axis origin Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the value is the value that was memorized during the calibration of the up position plus the thickness of the media Press test to cut out a square Adjust with the up down arrow if necessary And check again until the desired depth is set use steps of 0 3mm ATTENTION Make sure that during this test the vacuum is not too high make sure brush is set high enough and lower vacuum strength as described in step 14 if necessary If the vacuum is set too high the
89. e Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife is about 4 5 mm above the material Then press apply on computer or A on remote 5 Then calibrate the down position To calibrate the down position click on Down position in Axis Control or press on down on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the creasing wheel pushes in the material Then press on Test The flatbed presses a pattern check if the creasing wheel is set deep enough if not adjust the down position a bit more Do not forget to click first on Apply before another parameter is chosen to change otherwise the value is not saved The pattern consists out of an array of horizontal lines and vertical lines 6 Certain materials need a different depth setting in the X and Y axis This can then be adjusted with the down position offset parameters Adjustment can only be done in one direction So set first the depth with the down position parameter Then limit the depth in one direction with the X movement front to back or Y movement left to right down position offset parameter so that the depth is correct for both X and Y axis Only one direction will have to be corrected the direction where the creasing wheel is set too deep 7 Finally check the lateral parameter the other tool parameters are not that critical and usually they do not need to be adjusted Setting up Tools 2 21 F Series User s Manual 2 0 Calib
90. e dependent If the same module is always mounted on the same place then the tool parameter dependency of module is nullified If a tool is calibrated on a certain place with a certain module then those parameters are saved in the machine the moment this tool is used for a job or B is clicked If the tool is then remounted in the module at a later time then the machine automatically sets the tool parameters to the previous values However the down position will have to be tested before the tool will become available The last section of this chapter explains a standard tool change once the machine is fully operational all tools have been calibrated completely once A NOTE When calibrating a tool module then use the same speed that then later will be used for the job Speed settings can influence certain parameters Setting up Tools 2 1 F Series User s Manual 2 1 2 Tools in accessory box In the accessory box delivered with the F1612 there are some tools for installing the modules tools on the flatbed cutter Other tools may be delivered together with certain tools or options Hex screwdriver 4 mm this is used for loosening the screw that holds the module on the carriage It can also be used for lifting the module when it is removed a FIG 2 1 HEX SCREWDRIVER 4 MM Hex screwdriver 2 5 mm this is used for removing the gliding disk on both cutout tool and electronic oscillating knife and for changing knives on
91. e second calibration calibrates the physical distance between the center of the camera and the knife A cutting tool will have to be mounted on the flatbed cutter and it should be calibrated to cut normal vinyl the second calibration will have to be done on black vinyl with white backing The tool should be mounted in the most left module since SummaFlex uses the most left module for the second part of the calibration NOTE It is recommended to do the first calibration with the actual printer that will be used for the print and cut jobs However it can also be done with a desktop printer this will make the recognition of the registration marks less accurate 1 Make sure Flatbed cutter is connected and switched on and SummafFlex security key is connected Keep a piece of black vinyl with white backing ready and mount drag head module and drag knife Start SummaFlex PRO 1 Goto File gt Open and open 0701080001 job b Open Job xa Lookin J Job 928 en z Name Date modified Type Size wy 5 070108000 Ljob 29 03 2010 9 36 JOB File 22 Recent Places SummiaFlex Pro job 29 03 2010 9 36 JOB File 8 Desktop Aj User Computer b File name 0701080001 job Open e lt Files of type SummaFlex Pro JOB JOB JTP x Cancel Reesesoseccoesesesosseoesoesssoseessssso Job size 220 KB Job 7 00 Last change 29 03 2010 created 27 03 2010 job width 9 582 in job height 7 062 in duration 00 00 00 producer
92. e unchanged Ifa new media size is set then the vacuum selector will move to its new position after that the carriage will go back to the origin NOTE There is also a quick way to change origin and media size with the remote only but the options then are limited this is explained in section 4 2 3 Machine components 1 18 F Series User s Manual 1 4 Tools ATTENTION This section explains the different types of tools and how to remove install the knives from in those tools After installation of the tool in the module a calibration is mandatory That is explained in section 2 NOTE The result of the calibration of the tools tool parameters is stored on the mainboard of the table The reference that is used is the slot position on the carriage This means that calibration has to be redone each time that the position of the tool is changed or that the tool is used in another module 1 4 1 Drag Knife Holder for drag head module 1 4 1 1 Removing knife from drag knife holder 1 Turn the knurled adjustment knob 3 clockwise to push the knife 1 out of the holder 2 FIG 1 11 REMOVING THE KNIFE FROM THE STANDARD DRAG KNIFE HOLDER 2 Carefully pull the knife from the holder 1 4 1 2 Installing the drag knife into the drag knife holder 1 Remove the aluminum plunger from the plastic knife holder 2 by turning the knurled adjustment knob 3 counterclockwise until the plunger comes out of the holder
93. e program can make the correct calculations 2 Adj layer This is the output layer for the routing path choose between milling multipass or milling depending on the thickness of the material 3 Layer inf The layer name can be altered but the new layer will still use the milling tool This is useful if a difference has to be made between milling layers e g for different parameter settings for the miller 4 None This radio button is grayed out if the option inside or outside path is chosen 5 Adjustment Check this radio button if the side of the routing path has to be exactly on the object contour line 6 Adj value Check this radio button if an extra offset between the routing path and the object contour line is needed The offset filled in will be an offset between the center of the routing bit and the contour line of the object 7 Orientation Choose the orientation of the routing path Fixed size If this is checked then the size of the new created routing path cannot be altered any more 9 Fixed size for output If this is checked then the size of the new created routing path will not be changed when doing print and cut only the position of the object will be adjusted to the printed register marks When two different milled parts have to fit exactly in one another then the corners will have to be rounded before the routing path is calculated To do this select the objects corners that need to rounded And go to De
94. e put on the tool when the tool is in the tangential module The gliding disk is keyed so it clicks in its position Machine components 1 27 E SERIES 2 Setting up modules tools 2 1 Introduction 2 1 1 General remarks on calibration of the tools There are three kinds of modules the drag module the tangential module and the miller module The tangential module automatically recognizes which tool is mounted in it The router module is specially made for the miller only The drag module cannot automatically recognize whether a pen or drag knife is mounted in it the user will have to set this while setting the pen knife parameters The flatbed has no control panel or screen All is done with the program Axis Control It is also recommended to use the remote control to calibrate certain parameters of the tools The remote connects to the computer with the program BlueSoleil and the Bluetooth adapter Please refer to section for software installation for setting up remote Certain calibrations will need to be done after installing a tool Those parameters have a double function Setting them correct makes sure that the cutting quality is optimized and also makes sure that the print and cut jobs are more precise NOTE It is absolutely recommended to label the modules And always put them in the same position on the carriage The tools parameters are automatically saved when a tool is used however tool parameters are also partly modul
95. ecommendations of the manufacturer of the media or routing bit When this info is not available then try both settings CW and CCW and check the quality When objects are defined inside other objects and they are selected together for calculating a routing path then SummaFlex alternates inside and outside and clockwise and anticlockwise when the routing path is calculated It makes no difference if the objects are grouped or not or combined or not SummaFlex un combines objects by default to get a higher accuracy for cutting The changing of the orientation is necessary so that the inside is milled the same way as the outside climb milled or conventional milled NOTE As a rule metals are climb milled and soft plastics are conventional milled However aluminum covered sandwich board is conventional milled and some hard plastics are climb milled when the router bits are smaller than 4mm FIG 3 50 CLIMB DOWN MILLING FIG 3 51 CONVENTIONAL UP MILLING Cutting SummaFlex 3 51 F Series User s Manual 3 6 4 Different routing applications Apart from the dynamic routing there are other router applications possible This section explains the different routing possibilities 3 6 4 1 Calculating inside or outside path To mill an inside or outside router path follow procedure below 1 Select the objects of which the paths will have to be calculated Then go to Tools gt Milling Hatching or type f Ver rsrerue
96. en SummaFlex has some handy shortcuts to create the necessary marks on the correct place Do not forget to change the Mark settings Mark type in the output window section 3 3 4 Case 1 Marks are Summa OPOS marks or general symmetrical marks Data file has wrong marks se File Edit Design View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help m a TH a a eC a et oe se ee a A a s Ea E panos E _ aaa z Ea a Fasion Z finn 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 390 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 Select the marks and go to Plug ins Objects Replacer T Obje p D Orientation 23 99 oo E alban Contour Length ood 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 30 80 70 In the Window choose to replace the objects by Video marks Check other options if necessary e g delete original objects Replace Replace with Video mark X Layer E Layer 1 v V Replace objects in groups Replace objects in combinations or text objects Keep properties After replacement Group V Delete original The program will now replace all the squares by circles and delete the squares give it as property video mark and it will put all those objects in the Regmark layer Mark settings in output dialogue will have to set to be symmetrical objects Cutting SummaFlex 3 45 F Series User s Manual Case 2 None symmetrical marks Data file has wrong marks crop marks in this case re
97. en the nut when there is no router bit inserted it might damage the collet However when tightening it with a bit in it make sure it is tight ATTENTION Do not use the same bit for different types of material Each material wears down the bit in a different way It could be that the wear of one type of material does not affect the cutting quality in that type of material but does affect the cutting quality in another type of material Setting up Tools 2 31 10 11 F Series User s Manual Put the miller back in the router module mind the orientation the red part must be facing the module and secure it with the handle Turn on the extractor height control handle so that the extractor is set halfway red plate is under the middle of the hole For very thick material the extractor will have to be set a bit higher This setting is provisionally so that the tip of the router bit is visible while up and down position are set FIG 2 53 START POSITION EXTRACTOR BRUSH Online Click on Axis Control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click sii to acknowledge Load media make sure there is a bit of space between the origin y axis of the table and the material Use line drawn to mark the origin as described in section 4 1 6 Modules Click on ey If Axis Control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the modul
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99. energy that can be released during an emergency stop or an unforeseen malfunction of the machine So they are not a guarantee against injuries Machine components 1 5 F Series User s Manual 1 1 2 5 Personal protective equipment The safety equipment required depends on the installed modules and the material that has to be cut milled During operating or servicing the machine the operator should wear close fitting clothing and use appropriate protective equipment Appropriate protective equipment can include e Work clothes e Goggles when processing the material can generate large particles e Ear protection if the continuous sound level pressure is above 80dB WARNING There is a risk of injury from being caught or trapped in moving machine parts Keep hands hair clothing and jewelry away from moving parts Do not wear jewelry loose clothing scarves or open jackets or shirtsleeves Machine components 1 6 F Series User s Manual 1 2 Flatbed Components no router option installed 1 2 1 Basic flatbed FIG 1 4 F1612 FRONT VIEW 1 Power cable entry The F1612 has no power entry plug The power cable has to be made onsite and it has to be connected directly inside the machine itself The cable will have to be guided through here 2 USB connection This interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 minimum is needed for camera connection ATTENTION The F1612 has to be c
100. environment are already described in the site preparation document The environmental conditions of the machine without media are as follows Operating Temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Storage temperature 30to 70 C 22 to 158 F Relative humidity 35 75 non condensing 35 75 non condensing It is possible that the environmental conditions of the used media are stricter than those of the machine itself Please refer to the documentation about the used media Also make sure that the media has had time enough to acclimatize 1 1 2 Safety 1 1 2 1 General The purpose of the user s manual is not only to explain the operating procedures for working with this machine But it also provides the owner users and operators with precaution procedures for safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose All information in this manual must be read and understood before any attempt is made to operate the machine The manufacturer has no direct control over the machine operation and application Proper safety practice is the sole responsibility of the owner user and operator All instructions and safety warnings in this manual are based upon the use of this machine under proper operating conditions without alterations from the original design The proper use and the limits of the application of the F1612 are dependent on the module and tool that is used in combination with the material Any use of the flatbed that is bey
101. er This parameter can only have positive values The maximum milling depth is calibrated with Axis control This parameter can be used if the router has to mill less deep than the calibrated depth 3 Tool diameter mm Here the diameter of the routing bit is set ATTENTION The tool diameter has to be set to 0 if the routing path was already defined in the design 4 Orientation This sets the orientation of the routing path This parameter is media dependent is and is best tested out first 5 Pause after tool lf this is set active then the machine pauses after the use of this tool Cutting SummaFlex 3 49 F Series User s Manual 3 6 2 2 Setting up layer and parameters for milling multipass Setting up this layer is similar as described in section 3 2 2 Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM P Regmark Output Parameters a N V Pen FE r fr ee a WCut 45 ae Parameter Yalue WCut 30 Speed mm s 100 WV MCut 22 5 Material thickness mm 10 00 ay di Milling depth mm 9 20 Cut 0 fal Max depth per pass mm 3 00 Drag Knife is V Creasing Wheel Depth of the last pass mm 0 30 V Kiss Cutting Knif Tool diameter mm 3 00 f Cut Out Knif E Milling Tool Orientation Clockwise Cut Out Knife Multipass E Pause job after current tool Off V Oscillating Knife E tilling ipass in ea E e E Information Milling Multipass a Mode Tool Miling Multipass x Mater
102. es of graphics or the slightest movement in the media may result in an unsatisfactory cut Instead practice one of the following techniques gt Place contour lines just inside the graphics recommended gt Place contour lines outside the graphics gt Create thick borders around graphics and place contour lines inside these borders 3 3 1 Workflow The workflow for SummaFlex Pro contour cutting is very depended on the used RIP There are basically two types The type where the RIP itself creates a file that will be used in SummafFlex PRO and the type where the data for SummaFlex has to get the data directly from the design software PDF EPS Native Al Printer PS Language OXF also iCut format cutter Language SummaFlex PRO F Series FIG 3 18 WORKFLOW FOR RIPS THAT EXPORT TO SPECIAL FILE FOR SUMMAFLEX PRO Each cut line can be cut out with a specific tool The decision to assign a certain tool to a certain cutline can be taken at three possible stages It can be during design properties can be assigned in the RIP process or even just before they are cut out in SummaFlex It is recommended to place the decision point during design The recommended method to do this is using layers It could also be that certain programs prevent the free choice of the decision point If it is not possible to use layers to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to d
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104. esossssesesosoy v Sort before output Keep reference point Plot to file Enable tool tips lt Save settings Common settings Feed length Feed length v Objects All objects X eg Cam Camera Commands Position x 127 44 Y 59 99 State Sheet ready Original positions Run REGISTRATION MARK RECOGNITION Cutting SummaFlex Default Settings Overview Set Camera Offset Mark Recognition Video Settings Job Copy Job Copy 1 1 of 1 Position 0 Start with Mark 1 State x 7 97 Y 159 31 mm Cancel FIG 3 76 Number Distance oO 0 00 mm He 1 0 00 mm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Stop process at first mark 3 62 F Series User s Manual 6 Click on Move to mark then click on Measure Then click again on Move to mark to check if the orange and the green circle fit on top of each other If the green circle hides the orange circle then the measurement has succeeded Click on Save to save the hg Cam Videology USB C Camera v Center head 6 Camera Overview Ll LI 4 0O gt a a Position Job Copy Start with i n 50 35 mm Job 7 Copy 1 1 of 1 Numbe Distance Y 63 92 mm Mark 1 Position 1 x 1 0 00 mm State State D act 71 5 Pix Res 320x288 24 fps 20 ms om A 0 00 mm T St
105. et again on half the tool diameter NOTE as tool Routing Engraving Options Engraving Options Hatch fill Island fill Tool diameter 3 Hatch Mutt Inline Target layer 15 Miling Hatch angle 0 00 f Overlap Path adjustment Inline Path adjustment Outline mim Path Adjustment Adj layer 15 Milling Layer info Milling None Adj value Adjustment 150 mm Orientation Clockwise FIG 3 70 CALCULATING CLEANING PASS If the layer in step 3 is also the milling layer then a second milling layer with miller will have to be created see section 3 2 2 3 If bridges will be used then use them in this last cleaning pass only and 1 mm 4 Set the parameter down position offset in the layer set in step 3 to a value between 0 5 Cutting SummaFlex E Parameter Speed mm s E Down position offset mm E ss TE FIG 3 71 Value 50 0 50 SETTING DOWN POSITION OFFSET 3 59 F Series User s Manual 3 7 Camera media calibrations 3 1 Basic calibration of camera and registration mark recognition This section is for SummaFlex PRO only SummaFlex has no camera support This calibration makes sure that the flatbed cutter cuts on the exact place it should cut The calibration consists out of two parts It is recommended to do both calibrations if there is an offset problem The first part of the calibration calibrates the resolution of the camera pixels mm Th
106. etal piece that clamps the knife is loose If not loosen it by turning on the two screws Then turn the tool so the plate faces down Then take the knife with the tool and gently slide it into the tool Hold the tool upside down and check if the knife is completely pushed down Then secure the knife with the two screws Machine components 1 22 F Series User s Manual 1 4 4 Electronic oscillating tool EOT for tangential module Q ATTENTION The EOT can only be used when the flatbed has a protective mat or if the conveyor system is installed 1 4 4 1 EOT The tool fits into the Tangential module and needs to be connected with a cable to the camera unit The cable is slotted and marked with a triangle see detail figure Orientate the cable so that this triangle faces the top before connecting the cable The oscillating tool is driven by an electric motor producing up to 12 000 rpm and it has a stroke of 1mm Knives are available to cut material up to a thickness of 24 mm The EOT is used for cutting foam boards corrugated cardboard and other soft thick materials FIG 1 21 ELECTRONIC OSCILATING TOOL 1 4 4 2 Removing a knife from the EOT The knife is clamped with a screw Relative short knives also have a gliding disk for protection To remove the knife from the holder remove first the gliding disk Then completely remove the setscrew that holds the knife This is to make sure that the setscrew is not fastened by mistake witho
107. eter 180 120 60 0 60 120 180 FIG 2 41 ORIGIN PATTERN TEST FOR V CUT KNIFE The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in Axis Control The origin test looks like the pattern above Look for the straightest line between the 7 lines When the origin is not correct then the knife is pushed in the media under an angle in reference to the cut direction and then dragged straight in the cut direction So this means that the Setting up Tools 2 24 F Series User s Manual beginning of the line has to be inspected The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values show difference to current value Check for the straightest line and select the according one in the popup window The extended cut out test goes from 180 over 0 to 180 The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting the lateral parameter 40 20 0 20 40 FIG 2 42 LATERAL PATTERN TEST FOR V CUT KNIFE The horizontal lines are cut out in two parts Each line is cut from the middle to the side If the lateral parameter is not set correct then the lines do not meet in the middle they are shifted The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values in the picture show difference to current value Check for the line where there is no shift in the
108. fer according to the parameter that was chosen highlighted in blue Tool installation 4 origin J g Lateral 24 1000 1000 4 Longitudinal 10 N biade compensation 0 0 mm FIG 2 21 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS CUTOUT TOOL Setting up Tools 2 12 F Series User s Manual Setting the origin parameter 180 120 60 O0 60 120 180 FIG 2 22 ORIGIN PATTERN TEST FOR CUT OUT KNIFE The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in Axis Control The origin test looks like the pattern above Look for the straightest line between the 7 lines When the origin is not correct then the knife is pushed in the media under an angle in reference to the cut direction and then dragged straight in the cut direction So this means that the beginning of the line has to be inspected The figure above has values in it they are not cut out These values show difference to current value Check for the straightest line and select the according one in the popup window The extended cut out test goes from 180 over 0 to 180 The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Note With some materials it is necessary to use a magnifying glass to check the start of the line The start will then look something like the picture on the right Setting the lateral parameter FIG 2 23 LATERAL PATTERN TEST FOR CUT
109. file when saving Sets the option to prompt a window to overwrite an existing file or not Cutting SummaFlex 3 23 F Series User s Manual 3 3 4 Output to the flatbed cutter J Summaflex Pro untitled 5 Gj File Edit Design View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help er EEA i T m reyes os O Kiss Cutting Knife kJ Kiss Cutting Knife SE Default a File import m File import Barcode Wa File open file save Edit nodes a Sort with Simulation Cutting from the back side Mirror Y Object properties Output to device mm x H 318 01 mm Objects 13 Drag guidelines off the ruler while holding down left mouse button Right mouse button opens menu X 170 10 Y 9 24 FIG 3 23 CONTOUR CUT JOB IMPORTED INTO SUMMAFLEX Figure above shows a file imported into SummaFlex The side bar shows the macro tab If the sidebar shows something else then click on Macros at the right side f Output to devi Locate the macro Output to device Click on the blue arrow or double click on the text to send the job to the flatbed cutter Output to device SUMMA F Series CAM Ea Output Device SUMMA F Series CAM m Output only tool assigned layers i Sort before output z 7 Keep reference point Mode Output with layer assignment v Stack spacing 0 00 m B Plot to file T Weed border 201 mm eee l Enable tool tips
110. for multiple jobs NOTE The three clamps that hold the media down can be moved from the left to the right and can be individually enabled _ or disabled E by turning on the handle on top of each clamp a NOTE If the media does not stay flat after feeding then it is recommended to use only one media clamp in the middle of the media 3 Conveyor system The conveyor system is needed for feeding the media when the cutout tool is used NOTE There exists another option for the flatbed That is the protective mat The metal surface is then protected with a mat so the cutout tool can be used However if this option is chosen then the maximum size of the job is restricted to the size of the table General Directional information o Front right of the machine Where the on off switch is located this determines then automatically the left and back of the machine o X axis from front to back Y axis from right to left o Origin Origin is at the front right O Machine components 1 8 F Series 1 2 3 Modules 1 2 3 1 Camera unit To adjust height do following N way to the top i a plate Machine components User s Manual Up to three modules can be mounted on the carriage The carriage also has a central unit This central unit is fixed to the carriage and cannot be taken off The central unit houses a positioning laser and an integrated camera system for fast and accurate registration m
111. g E Start Tool Paths H Outline O FIG 3 68 CALCULATING ROUTING PATH 2 A window with the routing options is shown Choose path adjustment inside or outside set tool diameter Then choose the adjustment layer milling or milling multipass dependent on the thickness of the material Then click on radio button next to Adj value and fill a value higher than half the diameter of the router bit r 0 3 to r 0 5 then choose router direction CW or CCW Click OK Routing Engraving Options Engraving Options Hatch fill Island fill Tool diameter 3 Hatch Multi Inline Target layer 15 Milling Hatch angle 000 Delete original Pocket connection Optimize Overlap In ann or Eam D Path adjustment Inline Path adjustment Outline mim Path Adjustment Adj layer 14 Milling Muttipass I w Layer info Milling Multipass None Adj value Adjustment 18 mm N Orientation Clockwise eseeesececeocescesscoseoscosceseesssssesoe Fived sive FIG 3 69 CALCULATING ROUTING PATH OPTIONS Cutting SummaFlex F Series User s Manual 3 Select the objects of which the paths will have to be calculated again Then go to Tools gt Milling Hatching or type f A window with the routing options is shown Choose same setting as in step 2 apart from adjustment layer this needs to be now milling and click on radio button next to adjustment so that the offset is s
112. g area is 1200mm x 1600mm portrait e Active layer is layer for print data If the second icon is clicked then following things happen e The layer Regmark is made the top layer all objects in it are deleted and it is locked e All objects in all unlocked and visible layers under the Regmark layer are selected e The Regmark layer is unlocked e Registration marks circles with 5mm are put around the selected objects and an arrow is added to easily recognize the orientation all these registration marks and the orientation mark are saved in the Regmark layer e The Regmark layer is locked The third icon is used to if the design has to be cut from the none printed side in combination with a macro in SummaFlex Pro If the icon is clicked then following things happen e The layer Regmark is made the top layer all objects in it are deleted and it is locked e Anew top layer is created called Cut Out Squares it is locked e All objects in all unlocked and visible layers under the Regmark layer are selected e The Regmark layer and Cut Out Squares layer are unlocked e Registration marks circles with 5mm are put around the selected objects and an arrow is added to easily recognize the orientation all these registration marks and the orientation mark are saved in the Regmark layer e On top of each registration mark a square with the same center and size 5x5mm is created in the Cut Out Squares layer e T
113. ge to objects so that the page size is reset this can also be useable when the file has been altered in SummafFlex itself absolutely not recommended for contour cutting Contour View Selecting this removes fills from objects and shows only the outline This can also be useful for routing application where the routing path is shown by default as a thick line thickness is size of the router bit Sometimes this hides details e g start paths NOTE The orientation of the curve can easily be changed just by clicking on the arrow Show object orientation If this option is selected then the start of each curve is marked with a triangle which also shows the direction of the curve Enhanced view If this option is chosen then the objects are shown the best possible way smoothed This slows down the speed when rebuilding the view should only be used for presentation or as last check before cutting Cutting SummaFlex 3 37 F Series User s Manual 3 9 3 Optimizing material simple nesting There exists the possibility rearrange the objects that need to be cut in SummafFlex so that less material is used This nesting option is a simple nesting algorithm it first puts each object in a bounding box and then it nests the bounding boxes If a more complex nesting option is needed then an extra software module has to be bought NOTE Do not use optimizing material if it is a print and cut job nesting is for cut jobs only
114. gratulations on Your Purchase of the New F1612 The F1612 flatbed cutting table is capable of cutting rigid materials as well as roll stock Up to three tool holders can be inserted at one time on the multi module tool holder Changing tools is quick and easy Automatic tool recognition combined with digital and mechanical depth control ensures precision cutting on a wide variety of materials The F1612 base unit comes equipped with a drag knife tool module and an optical camera recognition system for accurate contour cutting of printed flexible or rigid substrate materials A laser pointer is also included for manual origin registration A variety of tool modules and blades are also available depending on different applications For roll stock the media handling support rollers and the conveyor system will make cutting over long distance a snap This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the F1612 Minimum revisions needed for this manual Firmware table 015 MD9973 Summa Flatbed Tools 1 12 SummaFlex PRO 7 1 05 BlueSoleil 8 0 376 Toshiba 8 00 02 USB driver 6 4 Camera driver 1 0 104 135 E SERIES Table of Contents 1 MACHINE components sissors eiaa ae saasaa 1 1 1 1 Safety and Ideal Operating Environment ssscccceeccecccesssssoosccccccecesessssssssoo 1 1 ti Operating CnvVirOnMe Ml stssecccasencsnaceiniinenadserconnntan A EO 1 1 Me E E AN UY A E E A E EE EAN E E TE EE 1 1 Teel Genera oen
115. hanged with this parameter 4 Delete original f this option is checked then the original object will be deleted if the fill has been created 5 Pocket connection This can be used to reduce the number of up down movement during milling If this option is checked then the miller will not be raised between the different line of the hatch fill or the different contours of the island fill 6 Optimize This option might shorten the milling time is used in combination with pocket connection however it might lower the milling quality 7 Overlap This sets the overlap between the hatch lines or islands contours in or absolute 8 Adj layer This is the output layer for the routing path analogue to target layer 9 Layer inf The layer name can be altered but the new layer will still use the milling tool This is useful if a difference has to be made between milling layers e g for different parameter settings for the miller 10 None Already explained when setting layers 11 Adjustment Check this radio button if the side of the routing path has to be exactly on the object contour line 12 Adj value Check this radio button if an extra offset between the routing path and the object contour line is needed The offset filled in will be an offset between the center of the routing bit and the contour line of the object 13 Orientation Choose the orientation of the routing path 14 Fixed size If this is checked
116. he Regmark layer and Cut Out Squares layer are locked Axis Control 4 12 F Series User s Manual The fourth icon is used to create a pdf file that is ready for SummaFlex to import If the icon is clicked then following things happen e All objects in unlocked layers and in layers where the printing exporting is not disabled are selected so the objects in the Regmark layer and Cut Out Squares layer also e A dialogue box is opened a directory same one as the one that was used the last time with this function and file name current file name is suggested e Change directory and file name if necessary then click on save without changing any options Click on the printer icon of the print layer before saving toa pdf file Otherwise the pdf file will have too much unnecessary data in it and importing it in SummeFlex will take too long FARIS Bete Knife E Page 1 EB Guides SH Regrmark F amp 4 EB Print Data BE cut Out Knife A poue py paligo ved Axis Control 4 13 F Series User s Manual 4 3 2 Plug in for Illustrator PC The extra menu under file has two sub menu s Add SummaFlex Regmarks Add SummaFlex Regmarks Cut Out Squares The first sub menu is used then following things happen e The layer Regmark is made the top layer all objects in it are deleted and it is locked e All objects in all unlocked and visible layers under the Regmark layer are selected e The Regmark layer
117. heet Total number of copies 1 Number of copies in direction 1 Number of copies in x direction 1 Offset between copies in direction mm 0 00 Oftset between copies in direction mim 0 00 Total number of copies is the total number of copies that the user wants Number of copies in the Y direction is the number of copies the flatbed will cut out from right to left If the total number of copies exceeds the number in copies in Y direction x number of copies in X direction then the media will be fed forward or the flatbed will put its head in the park position to load a new sheet The way the machine behaves is set with the material parameter and the feed no feed button The number of copies in the x direction is limited by the size of the loaded media The number of copies in the Y direction has to be counted exactly by the user The offset between the copies can be set correct or can be left unchanged The values are then automatically set correct when the operator guides the camera of the flatbed over the next registration mark when necessary Then there are three extra parameters that can be set First the registration mark settings Click on Edit to view the different registration mark settings Mark type Circle Mark recognition Normal On mark read error wai Use only group marks for adjustment Oft Mark type SummaFlex can recognize a whole range of registration mark types Here the type can be chosen If a different camera prof
118. hi With subfolders e 7 Hotfolder 7 Change to macro tab after execution Delete file after usage Move file after usage to folder Y Barcode mode Formats CUT 5 pple AI EPS Import Al EPS AL EPS Adobe Photoshop 3 0 psd PSD Bitmap bmp pcx jpg tif gif png bmp pax jpg tif gif png CorelDraw cmx cdr cdt cmx cdr cdt DXF Import DXF DXF EuroCUT 1 5 JOB job FIG 3 31 SUMMAFLEX HOT FOLDER SETTINGS There is first the option to jump to the macro tab when the file is opened recommended Then there is the choice to delete the file after usage to move it to another folder or to leave it alone Also the barcode type can be set here If macro assignment is used then the action can be set after a file is chosen and double clicked or if a new file appears in the hot folder directory There is also the possibility to open a file immediately after that the RIP creates it Cutting SummaFlex 3 30 F Series User s Manual 3 4 3 Object tab The object tab shows the object manager The task of the Object Manager is to provide access to any object that is on the desktop with the help of a clear tree structure This is important when the access is challenging because of the complexity of the design or overlapping objects and graphics In addition to single objects the structure of groups and combinations is also depicted arinina i ee
119. ial Defaut X f Color Properties 7 Locked Layer Cancel Not visible FIG 3 49 LAYER SETUP MILLER MULTIPASS There are six parameters for the miller 1 Speed mm s This is the speed at which the router moves Reduce this speed for thicker materials N Material thickness mm Is total media thickness vo Milling depth mm Is the depth that has to be milled This is usually the same value as the media thickness 4 Max depth per pass mm Thick materials cannot be milled in one pass the parameter sets the maximum depth per pass OV Depth of last pass mm This is the milling depth of the last pass SummaFlex calculates the amount of passes it needs depending of the values of the milling depth max depth per pass and depth of last pass 7 Tool diameter mm Here the diameter of the routing bit is set ATTENTION The tool diameter has to be set to 0 if the routing path was already defined in the design 8 Orientation This sets the orientation of the routing path This parameter is media dependent is and is best tested out first 9 Pause after tool If this is set active then the machine pauses after the use of this tool Cutting SummaFlex 3 50 F Series User s Manual 3 6 3 Routing orientation The routing orientation is a parameter that is media dependent and that influences greatly the milling quality It also affects the life time of the routing bit Always try and follow the r
120. ifferentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummafFlex Current used tools on the F1612 are Drag Knife Kiss Cutting Knife Cutout knife Creasing wheel V cut Knife Oscillating knife and Miller If a job is designed with objects in a layer which has the same name as the tool name in SummaFlex and which is correctly exported then SummaFlex will automatically assign the correct tool to the object If it is not possible to use layers in order to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to differentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummaFlex Cutting SummaFlex 3 18 F Series User s Manual EPS Native Printer Language Postscript PDF EPS Al PS SummaFlex PRO cutter Language Specific CAD DXF Corel CMX Bitmap Tiff Jpg FIG 3 19 WORKFLOW FOR RIP S THAT CAN T EXPORT TO SPECIAL FILE FOR SUMMAFLEX PRO This type of workflow is for RIPs that do not have an export function to create files that can be processed by SummaFlex In this case it is almost mandatory to work in layers Like this certain layers can be exported to files for the RIP to print and other layers preferably already with correct tool name assigned to it to files for SummaFlex PRO Current used tools on the F1612 are drag knife kiss cutting knife cutout knife creasing wheel oscillating knife various V cut knives and miller If a job is de
121. ign into corners or polygons depending on the design itself To set the parameter do following Click on Blade compensation it becomes blue highlighted Then click on Test The cutter will cut out a small square with rounded corners Fill in a value and do the test A good starting value is half the width of the knife This is a trial and error test Values between 0 and 1mm are not used FIG 2 32 TEST PATTERN CUTOUT TOOL BLADE COMPENSATION PARAMETER Picture above shows two possible results of the blade compensation test In the left pattern the blade compensation value is too low In the right pattern it is set correct If the blade compensation is set too high then the result is more deformed and distorted Therefore it is best that this test is done from a too low value to the correct value ATTENTION Do not use small curves in the design and do not use hard material This will cause the knife to break ATTENTION Failing to set the knife parameters correctly will result in poor cut quality Setting up Tools 2 19 F Series User s Manual 2 Calibration of the creasing wheel 3 Change Tool In the Axis Control window click on i If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 2 2 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module
122. ile has to be chosen then the Mark type has to be changed see section 3 7 2 ATTENTION The position of the registration mark should always be defined with a circle Even if the registration mark has a different shape This means that all registration mark positions will have to be defined twice if the user chooses to use marks that are not circles So to avoid extra work and to have the highest possible accuracy always use printed circles as registration marks Mark recognition If a very high accuracy is needed then SummaFlex can read the registration marks several times This can be set with this parameter Cutting SummaFlex 3 25 F Series User s Manual On mark read error If a registration mark is not found then SummafFlex can either ignore it or wait for user intervention If it is set to not wait then make sure that there are enough good registration marks available for accurate contour cutting Search first mark Search second mark Normally the registration mark should be situated in the view area of the camera to be recognized as a registration mark If the media is not loaded carefully or loaded at an extreme angle then SummaFlex can let de camera do a sweep of a small area to check if the first second mark is not just outside the view area This is time consuming and it is possible that SummaFlex then chooses the wrong registration mark Do not change the vacuum setting leave them at the default value The possible
123. ill cut the job further When the table is paused then the job can be aborted by clicking on this button The carriage will move back to the current origin the computer will send the rest of the job but the table will not cut it out If the safety beams are interrupted then the table will stop immediately and the table will pause Summa Axis control will give a message Click on the OK button in the message window to continue NOTE Do not use the safety beams as a pause button It will reduce the cutting quality A controlled pause makes sure all vectors are cut out with the correct speed and acceleration Axis Control 4 6 F Series User s Manual 4 2 Remote control The remote control makes it possible for the user to come closer to the machine when it is necessary for certain actions It is used when Setting origin and size of loaded media Setting up and down positions of the knives in the tools Switching on off the vacuum pump Warning The safety beams do not work when the remote is used So the user must be extra careful and stay away of the parts that he is controlling with the remote 4 2 1 Starting up the remote control There are a couple of different procedures to start up the remote The type of procedure that needs to be followed depends on the type of remote and on the type of Bluetooth dongle Type of dongles Needs procedure with Needs procedure with BlueSoleil software Toshiba sof
124. in the profile directory g PEC Program Files x86 Surmma SurnmaFlex Prokcutter img Zoeken By Organiseren 2 Beeld v Branden oriete koppelingen C Naam Gewijzigd op Type Grootte l Vipp 16 02 2011 11 41 IPP bestand 1kB E Documenten haga _ Fabric circle ipp 7 12 2010 16 05 IPP bestand 1kB E Afbeeldingen i Low contrast circle ipp 7 12 2010 16 05 IPP bestand 1 kB E Muziek __jreflective ipp 2 12 2010 16 47 IPP bestand 1kB Meer __ silver reflectiv circle ipp 7 12 2010 16 05 IPP bestand 1kB Mappen v FIG 3 80 CAMERA PROFILE DIRECTORY 2 Start the job in SummaFlex in the output window Click on Mark type then change it to User defined VISEL LWEN CUPIES Hl T UnCUUUI ITNT u vu Offset between copies in X direction mm 0 00 Parameter Value Mark settings Edit Mark type User defined Vaciuim etun Feit Mark rernanitinn Normal CHANGE REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS 3 Click on the preview button Another window will open Move the cursor in the camera view area right click and then go to Default settings gt Mark recognition ki ka j a Default Settings Set Camera Offset a ki Commands Mark Recognition N Video Settings gt Position Job Copy Start with y a mm AN Job Copy 1 1 of 1 Number Distance a l mm YA Mark 1 Position 0 x 1 0 00 mm State ase 2198 41 Y 215 79 mm vhn Too mm Stop if more than one
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126. ing to the rest of the vinyl The fan shaped pattern 3 should have a clear cut line in the middle the ones at the sides show burs The 4 vertical cuts in 4 should be clear without any burs and straight all the way from top to bottom not rounded near the horizontal lines The distance between the two left lines and the two right lines should be equal Check which pattern comes closest to the correct pattern and then choose this one in Axis Control The values in the figure above are not cut out they are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Some thick or hard materials may damage the knife with this test There is a special origin test for those kinds of materials Just hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on the test button to start this test 180 120 60 0 60 120 180 FIG 2 16 ORIGIN PATTERN TEST FOR KISS CUTTING KNIFE The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in Axis Control The special origin test looks like the pattern above Look for the straightest line between the 7 lines When the origin is not correct then the knife is pushed in the media under an angle in reference to the cut direction and then dragged straight in the cut direction So this means that the beginning of the line has to be inspected The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values show difference to current val
127. ion is done then the job can be saved Abort to pause current job click on 1 Click on to job the current job 2 Click on modules then select the module of which the knife depth has to be 0 1mm adjusted and click once or twice on B 0 set the knife deeper 3 In Summaflex select the objects that need to be recut or use same selection as before a keep reference point And do not forget to check box if needed Setting up Tools 2 39 E SERIES 3 Cutting SummaFlex 3 1 Introduction There are two versions of the program SummafFlex There is the normal version and the PRO version The PRO version has camera support for contour cutting This section describes the basic of cutting and contour cutting with the program SummaFlex Pro 3 2 Cutting SummaFlex 3 2 1 Workflow The workflow for cutting with SummafFlex is easy There is the design program where the designs are made These designs are then exported to a file format that SummaFlex can understand and they are opened in SummafFlex SummaeaFlex is then used for controlling the flatbed All tool parameters are also controlled from SummafFlex Specific cutter Language Postscript PDF EPS Al PS SummaFlex F Series Specific CAD DXF Corel CMX Bitmap Tiff Jpg FIG 3 1 WORKFLOW SUMMAFLEX It is recommended to know on forehand which tools will be used on the flatbed cutter Each line can then
128. ion mark should be the same as the size of the circle that is used to set the camera offset for maximum camera accuracy Once the layers are set up save them as described in 3 2 2 7 without deleting the regmark layer Cutting SummaFlex 3 20 F Series User s Manual 3 3 3 Open or import file setting the options in the import filter How to open or import a file is described in section 3 2 3 The difference here is that there is an extra layer for the registration marks If the program recognizes the registration marks then it marks them with a cross hair in the middle of the circle NOTE If the registration marks have to be set manually then define them as circles with the correct diameter 5mm default recommended in the regmark layer in the design software Then the program SummafFlex can find them quickly without intervention of the user provided that the import filter settings are set correct FIG 3 21 CIRCLE RECOGNISED AS REGISTRATION MARK The settings of the import filter can be set by going to Settings gt Standard settings gt Filter Setup Import Export 3 E Auto Import Selection Import path 1 Import path 2 HOE Import path 3 File name Delete file after import Turn off Preview for After Import Bitmaps larger than 5 MB Fit working area to objects i with folowing margin offsets EPS files larger than 1 MB Left 2 00 mm Right 2 00 mm DXF HPGL Import mm a To
129. is Control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click to acknowledge Load media make sure there is a bit of space between the origin y axis of the table and the material Use line drawn to mark the origin as described in section 4 1 6 Modules 5 Click on If Axis Control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate M1 M2 or M3 counting from the left 6 The POT tool cannot always be calibrated in the media it is going to be cut e g origin cannot be set in foam materials The best material for complete calibration is a rigid material of a couple of mm On the other hand if the material is too thick then some tests cannot be done at full depth Setting up Tools 2 26 F Series User s Manual 7 The first parameter to calibrate is the up position To calibrate the up position click on Up position in Axis Control or press on Up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the knife just touches the material Move the knife left right to check if the tip of the bit scratches the media Set the height so that it just scratches the media Look at the value on screen and memorize it Now set the value about 4 5
130. j gn View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help 1 Gy E Contour Line k g PhotoCUT ive Insert Program Edit Program List 401 Set Print Marks Set Jog Marks Shift J r L Search replace Jog Marks Search replace Jog Marks with sel size Measure M Optimize Material Nesting Bp Start Tool Paths Milling Hatching qH Outline 0 LETEN prm FIG 3 52 CALCULATING ROUTING PATH 2 A window with the routing options is shown When calculating an inside or outside routing path then only the right side of the window is used First choose inside or outside routing path Then choose the adjustment layer Routing Engraving Options C E Engraving Options Hatch fill Path adjustment Inline Island fill Path adjustment Outline Tool diameter 3 00 mm Hatch Multi Inline Path Adjustment Target layer Adj layer 15 milling multipass M 15 milling multipass EI w Layer info milling multipass Hatch angle 0 00 None Adj value Delete original o Adjustment 150 mm Pocket connection Orientation Optimize Clockwise Overlap Counterclockwise In 30 0 Fixed size Absolute 2410 Imm Fixed size for output FIG 3 53 ROUTING PATH OPTIONS Cutting SummaFlex 3 52 F Series User s Manual FIG 3 54 FIG 3 55 INSIDE ROUTING PATH CALCULATED OUTSIDE ROUTING PATH CALCULATED 1 Tools diameter Here the thickness of the router bit has to be filled in so th
131. jects and with an optimization level of max 5 Cutting SummaFlex 3 38 F Series User s Manual 3 5 4 Configuring output profile Setting in the output window can be saved in profiles This is avoid having to change each time certain settings in the output window Below is an example on how to do this In this case a profile is made for jobs that use sheet material need a special camera profile for the markers and with no pause between reading of the markers and cutting 1 Open a job and go to the output window go to File gt Output Or use the Output to device macro 2 Click on Edit next to Mark settings and then change it to User defined Number of copies in x direction Paramet veal Offset between copies in direction mm 0 00 cols cies fag Offset between copies in X direction mm 0 00 Mark type Mark settings Edit Mark recognition Circle vacuum setup Edit On mark read error Corner lt Crop marks LAN iti i Use only group marks for adjustment Park Position Edit a l Symetrical Obje Crop marks Lin FIG 3 38 SET REGISTRATION MARK TO USER DEFINED 3 Click on Roll next to Material and choose sheet De gen Lenny ee ee Production mode Manually Praduction Material Total number of copies Theet Humber of copies in direction Bloomber of conies in direction d FIG 3 39 SET MATERIAL TO SHEET 4 Click on Manual gt Production next to production mode and choose production Table length mm 1200
132. job is closed when a new job is imported Get jog marks from layer This is the recommended way to detect the registration marks There are a couple of layers names set by default Other names can be added to make SummaFlex compatible with other software It is not recommended to use drag and drop because the layer information is lost and usually the design computer is not the computer that is used to drive the flatbed Loading palette is usually also not used The palette is already correctly set in the design software or in the OXF file from the RIP The Combine and group option affects the sorting algorithm of SummafFlex NOTE Be careful with the option close active job If this is used in combination with do not ask for save on exit option then previous job is closed without any warning and the changes made are lost The preferences that can be set when closing a file job can be found by going to Settings gt Standard settings gt Miscellaneous Jak Autosaye interval 10 Min Max number of jobs in history 4 Dont azk for save on exit Prompt Overwrite tilet when saving Autosave interval A backup file is made in the SummaFlex directory called autosave job This options sets with which interval this file is updated Max number of jobs in history Sets the number of recent files in the file menu Don t ask for save on exit Option to close a job without asking if changes need to be stored Prompt overwrite
133. l or switch off the cutter 2 Remove gliding disk if it was mounted and remove the knife 3 Loosen the knife guide by removing the two setscrews 4 Turn those setscrews in the two threaded holes right next to the holes the screws came out for a turn or three 5 Gently remove the knife guide by pulling on those setscrews 6 Put the new knife guide in and proceed in the reverse order of removal FIG 5 3 KNIFE GUIDE WITH SCREWS IN IT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING FIG 5 4 USAGE OF EXTRA TOOL IF KNIFE GUIDE GRIPS IN THE SHAFT Maintenance 5 3 F Series User s Manual 5 1 2 4 Keeping the collet of the router clean Each time a bit is removed or replaced then the collet needs to be cleaned Clean the collet by tapping it gently on a flat service and or blow the dust out of the grooves and thread in nut and on miller FIG 5 5 COLLET MILLER ATTENTION If the collet is not cleaned and the grooves become clogged with dust then the bit can t be secured tightly enough If the bit then comes loose during routing it will damage the matts miller and could even cause injury 5 1 2 5 Cleaning conveyor belt or protective mat After a while a lot of dust will gather in the conveyor belt This will reduce the vacuum The media will not stay on its place and the cutting quality will deteriorate Cleaning the conveyor protective matt Set the vacuum pump on blow and clean the conveyor with a vacuum cleaner
134. l set Modules correctly if not adjust and click on ey If Axis Control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 First the up down parameters have to be set UP DOWN Position il Up position 46 00 mm HI Down position 50 00 mm BE Velocity 600 mm s Lift velocity 200 mm s Lowering velocity 200 mm s FIG 2 20 UP DOWN PARAMTERS CUT OUT TOOL Setting up Tools 2 11 F Series User s Manual 4 Set velocity the same as the velocity that will be used in the job leave the lift and lowering velocity at 200mm The lowering velocity can be set to a lower value if the material that needs to be cut is very tough Then calibrate the up position by clicking on Up position in Axis Control or press on Up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife is about 4 5 mm above the material Then press apply on computer or A on remote 5 Then calibrate the down position To calibrate the down position click on down position in Axis Control or press on down on the remote It is best to first move the knife next to the media with the left arro
135. l state of the vacuum pump can also bet set before the loading sequence is started If needed the vacuum pump can be controlled with the remote during the loading itself see section 4 2 5 Machine components 1 14 F Series User s Manual 5 Choose the setting and click on the button The machine adjusts the vacuum selector if a new width is chosen moves the carriage to the park position and sets vacuum as chosen 6 Go to the machine and load the sheet Be sure to set at least once the vacuum on use on remote to control the vacuum to check if the media is lying flat enough If media is loaded correct then click on The carriage returns to the origin and axis control goes to the media menu The origin and media width size can be changed if needed see section 1 3 3 1 3 2 Loading roll media The conveyor belt in combination with the pneumatic pack and the Roll Support are recommended for roll material Loading is then a cinch with following procedure WARNING For safety reasons always use this procedure to load media Only if this method is used is it sure that the machine will not make unexpected movements and harm the operator 1 Make sure machine is on and Axis Control is running 2 The program Axis Control starts normally up in the media menu in this menu the working area can be set setting working area is only part of the loading procedure 3 Click on to initiate loading sequence 2
136. le click File import in the side bar When a file is imported then a new job is automatically started is a setting in import filter setup EJ Import File Em Lookin i logos rpe P Name Date modified Type Size a corelsample pdf 14 01 2011 11 07 Adobe Acrobat D Recent Places D dc4 logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 41 Adobe Acrobat D 82 J fseries logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 40 Adobe Acrobat D 57 i oposcam vectorlogo p 25 06 2010 10 42 Adobe Acrobat D 85 _ sample L oxf 14 01 2011 10 32 OXF File Desktop mas A A sample L pdf 14 01 2011 10 59 Adobe Acrobat D 21 sclass logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 43 Adobe Acrobat D 59 i summa logo black pdf 22 06 2010 12 12 Adobe Acrobat D 1 14 be i j table orientation pdf 14 01 2011 11 31 Adobe Acrobat D 6 PORSE hlag TE text wector pdf 14 01 2011 11 46 Adobe Acrobat D Vanraepenbus wireless logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 43 Adobe Acrobat D 69 A Computer r m 3 s File name corelsample pdf v a _ A Files of type All Files Cancel v Preview insert at position 0 0 Rotate by 90 X Factor 1 000 m Y Factor 1 000 _jJ FIG 3 12 IMPORT WINDOW There are some options in the import window Preview Show a quick preview of the data in the selected file Insert at position 0 0 Forces the origin of the data to 0 0 This is useful for saving media However if the option Fit working area to object is checked in the general i
137. ll then be the Number of outputs times the Number of copies Do not use this parameter when working with a roll Number of copies ls the number of copies in one output This is the number of copies on one sheet when working with multiple sheets or the total number of copies when working with roll material Stack spacing Is the distance between the copies in the Y direction Copies spacing s the distance between the copies in the X direction Segment spacing s the distance between segments if the job is segmented because it is larger than the loaded sheet or roll If stack spacing is not checked then all copies are cut out one after the other without using the full media width The weed border is cut around each copy the distance can be set with this parameter If the job exceeds the media size loaded on the table then it will report that the job will be segmented LC Job will be segmented Mema imna u hana rh Danad matavianl Ceara If not then there will be a report of how many copies will fit in the Y axis direction and how many media will be used in the X direction A CLD 9 ___L_ _ Job fits 6 45times one above the other Run length 0 52 lfm Drevin Mu ren t Fasad motorial amcal Cutting SummaFlex 3 14 F Series User s Manual If a job has to be segmented then SummaFlex shows a preview of the job before it will send the job to the table This will give the change for the user to ch
138. m Output Enable tool tips Sse u Default Copies spacing 0 00 mm Manage Profiles Segment spacing 0 00 mm Save settings Parameter Value Table width mm 1600 00 Table lenght mm 4200 00 Material Roll Vacuum setup Edit Park Position Edit Common settings Objects Selected objects 7 FIG 3 16 OUTPUT WINDOW SUMMAFLEX Cutting SummaFlex 3 13 F Series User s Manual Parameter Value Table width mm 1600 00 Table lenght mm 1200 00 Material Roll Vacuum setup Edit Fark Position Edit These settings relate to the table and loaded media The size of the loaded media can be filled in It can also be set by clicking on the Read material button The material parameter lets the user choose between roll media and sheet media The vacuum setup parameter is to choose between vacuum control of the SummaFlex or using the standard table settings The park position is the place the carriage parks after one job or segment of job is finished Number of outputs 100 Number of copies 12 W Stack spacing So mm Whyveed border 200 mm Copies spacing 50 mm Segment spacing S50 mm These are the parameters to cut out multiple copies of the job Number of outputs is used if sheet material is used and if the total number of copies can t be cut in one sheet This is then used to tell the program the number of sheets that will be used The total number of cut outs wi
139. mark is recognized Settings Original positions Run Cancel Stop process at first mark Mark Recognition Image Processing Profile Mark size 72 581 BB Measure Info0 Frame size 0 40 E Profis FIG 3 82 MARK RECOGNITION Cutting SummaFlex 3 65 F Series User s Manual 4 In the dropdown box next to Profile choose the correct profile ATTENTION Use only a different camera profile from the standard one if the reading of the registration marks gives problems If the camera profile is not necessary anymore then it suffices to set the mark type to circle again it is not necessary to set the camera profile to its default value again 0 ipp NOTE It is advised to define special output profiles for different configured camera profiles see section 3 5 4 Cutting SummaFlex 3 66 E SERIES 4 Axis Control remote amp Plug in 4 1 Axis Control Axis Control is standard delivered software that gives full control over the flatbed The optimized design for touch screen control makes Axis Control the optimum interface for the machine operator Q ATTENTION Always start up Axis control before machine is switched on or remote is connected Close Axis control also always as last 4 1 1 Main Window eS Summa Axis Control 3 1 0 0 Build Mar 4 2014 Model Fi612 orkin 1200 X 1600 mm Serial 101202 10002 o ea ce 500 mm s Firmware 9974 15 Slot 1 OSCI
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141. middle and select the according one in the popup window The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting the longitudinal parameter FIG 2 43 LONGITUDINAL PATTERN TEST FOR V CUT KNIFE The horizontal cut lines should meet Check which pattern comes closest to the correct pattern and then choose this one in Axis Control The values in the figure above are not cut out they are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Press apply or A on the remote to leave the knife parameter tests 11 Finally the down position will have to be set Click on Down Position in Axis Control or press on down on the remote First press the left arrow key so the knife is not above the media any more If the knife cannot be set next to the media then the reload the media so that it is possible Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the knife depth is approximate correct usually a little bit above the table surface Then press on Test The machine cuts a pattern Check if the knife depth is set correct if not adjust ATTENTION The V Cut tool is a tool that is not easy to calibrate The only way to check if the tool has been calibrated is to perform a V cut with the cutting software After that a test has been cut out check the
142. mmaFlex 3 61 F Series User s Manual 4 Load the printout on the flatbed cutter Go to File gt Output Or use the Output to device macro click on the blue arrow A window will open Click on the read material button to check if the communication with the flatbed cutter functions Parkposition Output to device SUMMA F Series CAM Output 1 Device summa F Series CAM M iumper OT Copies 1 Mode Output with layer assignment v Stack spacing 0 00 mr Weed border 2 00 mm Output Profile 0 00 mm Manage Profiles 0 00 mr Parameter Value Material width mm 1100 00 Material length mm 790 00 Production mode Manually Production Material Rall Total number of copies 1 Number of copies in Y direction 1 Number of copies in x direction 1 Offset between copies in Y direction mm 0 00 Offset between copies in X direction mm 0 00 Mark settings Edit Edge detector Edit Vacuum setup Edit Edit Preview Output Read material FIG 3 75 OUTPUT WINDOW 5 Click on the preview button Another window will open Use the arrow keys to move the camera until it is over a registration mark black circle is visible Move the cursor in the camera view area right click and then go to Default settings gt Mark recognition The window will expand at the bottom to show the calibration options Cancel goseeescecososoosesosssooscosesososoesososoosesosossoscesesososo
143. more than 1 tangential module on the machine then the tools can be calibrated in each tangential module Then it is not necessary to hold record of where the tool was used however the tangential modules themselves have to be mounted each time in the same slot NOTE The main tool parameters depth and knife parameters are media independent So the calibrations as described above can be done on scrap material It is only the speeds are material dependent WARNING Be careful with the usage of the quick toolholder change procedures When the normal complete calibration procedures are followed see section 2 4 2 11 then it is almost impossible to cut in the conveyor belt This is not guaranteed any more since the quick procedures uses certain shortcuts and assumptions Setting up Tools 2 35 F Series User s Manual 2 12 1 Quick toolchange for the kiss cut knife The kiss cutting knife is used for thin materials So the cutting depth usually depends on the physical depth settings and pressure setting on the tool holder itself Change Tool 1 Mount the tool in the module use i Axis control will give a warning that the knife depth has to be checked Modules 2 Click on modules to set check depth If the user is confident that the knife was not changed in the toolholder then a knife depth test can be performed Click on down position and click on test Check if the knife cuts deep enough 3 If not then set the dow
144. mp distance in 0 000 Break point overlap in 0 000 Cut Out Knife Muttipass E Overcut 1 W Oscillating Knife Ell Pause job after current tool Off W Milling Multipass By Segment helper On i Milling p Set in the layer the segment helper on or off clicking on the status toggles it When segment helper is set to ON then following things happen Page size is internally reduced by 3mm maximum panel size All lines vectors that intersect with a segment line line at the end of the panel are extended for 3mm If the line is a straight line then this line is just cut 3mm longer If the line is a curve then the extension is in the direction of the tangent for 3mm Halfway this extension a line of 3mm is set perpendicular to that extension The beginning of the panel that follows is cut normally Figure below explains in detail FIG 3 46 RESULT USAGE SEGMENT HELPER The red line is the segment line set by SummaFlex Blue lines and yellow crosses are cut in first panel The cyan lines are cut in the second panel The green in the picture is where the table cuts twice part of the cross cut in first panel and then rest of the vector in subsequent panel Cutting SummaFlex 3 42 F Series User s Manual 3 5 7 Getting rid of double objects When objects are twice defined in a file then there is a quick procedure to get rid of those doubles Below a figure with apparently 16 objects mi
145. mport filter settings then this option is redundant Rotate by Is a very useful option to make sure that the orientation of the job is adjusted to the orientation of the table X factor and Y factor ls a predefined scale factor that can be set if necessary A second window is then shown with extra import settings Cutting SummaFlex 3 11 F Series User s Manual l Page Selection Pages 1 from 1 selected Preview Save selection as Raster Options Import as bitmap Resolution 150 DPI Element Selection Ignore images Ignore text Page Selection Pages 1 All pages FIG 3 13 PAGE SELECTION IMPORT WINDOW If the file contains multiple pages then the page to import can be chosen There are also some options for object handling There is the option to ignore or import text and bitmaps It is recommended not to import the bitmaps And if they are imported import them then at a low resolution This step page selection can be skipped see section 3 3 3 setting options in import filter Below is a figure explaining the orientation of the table in reference to the screen in SummafFlex The white area is the working area the size of the working area is usually determined by the objects see section 3 3 3 setting options in import filter S SummaFlex Pro ka File Edit Design View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help ory A LIE RI L ma R Ch ge 7
146. n Axis Control The height of the camera unit can be changed so that the built in camera is always correctly focused This is only necessary when the jobs are contour cutting jobs It is recommended to raise the camera unit completely when normal cutting jobs are done This will prevent the bottom of the camera unit hitting thick materials Setting up Tools 2 30 F Series User s Manual 2 11 Calibration of router module Below is a picture of the milling motor Part 1 and part 2 should not be dis assembled Locknut Collet chuck Spindle Locking pushbutton ON OFF switch Speed turning wheel a A FIG 2 51 MILLING MOTOR 2 11 1 1 Changing router bit and depth calibration Router bits with a shank diameter of 3 4 and 8 mm can be mounted in the miller To change a router bit follow procedure below Change Tool 1 Click on first so the miller can be safely removed from the module 2 Loosen the miller by turning about 1 4 of a tour on the handle FIG 2 52 TAKING MILLER OUT OF THE ROUTER MODULE 3 Remove the miller from the router module 4 Press on the locking pushbutton to hold de spindle on its place and then loosen the locknut with a wrench 17mm a couple of turns If the router bit that will be mounted has the same shank diameter then just remove the bit and put a new one in if the router bit has another shaft diameter then remove the collet complete and put the correct one on ATTENTION Never tight
147. n and media size After loading the media Axis control goes to the media menu with which the origin and size of the loaded media can be changed if necessary 1 To change the origin click on the button The origin position can be changed by either filling in a value or moving the carriage with the arrow keys e To change the origin by filling in the values change the values under origin X and origin Y then click on the eee button The carriage then moves to the new origin change values if necessary e e Click on and ito change the origin with keyboard or use the 1 1 i keys on the remote the carriage will move accordingly The red light on the Camera then the camera is carriage makes the origin visible on the table itself Click on i Pointer i moved over the origin so the origin can be seen on screen r is clicked on then the pointer red light is set again over the origin Camera input Working area Move Length Width Origin X Origin Y Si 2 Y ee FIG 1 9 OPTIONS SETTING ORIGIN 2 There are three different ways to confirm the new origin e Click on to confirm the chosen origin e Click on to move chosen origin forwards as far as possible to the front mechanical origin X value gt 0 e Click on to cut off the media at the chosen origin If more than one tool is available to cut off the media then the program lets the user choose
148. n it is advised to use as layer name the name of the tool and the slot position will then to be set correct also Cutting SummaFlex 3 7 F Series User s Manual 3 2 2 4 Setting up parameters for different materials Different materials need different settings All those settings can be pre configured This can be done when setting up a layer When a layer is set up see paragraphs above then the moment the tool is chosen anew dropdown box appears under the title Material To set up a tool for a special kind of material use following procedure e Go to layer setup right click in the layer toolbar if the layer toolbar is not visible then click on the layer tab at the right e Click onthe box next to the dropdown box under Material and select Add e Fill in the new name Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM Regmarif Output Parameters a VPen Hil Parameter Value VWMCut 44 VA Cut 3d Slot Position Auto Cut 2A Speed mm s 100 1 KATE f Down position offset mm 0 00 F CAT Lift up angle 25 SO a New output profile So V Drag Kni Overcut Compensation Mode Off iiid VV Creasind V Kss Cul Overcut comp distance mm 0 00 B flute cardboard V Cut Outi Break point overlap mm 0 00 E a Cancel v oscil Information Concet y Oscillating Knife a Made Took Oscillating Knife Material Default N Add Save profile
149. n position correct and check if the two bearings of the press on the media if not lower a bit the down Otherwise depth will have to be adjusted with the pressure and depth of the knife on the tool holder itself If the job will include relative small curves then it is advised to do the test of the lateral parameter to check if the parameters need to fine tuned or not 2 12 2 Quick toolchange for the cut out tools The cut out tool is usually used for cutting just through the material So if no extra underlay mat for safety or other purpose is used then the down position is the same for any material Change Tool 1 Mount the tool in the module use Axis control will give a warning that the knife depth has to be checked Modules 2 Click on modules to set check depth First check the value for the down position and the up position Subtract them from one another the result should be at least 3 to 4 mm bigger than the thickness of the loaded media If not then the up position has to be recalibrated 3 Ifthe user is confident that the knife was not changed in the toolholder then a knife depth test can be performed Click on the down position and click on test Check the depth adjust with arrow up down if necessary If the job will include relative small curves then it is advised to do the test of the lateral parameter to check if the parameters need to fine tuned or not Setting up Tools 2 36 F Series User s Manual 2
150. n the material can be lifted a bit so that an incorrect setting of the depth will be the result The router is set at the correct depth if the pattern that is cut is clearly visible in the router mat couple of tenths of amm cut into the mat Setting up Tools 2 32 F Series User s Manual 12 Once the correct down position is set turn on the extractor height control handle until the brushes are just above the material make sure the brushes do not touch the material it should 1 2 mm above the material otherwise it creates too big a vacuum DANAREN FIG 2 54 CORRECT HEIGHT EXTRACTOR BRUSH 13 Press Apply to store the values 14 The strength of the extractor vacuum can be adjusted with a ring that can be turned so that a hole is uncovered or covered If small parts are milled then this hole has to be uncovered otherwise the little parts may disappear in the vacuum cleaner FIG 2 55 RING TO SET VACUUM STRENGHT Setting up Tools 2 33 F Series User s Manual 2 11 1 2 Origin calibration of router module The router module has another origin position in reference to the camera positioning laser then the tangential module So this has to be calibrated otherwise the origin and media size setting will not be correct This calibration is mandatory if the router will be used in combination with printed job and regmarks and or a tool in slot position 1 To calibrate the origin for the router follow procedure below
151. n use There is no screw to secure the miller module on there Setting up Tools 2 4 F Series User s Manual 2 3 Calibration of the drag module Even though the machine does not automatically recognize the tool mounted in the drag Change Tool module it is still necessary to click on er to mount the pen or knife in the module This is to make sure the machien does not do any unexpected movement while the user is changing tools 2 3 1 Calibration of the pen Online 1 After mounting the pen click on ey Check if the origin is still set correct If not adjust Modules and then click on ey Click on the picture of the drag head module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 First change the type of tool if necessary The button of the current selected tool is grayed out and the parameters of this tool are shown Set speed and pressure lool installation aS Si aj Pressure 45 gr x Velocity 400 mm s FIG 2 8 PARAMETERS PEN Then press unchanged Setting up Tools 2 5 F Series User s Manual 2 3 2 Calibration of the knife Online 1 After mounting the drag knife click on Check if the origin is still set correct If not Modules adjust and
152. ndecesecstecees 6 1 Table of Contents V F Series User s Manual List of Figures tet FP 1612 General Gander Alea wcnanncaiasacaasenaneiwdnn ura aon 1 2 12 IF 1612 Sale WOKING ANC Taan nin a A E A 1 3 1 3 Danger area around head sssserssseressseressseressserossserosserossserossserossserossserossserssserossseressseressseresssere 1 4 TAF TOI TONNE UG onseren a a a N ieee 1 7 1 5 F t612 0ptons rear VEW jsuresisoscnennanre e an antaemmmenmanieanne 1 8 1G Options Torloading Sheet Matena ienen a E E OA 1 14 1 7 OPTIONS TOF loading SHeetmaterial eissor E denseeiaaneabsaeninense 1 15 t e Media Core Nolde ls ssscicssssetwncianseasiieom derision annum alanine 1 16 1 9 OPtions setting origin sesssesesssseersssseeresssseesssseerosssseeeossseerossssereosseerossseeresssseerosssseresssereosssseresssseree 1 17 OOP HOnNS Seling SZO marenae a O ORR 1 18 1 11 Removing the knife from the standard drag knife holder e ssessesssssersssseesssserssssessss 1 19 t2 Knfelengothadlustme a Waeemecermcrere nna eres tate a a E ON 1 19 TIS KSS CURING TOO oeisanstantiiio r AA 1 20 IA Knife Nolder Kiss Cut TOO snisstiecsinsiioiaireatecealivmicitainanadionalaunaciaineen 1 20 TIS Remove KISS CUTUIIG KITS esvciecsciesecceccctstuasbssesneceleteatesiceletescassetetieetizectscditscetenestetercsecra eects 1 20 1 16 Blade assembly kiss cutting TOOL ssessssssessssscsecsssscsecessecsssscsessssecsesessecsesessecesseceesassecs 1 21 1 17 Knife depth adjust
153. ng that the machine is booted then the machine will not start up and report a lot of fatal errors in Axis Control This is normal and can only be corrected by either aligning the safety beams correctly or not interrupting them during booting WARNING The safety beams are active when the machine is in production this means when data is sent from the cutting program e g SummafFlex If the operator is changing parameters or settings with Summa Axis Control then the safety beams are temporarily disabled WARNING The safety beams need to be installed according to the procedure described in this manual The owner operator of the machine is responsible and has signed this off in the installation completion document e EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES There is an emergency switch on each corner of the flatbed table This allows the operator to switch off the machine quickly in hazardous situations If the emergency stop is pressed then the power to the motors is cut immediately This means that the machine stops immediately but it means also that the current job is lost To unlock an activated emergency switch turn it counterclockwise e OVERCURRENT The cutter measures constantly the current through the motors If the machine detects that the current is too high then current is cut off to the motors and a fatal error message is displayed in Axis Control WARNING All the built in safety features cannot prevent the high level of kinetic
154. no aE 3 65 6 81 Change registration mark SettiNGS cccsessssessecessssesessessssecsessssecseesssseseessseesssssseesssseseeseesees 3 65 3 02 Mark TECON ain R A E N T A 3 65 4 1 Axis Control main WiNdOW e essssseesssscesssecesssecessecesssecessssceosseceosseceossseosseceossecessssceossscessseceoseceossseeoss 4 1 4 2 Media Men en a E TEAT EENE OOT 4 2 AS FOO RaR ENE U ei E E ER 4 2 A A Reset DUO sec ssschssescvatcesssaesszievenieasas n ARS 4 3 4 5 Tool calibration menu module Menu sssessssesssseessseessecsssecsssecossecosseeossecosseossecossecossecosseeosseee 4 3 4 6 P rameter MeNUnre merae E e E E E OANE AAE 4 4 AST NMI N Uone a E EA E OE 4 5 AB Type remolina a a a a NGe Adenteanees 4 7 4 9 Start BIUSSOlSILamgznenumanii ni ina AO A A O EO 4 8 A 10 Start TOSNIDASONWA Gauna e E 4 9 AT PUG si TOF MMS TRATON MAC sen A OE 4 16 Del NOSO PIECE KISS CUNG TOON oesi 5 2 5 2 GIGING SUNA E anen A E E O E TAE 5 2 5 3 Knife guide with screws in it for removing and replacing sseessssessssessssessseesssersssersss 5 3 5 4 Usage of extra tool if knife guide grips in the shaft sssssessssersssseessseesssseessssersssseesssses 5 3 SECETEI 5 4 Table of Contents IX E SERIES 1 Machine components 1 1 Safety and Ideal Operating Environment 1 1 1 Operating environment Environmental conditions can significantly affect the machine s performance Most restrictions or recommendations for the ideal operating
155. no shift in the middle and select the according one in the popup window The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting the longitudinal parameter FIG 2 48 LONGITUDINAL PATTERN TEST FOR EOT The horizontal cut lines should meet Check which pattern comes closest to the correct pattern and then choose this one in Axis Control The values in the figure above are not cut out they are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting the blade compensation parameter A shortcut will be used for setting the knife compensation parameter after that the correct depth is set Setting up Tools 2 28 F Series User s Manual 10 Now the correct down position can be set Click on Down position in Axis Control or press on Down on the remote First press the right arrow so the router bit is between the material and the Y axis origin Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the value is the value that was memorized during the calibration of the up position plus the thickness of the media Press test to cut out a square Adjust with the up down arrow if necessary And check again until the desired depth is set use steps of 0 3mm ATTENTION Stroke and frequency of the POT are dependent
156. ns linked to the down position of the tool knife If the down position has not been set yet still at zero then it will be impossible to set the up position In that case set first the down position and afterwards the up position 4 Then set the down position Do this by pressing the down button Lower the tool knife with the arrow buttons Press the origin test button to check the depth If the depth is not correct then correct by pressing the arrow keys again Once the correct depth is set press the enter button A NOTE Make sure the speed of the tool knife is the same speed at which the i job will be done ATTENTION When using the kiss cutting tool then only the down position needs to be set The up position is then set automatically 4mm higher 4 2 5 Switching on off the vacuum pump The vacuum pump can be switched on and off by pressing the enter button Pressing it together with the shift button sets the pump to blow Axis Control 4 11 F Series User s Manual 4 3 Plug ins There exist plug ins for Corel and Illustrator to make workflow easier 4 3 1 Plug in for Corel PC The Toolbar in Corel contains four icons Cf E E New Fie Regmarks Regmarks 5quares Publish To POF The first icon is used to start a new drawing from the F series template If the icon is clicked then following things happen e Anew drawing is started from the F series template e All necessary layers are created and the workin
157. nsert Ins Delete Del Break T l Curve C New Starting Point S N Reduce Nodes 7 Round Ely Start Tool Path inside Start Tool Path outside Insert Bridge 10 00 mm a Create Video Mark at Sel nates Ph FIG 3 66 FIG 3 67 INSERT BRIDGE RESULT Cutting SummaFlex 3 57 F Series 3 6 4 5 Cleaning pass User s Manual It is recommended to have a 0 5mm thick final pass even if the bit could route the material in a single pass If the final pass has less material to remove the dust extraction system will be more effective and the table will be cleaner after the job A general difficulty when routing completely through a material is that pieces are moving on the table and are hit by the routing bit A small finishing pass keeps all pieces in place until the last pass And as the last pass has only limited material the used forces are less and the chance that pieces are moving is smaller The cleaning pass is visible in red in the figure to the left 1 Select the objects of which the paths will have to be calculated Then go to Tools gt Milling Hatching or type f LUSresrsru ne jJ Jn View Plug ins Settings Window Help 1 Gy E Contour Line K f PhotoCUT r Insert Program Edit Program List 401 Set Print Marks E Set Jog Marks Shift Search replace Jog Marks Search replace Jog Marks with sel size Measure M p Optimize Material Nestin
158. nts 1 11 F Series User s Manual 1 2 3 4 Router module F series router system optional The router module on the F1612 has a 1 kW motor capable of handling most used solid boards in the graphic and sign Industry hard foam PVC acrylic and aluminum covered foam boards The router system comes with vacuum cleaning kit to take away the chips and dust The kit includes brush assembly hose and mounting pole The vacuum cleaner is optional The router for the F1612 has a module that allocates slot 2 amp 3 of the head Of course the module can be easily dismounted and parked on the pole of the gantry making the two slots available again The F series router system part 500 9330 includes following Routing module with brush system Hoses and gantry Switch for vacuum cleaner Kress Milling Motor Set of collets Universal bit to start with Milling mat AO ee ATTENTION Use of a routing mat is mandatory Machine components 1 12 F Series 1 2 4 Remote Controller SERIES Pro Flatbed Systems r ORIGIN 2 User s Manual The remote controller can be used in combination with the program Axis Control It is useful during media loading and tool installation while moving around the flatbed cutter The arrow keys work in the same way as the arrow keys on the keyboard The A key is the acknowledge key which has to be used when a setting has been changed The key at the back of the remote B key
159. o load media Only if this method is used is it sure that the machine will not make unexpected movements and harm the operator 1 Make sure machine is on and Axis Control is running 2 The program Axis Control starts normally up in the media menu in this menu the working area can be set setting working area is only part of the loading procedure 3 Click on to initiate loading sequence P The main window changes to the load window on the left there is the choice between loading a roll and loading a sheet 4 Click on the radio button just before Sheet The options for loading sheet material are shown Material type Park position Default working area Roll C Origin reset Sheet C Width 600 VA Default vacuum Off C On C Blow FIG 1 6 OPTIONS FOR LOADING SHEET MATERIAL e The park position is the position the carriage with modules and tools will go to when the loading sequence is started Click on a circle to set the park position the red circle is the current selected park position The park position depends on whether the media has to be loaded from the front or from the rear e With the default working area origin and sheet width can be set If the box before the origin is checked then the origin is reset to the mechanical origin otherwise the origin stays the same If the box before the width is set then the width of the media that will be loaded can be set e The initia
160. ol has not been assigned then there is a greyed out picture of a tool A tool can then be assigned by first selecting the layer and then clicking on Default ian The parameters of the selected tool can be changed by clicking on the gears icon E or by choosing a material if those were set up for that tool see section 3 2 2 4 is used to make the layer visible invisible t is used to lock unlock the layer objects are visible but not selectable E can be used to select all objects on that layer Cutting SummaFlex 3 35 F Series User s Manual 3 5 Most used actions in SummaFlex This section explains in detail the most used actions in SummaFlex 3 5 1 Change assigned tool changing objects from layer If an object is in a certain layer then it will be cut with the tool that is assigned to this layer If the objects need to be cut with another tool then there are two possibilities Or the properties of the layer can be changed or the object can be moved to the layer that has already been set up for the tool It is recommended to use the last Procedure to change assigned tool change object from one layer to another e Select the objects e Click on the dropdown box at the top and select the destination layer e Click on the green icon next to the layer that has just been chosen So Regmark ve T vers _ M oon B V Cut 45 Pen j 6 Default V Cut 45 12 Oscillatingkr EATEN Oscillating Ks V Cut 22 5 V Cut 1
161. on remote Otherwise it is not possible to see how deep the knife is set Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife just touches the grey mat A white sheet may be used to see when it just touches The sheet can be put behind the knife for a visual check or under the knife to check physically Then press on Test The flatbed will now cut out two squares Check if the knife is set deep enough if not adjust the down position a bit more Do not forget to click first on Apply before another parameter is chosen to change otherwise the value is not saved ATTENTION Make sure the down position is not set too deep Otherwise the mat will wear down fast Therefore it is recommended to do following If the correct down position is found then set the down position two steps higher and do the test again If the knife does not cut deep enough then set the down value again to what is was If it still cuts completely through the material then this means that the down position was set too low and needs to be changed ATTENTION Make sure that the test is done at the same speed that the job will be cut Otherwise it is possible that the knife depth will not be set correct and that the cut lines will look like a dashed cut line at the rear side of the material The maximum speed for the oscillating tool has been limited to 300 mm s Also knife frequency has to be set correct before the knife depth test is done It is recommende
162. on the load This means that increasing the cutting depth by a certain amount of tenths of a mm can result in an actual cutting depth that is a bit more than the raised couple of tenths of a mm Therefore it is recommended to use a mat underneath the media if the media allows it Setting the blade compensation is done as follows Measure the overcut in the corners of the depth test Then divide this value by 2 and use this value as blade compensation value If the media is not too rigid then a test can be done If the media is too rigid then do not do the test FIG 2 49 TEST PATTERN CUTOUT TOOL BLADE COMPENSATION PARAMETER Picture above shows two possible results of the blade compensation test In the left pattern the blade compensation value is too low In the right pattern it is set correct If the blade compensation is set too high then the result is more deformed and distorted ATTENTION Do not use small curves in the design and do not use hard material This will cause the knife to break ATTENTION Failing to set the knife parameters correctly will result in poor cut quality Setting up Tools 2 29 F Series User s Manual 2 10 Calibration of the camera unit There are several calibrations related to the central unit They are all done in the factory and do not need to be redone One calibration is the calibration of the distance between the camera unit and the origin of the used module These calibration val
163. ond the capabilities of the combination tool material is considered as improper use and may result in injury serious damage to the machine and will lead to loss of warranty The installation of the machine accessories and spare parts must not be done by untrained or unauthorized persons Also the described maintenance procedures have to be followed and performed by trained personnel Machine components 1 1 F Series User s Manual 1 1 2 2 Symbols used in manual Warning with dark red symbol Refers to immediate threat that can cause serious injuries and effects on health and safety Warning with light yellow symbol Refers to a dangerous situation that can cause injuries and serious damage to the machine Attention with dark red symbol Refers to useful information to prevent damage to the equipment and prolong the service live of the machine Attention with light yellow symbol Refers to useful tips to enhance the user friendliness and make the work significantly easier Note Can be considered as a general tip something that is useful to know hOOPD gt 1 1 2 3 Danger areas e GENERAL DANGER AREA FIG 1 1 F1612 GENERAL DANGER AREA The easiest way to define the general danger area is the complete area where the table itself stands and that the moving parts can cover A WARNING The top beam is wider than the table itself This means that the danger area is wider than the table itself Machine components 1
164. onnected to a computer directly The USB cable may be no longer than 3 meter 0 5 m and no hubs should be used 3 Power On Off switch This turn switch can be used to switch the flatbed on or off There is a hole provided so the switch can be locked with a padlock 4 Emergency stops There are four emergency stops on the flatbed If they are pressed then the flatbed stops immediately to prevent damage to the operator and to the machine itself Once pressed they stay in safe locked position and need to be turned to the right to unlock again 5 Carriage for modules The carriage can hold up to three removable modules and has a fixed central unit 6 Central unit The central unit houses a positioning laser and an integrated camera system for fast and accurate registration mark recognition 7 Drag head module The drag head module comes standard with the flatbed cutter It can be used to mount drag knife or pen 8 Flatbed surface The standard flatbed surface is made of metal If the flatbed has this type of surface then the flatbed can only be used for kiss cutting Machine components 1 7 F Series User s Manual 1 2 2 Options FIG 1 5 F1612 OPTIONS REAR VIEW 1 Roll support Media support bars and set of core holders for loading roll material 2 Pneumatic Pack pneumatic media advance system It clamps the conveyor belt and holds the media down while pulling it forward in order to work continuously or in panels or
165. oose the way the job will be segmented If the job will not be segmented then click on the preview button for a preview SUMMAA EA S e o S e e oo 8 4 Objects 6 Sel 6 Mat Consumption max 0 1230 m 3 13 running mtr X 455 81 Y 195 78 FIG 3 17 PREVIEW WITHOUT SEGMENTATION There are a couple of options for defining the size and places of the segments If an option is chosen then a preview will be shown with the place of the segment lines segment size They can then be changed if necessary row ws i PRIE es Ser AAAA es FSE Optimize material max size smallest at last SER UAA E an ve es F Ser ey re es Ser es Ser fc itt EM lll ai al SER Optimize material max size smallest at last This is normally used when the job is cut from a roll and if it does not matter where the segments are defined The segments have the maximum size and the last one is the smallest one Cutting SummaFlex 3 15 F Series User s Manual ES ES i eS ES enn eS F SESER See me eS T SSS ene ES F SER ES F SEF Optimize material max size smallest at first PRES F SER ZA 2R PACU Wy He ye LE es FS es FS es FS Ses FS es FS SER munan 5 ee ee ee ES F SEF muan ES E SSR aes F SEF ES F SESER MAA me SS EA Es F SEBER mea
166. op if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Run sic ee sheet Mark Recognition Image Processing Profile Mark size 64 969 Measure Info Frame size 0 40 B N Movetomark Save Cancel Profile z Edit FIG 3 77 MEASURING REGISTRATION MARK Explanation of the colors in the camera window 1 Red circle means that the program has recognized the shape as a registration mark but it is not yet in the recognition area for accurate recognizing 2 Green circle means that the program has recognized the shape as a registration mark and it is in the recognition area for accurate recognizing 3 The orange circle is where the program thinks the registration mark is situated and how large it is 4 The orange square is the accurate recognition area The center of the registration mark needs to be in there for accurate recognition ATTENTION If more than one camera is attached to the computer then it is possible that the program chooses the wrong camera This can be changed in this window Just click on the dropdown box at the top of the window and choose the videology USB camera ATTENTION It is recommended to disable all other cameras connected to the computer if possible Otherwise these cameras can interfere with SummaFlex Pro Extra cameras generate extra data stream on the USB port and may result in data loss Cutting SummaFlex 3 63 F Series Use
167. op up in Axis Control The origin test looks like the pattern above Look for the straightest line between the 7 lines When the origin is not correct then the knife is pushed in the media under an angle in reference to the cut direction and then dragged straight in the cut direction So this means that the beginning of the line has to be inspected The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values show difference to current value Check for the straightest line and select the according one in the popup window The extended cut out test goes from 180 over 0 to 180 The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Note With some materials it is necessary to use a magnifying glass to check the start of the line The start will then look something like the picture on the right Setting up Tools 2 17 F Series User s Manual Setting the lateral parameter FIG 2 30 LATERAL PATTERN TEST FOR EOT The horizontal lines are cut out in two parts Each line is cut from the middle to the side If the lateral parameter is not set correct then the lines do not meet in the middle they are shifted The figure above has values in it the cut out pattern not These values in the picture show difference to current value Check for the line where there is no shift in the middle and select the according one in the po
168. orrect tool and adjust parameters if necessary Cutting SummaFlex 3 6 F Series Do not forget to save the new layer click layer then save palette V Regmarf VPen F Wf drag knit W Creasing V Kiss Cul VMCut 44 WCut 30 VWMCut 2g Cut 14 ceuo Cut Out Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM half cut fl Output Parameters Parameter Slot Position Speed down mm s Down position offset mm Lift up angle Overcut Compensation Mode Overcut comp distance mm Break point overlap mm Information W Oscillatif All Corners 0 00 0 00 User s Manual half cut 0 5 gt om Mode Tool Cut Out Knife Material Default v an Color Properties Locked Not visible Insert Delete Save palette FIG 3 7 SAVE NEW LAYER If extra layers need to be added then first change the layer color again Otherwise the program will display an error message It is recommended to define a new layer in the design software with the same name If this is not done then the tool will have to be assigned when importing the design into the layer or the objects will have to be moved to the correct layer see section 3 5 1 NOTE This procedure can also be used if for instance two types of cut out knives are used in one job e g heavy duty and double sided or two types of creasing wheels e g crusher and creasing wheel The
169. p 2 00 mm 3ottom 2 00 mm Close objects a M J vJ Fix object size SSS Close tolerance 010 mm M4 Fix object size for output J a o v Separate layers by name All layers Deselect Me Search replace jog marks a Combine objects of the same Me z layer OptiSCOU Export via Clipboard and Drag n Drop PDF Integrate JOB file into PDF file on Export Create additional EPS Format Vi No page selection on Import OK Cancel FIG 3 22 IMPORT SETTINGS Auto Import Selection Import path 1 EEE Import path 2 Import path 3 File name Delete tile after import This setup allows to define the search paths for the import as well as to select the file name for the automatic import of files F12 and to select if the file has to be deleted after the import Cutting SummaFlex 3 21 F Series User s Manual If SummaFlex is loaded and an EPS file is saved in one of the given search paths under the defined name for example SummaFlex then it activates automatically SummaFlex and this file will be loaded directly to the working surface Turn off Preview for Bitmaps larger 5 Me EPS files larger than 1 ME When the file that is imported or opened contains bitmap data then it can take a long time before the preview is shown Changing the value of these settings prevents SummaFlex from creating a preview in the import window However it is recommended not to include bitmap data in the file that i
170. perator They will however collect dust and lint that may affect the cutter s performance Keep the flatbed as clean as possible by using a dust cover when not in use When necessary clean the unit with a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent Do not use abrasives It is also recommended to check the knife on a regular basis Replace the knife if the knife tip is worn down or broken off There is an internal counter that takes track of the hours that the machine has worked After a certain time the machine will give a message saying that service maintenance has to be done This service maintenance has to be done by a service technician trained by Summa It is highly recommended to have this maintenance otherwise the cutting quality and the lifetime may be reduced Those maintenance actions are not described in this manual they are described in the service manual The maintenance described here can should be done by the operator There are two levels of maintenance for the operator the daily maintenance and the weekly monthly maintenance WARNING For safety reasons always switch off machine before starting the visual inspection Most maintenance procedures are also best carried out with the machine switched off Only in rare cases it is necessary for the machine to be powered on during maintenance procedures If so then follow described procedure 9 1 1 Daily maintenance The daily maintenance actions are 1 Ea
171. poor cut quality Setting up Tools 2 14 F Series User s Manual 2 6 Calibration of the EOT WARNING If the knife is not in use and it is not completely protected by the gliding disk then it has to be removed from the machine and capped with safety cap Do this also when shutting down machine in the evening Change Tool 1 In the Axis Control window click on a If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 2 2 2 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the detail below Make sure the EOT is slightly turned to the right so that the position plate does not touch the positioning shaft Hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Turn the screw all the way down P ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module FIG 2 26 MOUNTING THE EOT 3 Once the tool is screwed secured turn it so that the position plate clicks into the positioning shaft Then also connect the extra cable There are two connections on the camera unit If the module is mounted left to the camera unit then use the left one otherwise use the right one Make sure to align the slotted connector with the little triangle facing upwards before screwing the connector secure Online 4 Click on Axis Control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click to acknowle
172. pup window The values are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting the longitudinal parameter FIG 2 31 LONGITUDINAL PATTERN TEST FOR EOT The horizontal cut lines should meet Check which pattern comes closest to the correct pattern and then choose this one in Axis Control The values in the figure above are not cut out they are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns Setting up Tools 2 18 F Series User s Manual Setting the blade compensation parameter This is only necessary for materials more than 2 to 3 mm thick When thick media is cut then the knife will bend in the corners As a result the cut line on the top of the media will be shifted a little bit in reference to the cut line in the bottom of the media The smaller the curve the tougher and the thicker the media the more this will be visible To compensate this there is the parameter Blade compensation This parameter anticipates the knife orientation distance is set with parameter so that the top cut and the bottom cut are both closest to ideal cutting line However this parameter can never compensate a 100 due to the physical limitations of the knife and cutting process Therefore it is also recommended to transform small curves in the des
173. r s Manual 7 Click on the Axis Control icon and set vacuum off Remove the printed sample and replace by black vinyl with white backing make sure there is a big contrast between vinyl color and backing color Switch vacuum on again and go to SummafFlex Right click on the camera area and go to Set camera offset r bg Cam Camera Position x 20 72 mm Y 62 86 mm State D act 73 0 Pix Res 320x288 14 fps 20 ms Settings Original positions Default Settings Commands Overview Set Camera Offset N Mark Recognition Video Settings Job Copy mm mm Start een Numbei Distance Mark Position 1 2 0 00 tate x 89 07 Y 5 79 mm se 4 0 00 Stop if more than one mark is recognized Cancel _ Stop process at first mark FIG 3 78 SET CAMERA OFFSET 8 Fill in the position where the circle has to be cut 10 10 in this example Click on Cut Mark Wait for the machine to cut a circle with mark size Peel the circle Use the arrow keys to move the camera until it is over a mark white circle is visible Click on Measure Click on Save to save the measured offset Center head DBIS b LI LI gt gt ka Position Job Z Copy x 12 65 mm Start with Job Copy 1 1 of 1 Numbet Distance Y 219 84 mm Mark 1 Postoniiie x 1 0 00 mm State State D act 71 2 Pi
174. r to open In SummafFlex 4 Leave the objects in the cut out squares layer and assign a tool to that layer This tool will most likely be the same tool that will be used to cut from the backside Make sure the parameters of this tool are set correct for the type of material that is loaded on the table use gears icon or a media profile if one was set up Cutting from the back side Mirror Y 5 Click on the Cutting from Backside macro 6 In the output window check if the marker type is set to symmetrical or use a special output profile where this parameter is already preset to this value how to see section 3 5 4 m el Enable tool tips Output Profile cut_from_backside Manage Profiles Group of Parameters Mark settings Parameter Table width mm ee Parameter Value Production mode Material Mark type Symetrical Total number of copies Mark recognition Normal Number of copies in direction allnsinsnisinct Number of copies in X direction wie abst E O iscsi ail Offset between copies in direction mm Offset between copies in X direction mm Mark settings Misti rin Ms FIG 3 43 SET PRODUCTION MODE TO PRODUCTION 7 Click on output Place the camera over the first mark and click OK The table will now read all the markers and cut out the squares 8 When prompted by the program turn the sheet over print side down as shown in figure below watch the markers closely to see the o
175. ration of the V Cut tool 1 The V Cut tool consists out of two main parts These parts have to be taken apart before the tool can be mounted into the tangential module FIG 2 35 V CUT TOOL IN TWO PARTS Change Tool 2 In the Axis Control window click on If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 2 2 3 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Screw all the way down ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module FIG 2 36 INSTALL UPPER PART OF V CUT TOOL 4 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Screw all the way down 5 Screw the fitting aid in the bottom part of the V Cut tool and align it under the tangential module in the top part of the V Cut tool Turn on the big knob until it fits and then secure it firmly with the little knob on top Setting up Tools 2 22 F Series User s Manual FIG 2 37 INSTALL BOTTOM PART OF V CUT TOOL Online 6 Click on pay Axis Control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click on to acknowledge ATTENTION When a V cut tool is installed then the machine re
176. rientation they are cut completely through Cutting SummaFlex 3 40 User s Manual F Series FIG 3 44 TURN SHEET ON TABLE MIRROR IN Y DIRECTION ai NOTE Look closely at the markers they should be considered as cut out and show how the orientation is of the flipped sheet 9 After that continue with the macro as prompted on the screen Cutting SummaFlex 3 41 F Series User s Manual 3 5 6 Segment helper The option segment helper is an option to compensate small error when cutting in panels segments This is used when doing cut only jobs or with contour cutting unstable media for instance fabric This is a parameter that has to be set on or off per layer Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM Regmark Output Parameters W Pen EER Cut 45 E Parameter Value W Cut 30 Slot Position Auto VACut 22 5 Speed mm s 800 ie 6 Down position offset in 0 000 t Cut D z Lift up angle 35 V Drag Knife Bj W Creasing Wheel ma Overcut Compensation Mode Off V Kiss Cutting Knife me Overcut co
177. s The tool depth for a creasing wheel is very material dependent it can even be job dependent So no quick tool change procedure is recommended unless exactly the same material is used with the same creasing tool then a quick depth test can be sometimes sufficient 2 12 7 Quick toolchange for the miller Since it is recommended to clean the bit and collet each time before the miller is mounted there cannot be a quick tool change procedure So follow each time the calibration procedure as described in section 2 11 1 1 Setting up Tools 2 38 F Series User s Manual 2 13 Quick depth adjust If the knife depth has to be adjusted just a little bit e g compensation for wear on the knife then the knife depth can be changed quickly 2 13 1 General quick depth adjust Modules 1 Click on modules sy then select the module of which the knife depth has to be adjusted The chosen module has a blue rectangle around it and at the right side the buttons LUFT TTT TTT for changing depth are visible Dimm 0 1 2 Click on to set the knife depth 0 1 mm deeper or click on to set the knife depth 0 1 mm less deep The button can be used to check the depth NOTE The knife depth can only be altered 0 2mm with this procedure If a larger change is needed then the complete knife depth procedure has to be followed 2 13 2 Quick depth check adjust during a job The knife depth cannot be adjusted during a job However if a series of act
178. s also so that the objects that are near to one another are cut after one another These are the buttons that control the sorting itself It can start keset _ sor the sorting cancel or reset the sorting If OK is clicked then the caca objects are resaved in the job the way they have just been sorted smuto e I p i E i This can be used to show on screen the order in which the objects will be cut The slider can be used to raise or lower the speed at which the preview is shown NOTE A recommended workflow for sorting is as follows First select only the marks if it is a contour cut job and order them so the cut path is the shortest usually with the option nearest object and start from bottom right except for Then select only objects that are cut with the same tool in the same layer Go to the sort windows and choose first to sort the objects with as option nearest object and optimize origin preferred bottom right and then sort them again with one of the general sorting options usually an option similar to U Each time a sorting is done click on OK Then make sure the option sort before output is not checked NOTE After each sorting check the path length value bottom left in sorting window If this value increases then a wrong sorting method has been chosen then either cancel the sorting or sort another way There is no specific sorting option that is always the best way to optimize the order of the objects it
179. s any buttons on the remote while the LED is still flashing Press simultaneously the shift and origin test button to set the media size press first the shift key The head will move so that the pointer is set over the upper left corner of the media The size can now be changed by pressing on the arrow keys Push the enter button to set the size While the size is set the right size LED is flashing If enter is pressed then this LED will still flash for a while This can take quite a long time if the media width was changed a lot The machine has to reposition the vacuum selector Do not press any buttons on the remote while the LED is still flashing Axis Control 4 10 F Series User s Manual 4 2 4 Setting tool knife up and down position with remote Setting the up and down position of the tool knife is best done with the remote To set the up and down position follow procedure below 1 Move the origin above loaded media 2 Press the module button If there is more than one module with a tool mounted on the machine then the module to calibrate can be selected by pressing several times the module button The module that is selected to calibrate is indicated with the LEDs at the bottom of the remote M1 M2 or M3 3 Set first the up position Do this by pressing the up button and lowering the tool knife with the arrow buttons Once the correct height is set press the enter button ATTENTION The up position is for safety reaso
180. s prepared for importing into SummaFlex After Import Fit working area to objects with folowing margin offsets Left 200 mm Right 2 00 mm Tom 2 00 mm Jottom 200 mm Fix object size Fix object size for output J Separate layers by name Search f replace jog marks Above After Import settings are set at their recommended value Fit working area to objects When this box is checked then the working area is set at the bounding box of the objects plus a certain margin here set at 2mm all around SummaFlex uses the size of the working area for its calculations when preparing the output Fix object size When this box is checked then the size of the objects can t be unintentionally changed by the user If an object has a fixed size then its selection handles are red instead of black Fix object size for output When this box is checked then SummaFlex does not change the size of the objects when it is cut out The place and the rotation will be compensated but not the size itself This is again made visible with red selection handles Separate layers by name This option should be checked to facilitate the workflow This makes sure that the registration marks are immediately recognized by SummafFlex and it also makes sure that the correct tool is assigned to each object if it was defined earlier Search replace jog marks If this box is checked then SummaFlex sees every circle as a registration mark So keep it unchecked if
181. s recommended to remove the module when not used The height of the drag head can be changed manually However for 99 of the cut jobs with the drag head the height will not have to be changed The height of the drag head needs to be changed only if it is used for writing on thick materials To change the height of the drag head do following Fasten the 4 screws again el repeat procedure Machine components Remove the drag head module from the flatbed At the back of the module loosen the 4 screws that are in the 4 slots Move the head to the desired height Put the module back on the flatbed and check if the new height is correct if not F Series User s Manual 1 2 3 3 Tangential module The tangential module offers a vertical force of 12 kg and corresponds to a wide range of matching tools Each tool has a barcode ID that ensures automatic recognition and separate parameter Settings For each application a corresponding tool can be installed on the tangential module ATTENTION It is recommended to remove the module when not used Currently following tools are available 1 og Wy Kiss cutting tool Cutout tool single double and heavy duty EOT electronic oscillating tool Creasing tool V Cut tool POT pneumatic oscillating tool The flat front knob is to hold the internal shaft steady whilst installing or removing a tool This is explained in detail in the next section Machine compone
182. sets automatically the media size and origin The maximum area is reduced by 80mm 40 mm at each border ATTENTION When de knife depth of a V cut tool is set then the knife moves straight down This means that there may be no material underneath the knife when the down position is set So make sure that the loaded media for calibrating is at least 60 to 700 mm to the left of the origin origin when cutting without V Cut tool Modules 7 Click on ey If Axis Control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 the light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 UP DOWN Position s sll Up position 47 00 mm HI Down position 51 67 mm Down position offset X 0 00 mm Down position offset CY 0 00 mm BP velocity 800 mm s pmm ns _ lt in i l FIG 2 38 UP DOWN PARAMETERS V CUT Setting up Tools 2 23 F Series User s Manual 8 The first parameter to calibrate is the up position To calibrate the up position click on Up position in Axis Control or press on Up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the knife is about 4 5 mm above the material Then press apply on computer or
183. sign gt Round corner Shift Ctrl R When choosing the radius be sure that this is a bit larger than the radius of the routing bit View Tools Plug ins Settings Rotate Axis A ay Rotate Axis with Page Shift A Horiz Mirror Vert Mirror Delete Duplicate were Sy Close C wour Shift S Open Contour Shift 0 Reduce Nodes Weed Border E FIG 3 56 ROUNDING CORNERS Cutting SummaFlex 3 53 F Series User s Manual 3 6 4 2 Calculating a hatch or island fill An island or hatch fill is when an object is filled and then milled this can be used to emboss objects or text or to create a hole for an inlay 1 Select the objects which have to be filled Then go to Tools gt Milling Hatching or type f riser kAd araa J gn View Too Plug ins Settings Window Help me ee i E Contour Line K f 218 78 Phot CUT ive Insert Program lit P aram List 401 Set Print Marks S Set Jog Marks Shift J Search replace Jog Marks Search replace Jog Marks with sel size a Measure M Fa Ay Optimize Material Nesting i Start Tool Paths Milling Hatching oy Outline 0 FIG 3 57 CALCULATING FILLING AREA 2 A window with the routing options is shown Choose first the filling type hatch or island Figure below shows the difference between an island fill and a hatch fill The routing paths are shown as a yellow line in the objects FIG 3 58 FIG 3 59 ROUTING
184. signed with objects in a layer which has the same name as the tool name in SummaFlex and which is correctly exported then SummafFlex will automatically assign the correct tool to the object If it is not possible to use layers to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to differentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummaFlex 3 3 2 Setting up layers and tools in SummaFlex PRO Setting up the layers and tool properties is completely the same as with SummafFlex so refer to section 3 2 2 for detailed explanation The only difference with the PRO version is the possibility to work with registration marks They are also on a special layer Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM meen Output Parameters a Parameter Value Information _ m Regmark X am a Mode Tool lt Default v Color Properties Locked Not visible FIG 3 20 LAYER FOR REGISTRATION MARKS Cutting SummaFlex 3 19 F Series User s Manual The Regmark layer has no settings It is a special layer used for registration marks ATTENTION All registration marks should be in the regmark layer If they are not then recognizing them as registration mark is more complicated for SummafFlex Pro ATTENTION All registration marks must be defined as circles Recommended registration mark size is 5mm The size of the registrat
185. so remove the front cover two screws and lift out the front panel 5 1 2 9 Filling up oil supply on machines with a POT Check oil level monthly If the level is below half full then add oil Maintenance 5 5 E SERIES 6 Consumables 6 1 Cutter accessories and consumables The following accessories and consumables are available for the F series Pro Flatbed 6 1 1 General accessories and consumables Manual and driver DVD MD9070 Media flanges set of 2 391 510 Hex screwdriver 4mm Hex screwdriver 2 5mm Tool wrench co USB cable 3m USB extension cable 0 5m 500 9096 Consumables 6 1 F Series 6 1 2 Drag module Standard drag knife holder for drag head Standard drag knife 36 set of 5 up to 0 25mm cutting depth Drag knife 60 up to 0 6 mm cutting depth Drag knife holder for sandblast knife Drag knife 55 set of 5 up to 0 8mm cutting depth Plotter pen set of 4 Consumables 391 332 391 360 MPO6BK User s Manual F Series User s Manual 6 1 3 Kiss cutting tool Kiss cutting tool holder 500 9311 Knife holder kiss cutting tool 500 3318 Standard tangential knife 36 set of 5 390 534 up to 0 25mm cutting depth Tangential knife 60 up to 1 2 mm cutting depth 390 550 Double sided tangential knife up to 0 25mm cutting depth Insertion tool for knives kiss cutting tool a Tangential knife 45 up to 1 mm cutting depth 390 560 Nose piece
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188. sssssscsessssssssssssscsecsecasesssscssees 3 40 3 44 Turn sheet on table Mirror in Y direction uu eesessesesessesscsesscsesscsesscsesscsssesssseessseessseeseees 3 41 sA 216 fd o1 a1 aie 2 rreran ter Ner een retmE cen TserereenTE vent Tne MMNPers restenn rane ttene terrier Serre rertes tener athe 3 42 3 46 Result usage segment helper sessessssserssserssssersssserssssersssserosssesssserossserossserossserossserosseronsseressss 3 42 3 47 Dynamic routing left side normal view right side countour VIEW sssessssessseesssee 3 48 S243 Layer SetU OTET sinnon n T A a N 3 49 3 49 Layer setup miler MUNDAS Sirenian a Na 3 50 3 50 GINS OWI MIN enaena E E E R 3 51 3 01 Conventional UP mill G sn asss ccnsicinccnnsuenisinnannsainmananaaneaiannies 3 51 3 52 Calculating routing patissen TOROA 3 52 Table of Contents VIII F Series User s Manual 3 59 FAOUTING PAA OPUON S ressar aa A 3 52 3 54 Inside routing path calculated sessesessersssserssssesssserssssersssseronssersssseessseronsserossserossserossserssss 3 53 S SG ROUNAING COE S apota a eadisee alse ioa eal ie eee ae 3 53 B 57 Calculating HN AlE Tarara E planaaneurdeentan 3 54 2 56 ROUNO DAN NACA Mii aein E 3 54 2999 ROUMO DAIISlanNd Missiona E E T miata 3 54 3 60 AMINO ODUON S sunscs maa E a 3 55 3261 FNO ODJECtIS IMODE iSu E ETENA 3 56 3 62 TextWwith rectangle around IN sssicestesesieshcttesestlendet aa e eesti au densies 3 56 3 63 Text without rectangle around
189. sssssseeessssssseeessssssecrssssseceessssssseeeossssses 1 26 1 4 7 Pneumatic oscillating TOO esessessesssessssecsssecsecssssssecsssessecsssessessssecsssssscesessseees 1 27 AI Gene hall sonata ranresanasaan E aa ee 1 27 1 4 7 2 Replacing a knife IM TNE POT weesccssceccssuscussactsscesdvaseducortevontduaewbvnsavereadsoececteetoaress 1 27 Table of Contents I F Series User s Manual 2 Setting up modules tO0O0lS sccccssssssssoocccsesssssococcccsssssscooccesesssssssossesssssss 2 1 21 MATEO GUIS ENON aee a a a a a 2 1 2 1 1 General remarks on calibration of the tools sesssesssssseeessssscesssseerssssseessssseersssses 2 1 21 2 Toolsin ACCESSONY DOX srscisscseasccpsesscvacivstesssestesiettasssavaseonspaanietasrassnatanneasenannaienes 2 2 2 2 Installing REMOVING a MOUIEC ccccccssscssssccccccccsssssssscssssssssssccsscccssssees 2 4 area Wool Mmm a2 La 6 A 66 W eee eee eene mere rmreneeeeceeenre E 2 4 2 2 1 2 REMOVING a module Qu sessesssessssscssssssecssssssesssssssecssssssessssecsessssecsssessecsssssseessees 2 4 22AN ROUT O10 6 our mene renter anon en ncmrer tmnt tack ten ttre en rar terer nen re ttre 2 4 2 3 Calibration Of the drag MOCUIE ccccccccssssssssscsccsssssssssssssssssssssssccsccsssssees 2 5 23 1 Calibration ON UNC POC Wl cestes testcesst enact nctertene accel ancunensaaiana areal 2 5 2B Gara n Ore KIC eaan a EAT ETENE 2 6 2 4 Calibration of the kiss cutting knife
190. t screwdriver to pry between the knife and the knife holder in the groove FIG 1 15 REMOVE KISS CUTTING KNIFE Machine components 1 20 F Series User s Manual 1 4 2 3 Installing a knife from kiss cutting tool 1 Insert the standard knife blade into the knife holder Make sure the knife blade is firmly fixed in the holder The knife is inserted correctly if it cannot be removed manually from the knife holder The installation tool can be used to apply enough pressure on the knife to secure it FIG 1 16 BLADE ASSEMBLY KISS CUTTING TOOL 2 Gently insert the knife holder into the tool shaft Hold the nose piece in place with one hand and with the other hand turn the knife holder counterclockwise until the alignment pin fits into the small notch of the tool shaft Now turn the knife holder clockwise until its thread takes hold inside the tool shaft 3 Holding the nose piece in place with one hand adjust the knife depth with the other hand by turning the knife holder clockwise until the knife tip is just visible from under the nose piece FIG 1 17 KNIFE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KISS CUTTING TOOL NOTE For most vinyl cutting operations the knife blade tip will be barely visible at the bottom of the knife tool If the knife blade tip is clearly visible then the knife depth must be readjusted ATTENTION To benefit fully from the advantages of the tangential knife the amount the knife extends is very important The knife pressure ma
191. the color is chosen then click on the Output button Layer Settings SUMMA F SERIES CAM x Layer Settings SUMMA F SERIES CAM V Regma Output Parameters Color Veen i Parameter Value Veen Ef Base E4 drag kniff V drag kni To V Creasind W Creasind ar V Kiss Cul V Kiss Cul Y 39 MCa 4 VeCut 44 K 29 VeCut 30 Myt Cut 3d 4 os VM Cut 29 VM Cut 29 R 80 VMCut 14 VeCut 14 2 VMCut off VMCut off G 200 VY Cut Out W Cut Out B 100 Information Color 87 7 _ Spot color Sat 125 Mode Tool z lt Default v Material name Bright 132 Color No ats Properties Properties _ Locked _ Locked rayer Cancel cancel E Not visible Not visible FIG 3 5 SETTING UP COLOR FRO NEW LAYER Then click on Layer insert The new layer will be inserted just above the current selected layer If the order has to be different then the order can always be changed afterwards V Regmarfl Output Parameters Layer Settings SUMMA F SERIES CAM VPen E V drag kni Creasing V Kiss Cuff VMCut 44 VMCut 3d VMCut 2g Cut 14 euog Cut Out Parameter Value V Oscillatid Information Mode Tool l lt Default Color Properties l Locked 2 Save palette FIG 3 6 INSERT LAYER Not visible Then fill in the box underneath Information choose the c
192. the recommended settings for file import export are used layer with correct names DXF HPGL Import a Close objects Vi 2 Close tolerance 040 mm ma o All layers Deselect A ar Combine objects of the same Me layer Above After Import settings are for DXF and HPGL import only There is the option to close objects automatically This can be set on or off The minimum gap can be set and also the layers on which the objects have to be closed can also bet set There is also the option to combine all objects per layer or not All these pre set properties can be changed later if necessary Cutting SummaFlex 3 22 F Series User s Manual PDF Integrate JOB file into PDF file on Export 4 Mo page selection on Import The most Import pdf setting is the option to suppress the select page dialogue box while importing pdf files The other option is to embed job info when exporting to a pdf file Extra settings can be set if the OptiSCOUT button is clicked on 4 Create new job and close active job Atter Drag n Drop rotate objects using an angle of Load palette C Program Files SummatsummaF lex ProiPaloptis cout pal J Get jog marks from layer Regmark Regmarks Register Reg Combine objects of the same layer Group all objects Create new job If this box is checked then the import command works as if it would be an open command And close active job If this box is checked then the active
193. the tool Summa Axis Control Eam Please select module to run test 3 Or Click on to leave the origin unchanged Machine components 1 17 F Series User s Manual 4 To change the size width and length click on the iis button The width and length of the loaded media can be changed by either filling in a value or moving the carriage with the arrow keys e To change the size by filling in the values change the values under length and width Update then click on the values if necessary button The carriage then moves to the new size change e Click on to change the size with keyboard or use the keys on the remote the carriage will move accordingly The red light on the carriage makes the maximum x and y position visible on the table itself Click on Camera then the camera is moved over the maximum x and y position so the size can i Pointer be seen on screen If is clicked on then the pointer red light is set again over the maximum x and y position NOTE Try and define the size in the y direction as close as possible to the edge of the loaded media This is necessary for creating an optimal vacuum Camera input Working area Move Length Width 1o00 2 1400 _ ia Origin X Origin Y s lo VA 50 WA m Camera I Y CD EE FIG 1 10 OPTIONS SETTING SIZE 5 Click on A to confirm the chosen size or Click on to leave the siz
194. then click on Click on the picture of the drag head module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 First change the type of tool if necessary The button of the current selected tool is grayed out and the parameters of this tool are shown Set speed and pressure I ool installation Na Pressure PS eji N Knife offset 0 43 mm A Velocity 800 mm s FIG 2 9 PARAMETERS DRAG KNIFE mm E FIG 2 10 TEST PATTERN DRAG KNIFE 2 and necessary The knife pressure is set correctly when the test pattern cuts completely through the vinyl the vinyl is removed and the blade tip visibly scratched the front side of the media backing The blade should never cut through the backing just slightly scratch the silicon coating and the first few fibers of the backing material Result of test pattern when offset is set correct Result of test pattern when offset is too low Result of test pattern when offset is too high 3 To change the value of a parameter click on it Use up and down arrow to change the parameter value In case of setting velocity choose value in dropdownbox 4 Then press unchanged to leave the parameters Setting up Tools 2 6 F Series User s Manual
195. then the size of the new created routing path cannot be altered any more 15 Fixed size for output If this is checked then the size of the new created routing path will not be changed when doing print and cut Cutting SummaFlex 3 55 F Series User s Manual 3 6 4 3 Embossing text or objects When SummafFlex does a fill of object land there is a closed object 2 in this fill then this object 2 will not be filled However is there is another object 3 in objects 2 then this object will be filled This goes on for all objects inside Below is a picture showing 4 objects into one another and how SummeafFlex will fill them In the example below the fill was island fill and the overlap was set greater than the router bit size in order to show more clearly what happens These are not settings that will be used in production only settings to clarify how the filling works FIG 3 61 FILLING OBJECTS IN OBJECTS So when text needs to be embossed then just put a rectangle around it In the sample below the fill was set to hatch fill and the overlap was set greater than the router bit size in order to show more clearly what happens see remark above The difference can be seen when text has a rectangle around it or no rectangle around it 4 IE B p ss ee y M iB OS Wf S AETLI m FIG 3 62 FIG 3 63 TEXT WITH RECTANGLE AROUND IT TEXT WITHOUT RECTANGLE AROUND IT Cutting SummaFlex 3 56 F Series User
196. this value Should it be necessary then click on up remote or up position Axis Control Then press on the up arrow to adjust Do not forget to confirm the new setting 7 After this the knife parameters have to be set This can t be done with the remote Click in Axis Control on the parameter that needs to be checked or set Then click on test Check the pattern that was cut out In Axis Control a window opens with a drawing of the pattern that was cut out Click in this window on the place where the correct pattern was cut out It is possible that the test has to be done more than once if the setting of the parameter was way off Tool installation 4 origin y Lateral 6 1000 1000 4 Longitudinal 0 N plage compensation 0 0 mm FIG 2 14 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS KISS CUTTING TOOL ATTENTION Failing to set the knife parameters correctly will result in poor cut quality and shorter life time of the blades Setting up Tools 2 8 F Series User s Manual Setting the origin parameter 180 120 60 0 60 120 180 FIG 2 15 TEST PATTERN KISS CUTTING TOOL ORIGIN PARAMETER Rectangle 1 and 2 should weed out smoothly without stick
197. ting depth max depth per pass and depth of last pass If the last pass is used as cleaning pass then this parameter has a lower value then the maximum depth per pass 8 Lift up angle This is the maximum angle the cutter will cut without lifting the knife If the angle between two consecutive vectors is larger than the set value then the cutter will lift the knife turn it put it down again and then cut further If this value is raised then the speed at which the job is cut might be higher but the quality will be lower 9 Overcut Compensation Mode Cutout knives are often used for cutting thick materials This means that a relative large natural overcut is formed at the top of the material If the cutout knife is a single edge one then this can be compensated by cutting the vector in two and making sure that the machine cuts away from the start and stop point of each vector There are 4 settings for this parameter a Off switch off overcut compensation mode b All corners this means overcut is Compensated in each corner where the knife is lifted where corner is larger than lift up angle c Clockwise This means that the compensation will only be done for inner corners of closed paths with clockwise orientation d Counterclockwise This means that the compensation will only be done for inner corners of closed paths with counterclockwise orientation gt For cw compensation choose cw orientation of the most inner path and then
198. ting tool for tangential module ssssessseesssseesssseessseeesssseessseesssseessssersssss 1 20 laat KSS CINO TOO nesin a a 1 20 1 4 2 2 Removing a knife from kiss cutting tool e sssssessssserssssseeessssseresssseesssseeee 1 20 1 4 2 3 Installing a knife from kiss cutting tOol esssessssseeessssseessssseeessssseesssseressssseee 1 21 1 4 3 Cutout tool for tangential module 2 0 ssssssssssssssssssssesssesssscsssosssessearsesseorssees 1 22 t l TYPCS Ol CUIOUL 1001S wcxintetcat saul nein stati eal 1 22 1 4 3 2 Removing a knife from the Cutout tool ssessessssesseeseesssessesseseesee 1 22 1 4 3 3 Installing a knife in the CUTOUT TOO sessessssssseessssseeessssseosssseeesssseeeesssseeeonsses 1 22 1 4 4 Electronic oscillating tool EOT for tangential MOCUIE esses 1 23 je er UM EOT erena cee rteerec tern rt ET rereree vente renter rrr teteeren artctee amma etre tevin 1 23 1 4 4 2 Removing a knife from the EOT ses sessssessssssseresssseeessseeresssseresssseerosssseressseeee 1 23 1 4 4 3 Installing a Knife in the EOT wu sssssssssessesscsscssssessessssscsscsesssessessseseeses 1 24 1 4 5 Creasing tools for tangential module ssssssssesssssssseeesssssseeessssssseresssssscersssssssesssss 1 25 1 4 6 V Cut tools for tangential MOCUIe 0 essssessessessesscsessessessesscsessssesseesssseseesees 1 26 14621 TYPES Ol Ve GUL TOOS o anna ton emencniaae 1 26 1 4 6 1 Installing knives in the V CUut tools s
199. to continue A Warnina 21 07 7014 9 57 19 Calibratina slot 3 to the camera failed lt w FIG 4 7 EVENT MENU 4 1 8 Reboot This button is for restarting the machine completely It is a warm restart The flatbed goes through its entire initialization procedure that is normally run when the machine is switched off and back on again This reboot does not reboot the camera in the flatbed Axis Control 4 5 F Series User s Manual 4 1 9 Color Axis Control icon The color of the icon of Axis Control in the taskbar or tray menu can differ The normal color is white When the icon is yellow then this means that the flatbed is busy resetting cutting a test pattern waiting for a response from the user When the icon color is red then this means that Axis Control has no connection with the flatbed cutter 4 1 10 Axis Control options when table is busy cutting jobs from SummaFlex When a job is started from Summaflex then the safety poles become active a and the view of Axis control changes There are now two main buttons Click on this button to stop the current job The table will finish the vectors loaded in the buffer and reset the origin The computer will send the rest of the job but the table will not cut it out Click on this button to pause the current job The table will finish the vectors loaded in the buffer pause and show two new buttons Pause Click on this button to resume the job The table w
200. toolholder makes the calibration of the tool easier after a first calibration The depth setting is dependent of the thickness of the coversheet of the media If the loaded media has a totally different coversheet then the media used with the previous calibration of the V Cut tool then the knife depth has to set as described in section 2 8 from step 11 on however do not forget to check up position first Change Tool 1 Mount the tool in the module use Axis control will give a warning that the knife depth has to be checked Modules 2 Click on modules p to set check depth First check the value for the down position and the up position Subtract them from one another the result should be at least 3 to 4 mm bigger than the thickness of the loaded media If not then the up position has to be recalibrated If the result is higher than 5mm then it is advised to recalibrate the up position otherwise too much time will be lost during the job Setting up Tools 2 37 F Series User s Manual WARNING Be careful when doing a depth test with the V Cut knife If the knife depth test is done during the setting of the down parameter then the knife is set in the down position between tests Therefore the knife must be positioned next to the media before the test button is pushed while setting changing the down parameter 3 Click on the down position parameter First click on the right arrow until the knifetip is not above the
201. tware Types of remotes To check the type of remote remove the battery pack and check the label inside Beem a RVL 003 is A EREET FIG 4 8 TYPE REMOTE Type 1 Remote Controller RVL 003 Type 2 Remote Controller RVL 036 version LMB RVL WR Z C2 Type 3 Remote Controller RVL 036 version LMB RVL WR Z C4 Axis Control 4 7 F Series User s Manual 4 2 1 1 Procedure with BlueSoleil dongle Start the BlueSoleil software And select the remote Then right click on the mouse icon BlueS leil z o bs _ BlueSoleil com Connect Status Properties FIG 4 9 START BLUESOLEIL For type 1 and type 2 remote s press simultaneously button 1 and button 2 Check if the LED s are blinking then click on Connect For type 3 remotes press simultaneously button 1 and button 2 Check if the LED s are blinking wait for the LED s to stop blinking then click on Connect immediately if the pause in between is too long then the connection will not be established The connection is OK if a line between the big yellow button and the remote with a moving red dot will be visible for at least 10 seconds O ATTENTION On some computers it is necessary to use the sync button at the back of the remote instead of the 1 amp 2 button at the front Axis Control 4 8 F Series User s Manual 4 2 1 2 Procedure with Toshiba dongle Start the Toshiba software And select Nintendo Then right click and select connect
202. ue Check for the straightest line and select the according one in the popup window The extended cut out test goes from 180 over 0 to 180 The values may differ depending on the firmware revision However the procedure is the same Just click on the most correct line Note With some materials it is necessary to use a magnifying glass to check the start of the line The start will then look something like the picture on the right Setting up Tools 2 9 F Series User s Manual Setting the lateral parameter FIG 2 17 TEST PATTERN KISS CUTTING TOOL LATERAL PARAMETER The squares should all be equal size and cut out on the same height Check which pattern comes closest to the correct pattern and then choose this one in Axis Control The values in the figure above are not cut out they are indicative so the user can adjust the value manually should it be clear that the correct pattern is probably just in between two cut out patterns ATTENTION If it is impossible to set the lateral parameter so that the correct pattern is cut out then this means that the origin is still not set correct If so change origin first before adjusting lateral parameter again The combination origin lateral parameter can also be checked in the test pattern of the origin test If pattern 1 weeds out without it catching in the middle then both origin and lateral parameter are set correct Setting the longitudinal parameter FIG 2 18 TEST PA
203. ues are used to make sure that the different tools have the same origin in case more than one tool is necessary for a job Only when there is doubt in accuracy about the difference in origin between the different module positions it is necessary to calibrate the camera unit ATTENTION The calibration of the camera has to be done for slot 3 if the router module option is mounted on the machine See section 2 11 1 2 The calibration has to be done with vinyl with a high contrast between vinyl color and backing color black vinyl with white backing preferred If the tangential module is calibrated then it is recommended to use the kiss cutting tool This calibration can t be done with the remote 1 Load black vinyl install module and tool Modules 2 Click on and click on the picture of the camera unit in the window 3 Click on the slot that holds the module that needs to be calibrated The machine will cut out a large square and a small square ation F Camera LED Auto fah camera LED PWM 250 Calibration FIG 2 50 CALIBRATION DISTANCE MODULE ORIGIN CAMERA 4 Carefully weed the large square making sure that the small middle square does not move Click on OK or hit the enter key The flatbed will now measure the position of the little square and calibrate automatically ATTENTION The calibration of the camera for contour cutting is done in the program SummafFlex PRO itself It cannot be done i
204. ut a knife in the EOT because this could seriously damage the knife holder shaft Then carefully take out the knife Machine components 1 23 F Series User s Manual 1 4 4 3 Installing a knife in the EOT Check if the gliding disk is removed and if the setscrew that clamps the knife is completely removed If not then do so Picture below shows is when the gliding disk is removed The setscrew is also removed and the knife holder shaft is slightly sticking out at the left side FIG 1 22 KNIFE HOLDER SHAFT SETSCREW REMOVED FROM EOT Take the knife and gently slide it in the tool FIG 1 23 KNIFE IN EOT Check if the knife is completely pushed down Look in the threaded hole and check if the knife is completely pushed in down Then secure the knife with the setscrew ATTENTION Fasten the setscrew carefully make sure it fastens the knife Only if the knife is deep enough secure the setscrew If the setscrew is fastened without a knife then the knife holder will be damaged and it will be impossible to put in a knife correctly Never fasten the setscrew when no knife is inserted It is advised to replace the setscrew from time to time Machine components 1 24 F Series User s Manual 1 4 5 Creasing tools for tangential module FIG 1 24 CREASING TOOLS The creasing tools are available in different sizes and shapes to easily create folds into cardstock cardboard corrugated cardboard and plastics for boxes or displa
205. w on computer or on remote Otherwise it is not possible to see how deep the knife is set Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife just touches the grey mat A white sheet of paper may be used to see when it just touches The sheet can be put behind the knife for a visual check or under the knife to check physically Then press on Test The flatbed will now cut out two squares Check if the knife is set deep enough If not adjust the down position a bit more Do not forget to click first on Apply before another parameter is chosen to change Otherwise the value is not saved ATTENTION Make sure the down position is not set too deep Otherwise the mat will wear down fast Therefore it is recommended to do following If the correct down position is found then set the down position two steps higher and do the test again If the knife does not cut deep enough then set the down value again to what is was If it still cuts complete through the material then this means that the down position was set too low and needs to be changed 6 After this the knife parameters have to be set This can t be done with the remote Click in Axis Control on the parameter that needs to be checked or set Then click on Test Check the pattern that was cut out In Axis Control a window opens with a drawing of the pattern that was cut out Click in this window on the place where the correct pattern was cut out The test will dif
206. w the selected objects before sorting or not E Connectclose objects with OK in the upper right part of the window W View selection Sinale selection There is the option to choose all layers to sort together or to sort layer per layer It is recommended to make the selection before the sorting window is open and make sure that all object that are cut with the same tool are selected then sort them all together whether they are on one layer or not Al layers D Selected layer This is the maximum distance in either x or Y direction the objects meas fay be before it is selected in the sorting algorithm Main Direction in This gives the user the choice in which direction the program has to sort Several can be tried out to check which one has the shortest path 4 il length The shorter the path length the faster the job is cut ul Ul View complete path The path length is the distance the tool has to travel in up a position to complete the objects that are currently selected This is a clear indication of the time it will take to complete the job Cutting SummaFlex 3 33 F Series User s Manual V Nearest object These options are usually used together as shown in the figure V Optimize origin of closed objects This sorting changes the origin point of closed objects so that Start from bottom right there are as close as possible to the origin point of the nearest object It sort
207. wn parameters V CuUt ss vesiecccvssceceivesdscecesoucsxecshanseeisvesvasceteveedatatlusositaceleesteaveesassecaacelcevests 2 23 2 39 Test pattern knife depth test V Cutu cc esesesssssssssscsesscssssessessessssssesssesssssseeseeesseaeeseees 2 24 2 40 Setting knife parameters V CUt uu ssssssssssssssscsssssssssecsecssssssssssssessecssssssessscsecsecsseaseassesseees 2 24 2 41 Origin pattern test for V Cut Knife esscsessessesesscsscsesscssssesscsscssssssssssessesssseeaesscsseasensens 2 24 2 42 Lateral pattern test for V CUut Knife ssssssssssscsecsecsesssssssscsscsecsessssscsecsessesessessecsscesees 2 25 2 43 Longitudinal pattern test for V Cut knife uo ssssssssssessesssscsecsecssssssessscsecsesseesssecsesssess 2 25 2 44 Mounino TNS 1 OT gatcctsceviestivestetnntensteutaecesceeee aneurin EAA 2 26 2 45 Setting knife parameters EOT uu ssssssssssssssssscsssssssssscsecsssssssssssssssscssssssssscsecsessssassessscsecsees 2 27 2 46 Onigin pattern testor EO Tencent EE ONENEN T O OEA 2 27 224 F Lateral paternis tor Te Ol actiissdsctadsctocieescavaiadsbenciesiciadicavaiad E OER 2 28 2 48 Longitudinal pattern TEST TOR EO TT issasissssisssnsasivicesssitisnenvinscnssbsnsapasbenesssnssosspelesnentaneseisscassiausencdes 2 28 2 49 Test pattern cutout tool blade compensation parameter es ssssesssserssssersssseessssessss 2 29 2 50 Calibration distance module origin camera sssseesssssseessssscerssssseeessseerssssserssssseersssses 2 30 29 1 MIN
208. x Res 320x288 25 fps 20 ms te UNE Y 1 0 00 mm F Stop if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Cancel DH top process at fest mark Test Pattern Camera Offset Current Pos 10 00 x 0 06 0 00 Pos 10 00 Y 0 05 0 00 Cut mark Measure Check Save Cancel FIG 3 79 CAMERA OFFSET MEASURED NOTE If the calibration has to be redone then choose another position away from the already used positions NOTE The basic setting up and calibration for SummaFlex is now done and it can be used It is recommended to further refine the setup of the program so it fits in the normal used workflow Once this is done a user profile can be made so that as much unnecessary options and settings as possible for the operator are hidden Cutting SummaFlex 3 64 F Series User s Manual 3 2 Configuring camera profile Special combinations of registration mark color media color or media texture might need special camera profiles Such profiles can be made by the user Although it is recommended that those profiles are made by the dealer or Summa There are some profiles already pre installed when SummafFlex is installed They can be found in the directory C Program Files Summa SummaFlex Pro cutter img The procedure to install extra profiles or to change the profile in SummaFlex Pro is described below 1 If the dealer sends new profiles then copy them
209. y not control the knife depth the two rollers of the nose piece should always touch the media thus controlling the knife depth Machine components 1 21 F Series User s Manual 1 4 3 Cutout tool for tangential module Q ATTENTION The Cutout tool can only be used when the flatbed has a protective mat or when the conveyor system is installed 1 4 3 1 Types of cutout tools The cutout tool is for cutting completely through the material There exist three different cutout tools each for its specific applications The Single Edge Cutout Tool is designed for detailed cutting e g on vinyl thin cardboard The Double Edge Cutout Tool ensures minimal wear when cutting tough materials e g magnetic textile and the Heavy Duty Cutout Tool is suitable for thicker materials e g softboard carpet FIG 1 18 SINGLE EDGE CUTOUT TOOL FIG 1 19 DOUBLE EDGE CUTOUT TOOL FIG 1 20 HEAVY DUTY CUTOUT TOOL 1 4 3 2 Removing a knife from the Cutout tool The knife is clamped with a metal piece that is fixed with two screws The single edge and the double edge knife also have a gliding disk for protection To remove the knife from the holder loosen the two screws a turn or two Then carefully take out the knife The gliding disk of the single edge and double edge knife will have to be pushed backwards before the knife can be reached 1 4 3 3 Installing a knife in the Cutout tool To install a knife check first if the m
210. ys It is basically so that creasing wheels with a pronounced rim are for filled material the ones with the more rounded shapes are for materials which have corrugated or honeycomed centers Machine components 1 25 F Series User s Manual 1 4 6 V Cut tools for tangential module 1 4 6 1 Types of V Cut tools The V Cut tools are basically static knives that are placed under an angle By cutting in two directions V groves are cut out This makes it possible to bend fold thicker materials This tool is particularly well suited for honeycomb boards soft foam boards sandwich boards and corrugated cardboards Depending on the folding angle different V shapes are required There are different angles FIG 1 25 V CUT TOOLS 1 4 6 1 Installing knives in the V Cut tools There is a special fixture delivered with the V Cut tools to be able to change the knives quick If this fixture is used for installing the knife then fewer calibrations need to be done when the knife is changed First remove the knife clamp Put the fixture on the tool Lay the knife in its place make sure the knife tip just touches the fixture Put knife clamp back and S secure the two screws firmly no FIG 1 26 INSTALLING KNIVES IN THE V CUT TOOLS Machine components 1 26 F Series User s Manual 1 4 7 Pneumatic oscillating tool 1 4 7 1 General The pneumatic oscillating tool POT powered by compressed air moves the knife up and down with

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