Roland EGX-350 4-2 Mounting a Workpiece

Chapter 4 Engraving

4-2 Mounting a Workpiece

WARNING Never inadvertently touch the computer or handy panel while performing this

task.

Unintended operation of the machine may result in injury.

CAUTION Caution: cutting tool.

The cutting tool is sharp. To avoid injury, exercise caution.

When Using an Adhesive Sheet

Affix the adhesive sheet to the

workpiece table, then place the

workpiece on the adhesive sheet and

press down on it from above to secure

it in place.

On this machine, you can also use optionally available items to secure the workpiece in place: a center vise (ZV-23C)

or a vacuum table (ZV-23A). For detailed information about these optional items, contact your authorized Roland DG

Corp. dealer.

Workpiece Workpiece table

Adhensive sheet

Contents

Main USER'S MANUAL For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT For Canada CLASS A NOTICE CLASSE A AVIS Contents Page Page To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. CAUTION Page Danger of pinching, entanglement, and burns. Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Top Rear Front/Inside Pour utiliser en toute scurit propos des symboles Avis sur les avertissements Lutilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures Le poids de cet appareil est de 34 kg (75 lb.) Les dbris de coupe peuvent s enflammer ou prsenter un risque pour la sant. Risque de dcharge ou de choc lectrique, dlectrocution ou dincendie Remarques importantes propos du cble d'alimentation, de la fiche et de la prise lectrique Pour utiliser en toute scurit Vignettes d'avertissement Haut Arrire Avant/intrieur Important Notes on Handling and Use About the Documentation for This Machine Documentation Included with the Machine Page Page 1-1 Machine Highlights Features Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-2 Part Names and Functions Front and Interior 1-2 Part Names and Functions Chapter 1 Getting Started Side Right side Left side Page Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2-1 Checking the Included Items 2-2 Installation About Emplacement and Installation WARNING Installation Environment WARNING Installation Space Height of Installation Unpacking WARNING Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2-3 Cable Connections Connecting the Handy Panel Connecting the Power Cord WARNING Connecting a Computer Via a Communication Cable USB cable Serial cable 2-4 Selecting the Language Selecting the Language Used for Text on the Display Screen Page 2-5 Before Starting Operations Spindle Run-in (Warm-up) Page Page 3-1 Types of Emergency Stops to Ensure Safety How to Perform an Emergency Stop To Cancel an Emergency Stop OFF Page 3-2 Starting and Quitting How to Start the Machine Shutdown OFF MENU Button Enter/Pause button Spindle button 3-3 Using the Handy Panel Dial Display screen 3-4 Moving the Cutter Terms Indicating the Cutter Position Viewing the Cutter Position 3-4 Moving the Cutter Manual Movement -X -Y +Z -Z +X +Y +Y -Y Moving to a Specific Position Automatically Page 3-5 Spindle Operation Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Adjusting the Spindle Speed 3-6 Pausing and Stopping Cutting Pausing and Resuming Cutting 3-6 Pausing and Stopping Cutting Other operations possible while paused Starting or stopping spindle rotation Stopping Cutting While cutting is in progress, press . Page 4-1 Flow of Engraving Operations 4-1 Flow of Engraving Operations 5. Performing Engravings Setting the XY Origin Point Cutter Installation and Basic Engraving Settings 4-2 Mounting a Workpiece 4-3 Selection of the Cutter (Usage Examples) Cutter With nose unit No nose unit 4-4 Cutter Installation Method 1 (With Nose Unit) Installing a Character Cutter (With Nose Unit) Install the cutter holder, solid collet, and nose unit. Install the nose unit. Page Install the cutter and make the setting for the cutting-in depth. Secure the cutter in place. Make the setting for the cutting-in depth. desired cutting-in depth. the retaining screw. Important Notes When Using the Nose Unit Amount of Height Displacement That Can Be Tracked Limitations on Cutting 4-5 Cutter Installation Method 2 (No Nose Unit) Installing a Character Cutter (With No Nose Unit) Install the cutter holder and solid collet. 4-5 Cutter Installation Method 2 (No Nose Unit) Set the lock lever at the position. Install the cutter and set the Z-axis origin point. 4-5 Cutter Installation Method 2 (No Nose Unit) Secure the cutter in place. Press . Use and to select [Z0]. Page 4-6 Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper) Installing a Diamond Scraper Install the cutter holder and solid collet. 4-6 Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper) Set the lock lever at the or posi- tion. Install the diamond scraper and determine the amount of extension. 4-6 Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper) Secure the diamond scraper in place. 4-7 Cutter Installation Method 4 (End mill) Installing a End Mill Install the end mill. Insert the end mill into the end-mill collet. Page Page Page 4-8 Setting the XY Origin Point Setting the XY Origin Point (Home Position) 4-9 Performing Engraving Performing Engraving Adjusting the Cutter Feed Rate During Engraving (Override) Executing Repeated Cutting Page 5-1 Attaching the Vacuum Adapter for Chip Cleaning WARNING Before Using the Vacuum Adapter, Be Sure to Verify the Following Points 5-1 Attaching the Vacuum Adapter for Chip Cleaning 5-2 The Position of the Lock Lev er Setting Position of the Lock Lever 5-3 Surface Leveling of the Workpiece Table . Page Page Page Page 5-5 Description of Menu Items Main Menu I/O Menu (Submenu) Others Menu (Submenu) Adjustment Menu (Submenu) Origin-setting Menu XY Origin-setting Menu Z Origin-setting Menu Pause Menu Copy Menu Page Page 6-1 Daily Care Cleaning Cleaning Inside the Front Cover Cleaning Around the Spindle Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-2 Maintenance and Inspection Spindle Maintenance Page 7-1 Troubleshooting (Engra ving) 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. 7-2 Troubleshooting (Operation) The power does not come on Initialization is not performed or initialization fails Operations are ignored. Abnormal cutting is performed The USB cable came loose during engraving. 7-3 Responding to a Message [Please close the cover] [Stop performing COVER OPEN] [Pause On COVER OPEN] [Canceling data...] 7-4 Responding to an Error Message 7-3 Responding to an Error Message Page Page 8-1 Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters Example Settings Tips for Fine-tuning Spindle Rotating Speed Feed Rate 8-2 Location of Power Rating and Serial Number Label 8-3 Interface Specifications Serial Connector Standard Transmission method Transmission speed Parity check Data bits Serial connector (RS-232C) XY-RS-34/14 cable connection Expansion Connector This circuit works during spindle motor rotation. Page Work area Page Main Specifications System Requirements for USB Connection