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Contents
Main
Users Manual
For the USA
For Canada
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tool Use and Care
SERVICE
Work Area
RGLES DE SCURIT GNRALES
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
Utilisation et entretien des outils
RPARATION
Aire de travail
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4. Performing Cutting Using a Computer ......................................................... 57
Table of Contents
About the Documentation for This Machine
Documentation Included with the Machine
About the Documentation for This Machine
About the Documentation for This Machine
Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format
About the Documentation for This Machine
Procedures for Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format
To Ensure Safe Use
About and Notices
About the Symbols
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About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
Pour utiliser en toute scurit
Avis sur les avertissements
propos des symboles
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propos des tiquettes colles sur l'appareil
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1-1. Included Items and Accessories
1-2. Names and Functions
Front
1-2. Names and Functions
Rear
Operation Panel
1-3. Installation and Cable Connections
Installation Site and Operating Environment
1-3. Installation and Cable Connections
Connecting the Cables
1-3. Installation and Cable Connections
Front
Rear
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2. Basic Operation
2-1. Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety
2-2. Switching the Power On and Off
Switching On the Power
Turning On the Power
Switching Off the Power
2-3. Moving the Spindle Head
Moving the Spindle Head
2-3. Moving the Spindle Head
Moving the Spindle Head Out of the Way Quickly
Moving to the VIEW Position
2-4. Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation
Using Buttons to Start and Stop Rotation
Adjusting the Spindle Rotating Speed
2-4. Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation
Forced Stop of Spindle Rotation
Making the Setting for Spindle Rotation
2-5. Menu Operations
Displaying the Menus
Basic Menu Operations
2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards
Types of Memory Cards You Can Use
Manufacturer Part number Capacity
Memory-card Writers You Can Use
Manufacturer Part number Operating environment
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2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards
Formatting a Memory Card
Performing Formatting
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3-1. Selecting the Cutter Installation Method
Cutter Types and What They Are Suited For
3-2. Cutter Installation Method 1 (With Nose Unit)
Installing a Character Cutter (With Nose Unit)
2. Nose-unit Installation and Menu Settings
3. Cutter Installation and Alignment
Yes No
Cutting Parameters When Using the Nose Unit
3-3. Cutter Installation Method 2 (No Nose Unit)
Installing a Character Cutter (With No Nose Unit)
Fully tighten the lock nut.
Use the menus to set [AUTO Z CONTROL] to OFF.
Use the menu to set [REVOLUTION] to ON.
Press several times to return to the top screen.
3. Cutter Installation and Alignment
Yes No
3-4. Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper)
Installing a Diamond Scraper
Fully loosen the lock nut.
Use the menus to set [AUTO Z CONTROL] to ON.
Use the menus to set [REVOLUTION] to OFF.
Press several times to return to the top screen.
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Cutting Parameters for the Diamond Scraper
3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill)
3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill)
Installing an End Mill
1. Installing the Collet and End Mill
3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill)
Fully tighten the lock nut.
Use the menus to set [AUTO Z CONTROL] to OFF.
Use the menu to set [REVOLUTION] to ON.
Press several times to return to the top screen.
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3-6. Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting
Loading Material
3-6. Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting
The Loaded Position of the Workpiece
Setting the Reference Point for the Cutting Position
Setting the Home Position
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4-1. Procedures for Performing Cutting Using a Computer
4-2. Setting the Cutting Parameters
Types of Cutting Parameters
Differences in Setting Items Between Programs
4-2. Setting the Cutting Parameters
Making the Settings on the Machine
Spindle Rotating Speed Setting the Spindle Rotating Speed
Feed Rate Setting the Feed Rate
4-2. Setting the Cutting Parameters
Cutting-in Depth and Cut-out Amount Setting the Cutting-in Depth
Setting the Cut-out Amount
4-3. Installation and Overview of the Included Software
Software Included with the Machine
Installation and Setup
System Requirements
4-3. Installation and Overview of the Included Software
Installation and Setup Installation and Setup
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4-4. Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card
Saving Cutting Data
Saving from Dr. Engrave
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Importing and Executing Memory-card Data
Importing and Executing Data
Important Notes When Saving Cutting Data
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5-1. Overview of the Teaching Feature
What Is the Teaching Feature?
Important Notes When Using the Nose Unit
5-2. Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence
Step 1 Decide on the Mode of Operation and the Origin Points
Step 2 Create the Sequence
Example of Sequence Creation
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Step 3 Save the Sequence
Procedure for Saving a Sequence
Step 4 Execute the Sequence
Procedure for Executing a Sequence
5-3. Correcting a Sequence
If You Make a Mistake in Input
Correcting a Previous Step
Inserting a Step
5-3. Correcting a Sequence
Deleting a Step
5-3. Correcting a Sequence
Revising a Saved Sequence
Calling Up and Revising a Sequence
5-4. Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen
Screen Layout and Button Operations
Basic Layout of the Sequence Editing Screen
Main Functions of the Control Buttons
5-4. Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen
Setting a Label
Setting a Label
5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence
Destinations for Saving Sequences
5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence
Backing Up a Sequence
Backing Up from the Built-in Memory to a Memory Card
5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence
Deleting a Sequence
Deleting a Sequence
5-6. Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature
Cutting Positions Used with the Teaching Feature
Optional Origins
Registering an Optional Origin
5-6. Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature
I Level and R Level
Registering the I Level and R Level
5-7. List of Commands
1 MOVE-LIMIT
2 MOVE-ORG
3 MOVE-ZM
4 MOVE-ZI
5 MOVE-3
6 CUT-ZM
7 CUT-ZI
8 CUT-3
9 ARC
10 SP
11 P
12 WAIT
13 WAIT KEY
14 W
15 BREAK
16 JUMP
17 J
18 CALL
19 C
20 RETURN
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5-8. Sample Sequences
Example of a Sequence Using Optional Origins
5-8. Sample Sequences
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6-1. Coordinate Systems and Origin Points
Workpiece Coordinates and Machine Coordinates
The Machine's Workpiece Origin Point
Unit of Measurement for Coordinate Values
6-2 Detailed Description of the Nose Unit
6-3. Menu Flowchart
Power ON
<<From Main menu>>
<<Return to Main menu>>
Main menu
6-3. Menu Flowchart
Label name
TEACHING menu
<<Return to Main menu>>
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6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus
Main Menu
[I/O] Submenu
[OTHERS] Submenu
[SELF] Submenu
Teaching Menu
RUN
DELETE
EDIT
SETTING
[SETTING] Submenu
[RUN] Submenu
RUN
X/Y-axis Origin-point Setting Menu
Z-axis Origin-point Setting Menu
Pause Menu
Copy Menu
Language Menu
Initialize Menu
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7-1. Daily Care
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7-2. Maintenance and Inspection
Spindle Maintenance
7-2. Maintenance and Inspection
Maintenance of the Z-axis Screw
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8-1. Problems with Engraving
The cutting-in depth is not uniform (when using the nose unit).
The cutting-in depth is not uniform (when not using the nose unit).
The cutter leaves tracks at places where cutting-in starts or where lines change direction.
An engraved bottom surface is rough or burring remains.
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8-2. Problems with Operation
The machine does not start.
The power cable is connected, but the power does not come on.
Turning on the power switch makes an error message appear and the machine stops.
No operation occurs when a button is pressed.
8-2. Problems with Operation
Data is sent but there is no operation.
Abnormal cutting is performed.
The machine tries to perform cutting-in at an abnormal depth, and eventually a motor error occurs.
The machine tries to cut with no rotation of the spindle.
8-3. Responding to an Error Message
1. Command Not Recognized
2. Wrong Number of Parameters
3. Bad Parameter
4. I/O Err: Output Request Overlap
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8-3. Responding to an Error Message 20. Verify the Card
21. Data Error
22. Memory Write Error
23. Card Access Error
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9-1. Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters
Sample Settings for Engraving
Tips for Fine-tuning
9-2. The Nose Unit
Considerations for Fluctuations in Workpiece Thickness
Structure of the Nose Unit
9-3. Optional Items
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9-5. List of Supported Commands
RML-1 Commands
* 1 : -(223-1) to +(223-1)
Mode 2
Mode 1
9-5. List of Supported Commands
Mode 1 and mode 2 common commands
Device Control Commands
9-6. Specifications
Main Unit Specifications
EGX-600
EGX-400
Interface Specifications
Parallel Connector
Serial Connector
Expansion Connector 1
Compatible plug
Expansion Connector 2
Example of Connection to External Equipment
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