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Chapter 5 - Maintenance 35
Chapter 5 - Maintenance
Removing Chips
Vision strives for the highest quality in their manufacturing process to provide you with the most cost effective, reliable
engraving machine in use today. Please remember that proper maintenance and care is necessary to achieve maximum
product life expectancy.
The engraving environment generates small plastic and metal chips as well as other particles during operation. As with
any machinery, your engraving system should be kept as clean as possible to minimize wear and tear, and to improve
final quality of the engraved product.
Removing Chips
Plastic and metal chips, generated during the engraving process, should be removed from the engraving surface
periodically. A portable vacuum is suggested for chip removal, but applying direct suction to the spindle area is not
recommended. Note that this cleaning can be minimized and greatly simplified through the use of the optional vacuum
chip removal system. The vacuum chip removal system removes chips and dust created by engraving. This system can
also extend the life of other components in the system, as prompt removal of chips reduces contamination and
overheating in the spindle area. The vacuum chip removal system also keeps the nose cone from skipping over letters due
to chips on the engraving surface.
Cleaning The Nose Cone
The nose cone around the cutter may accumulate dust and chips that cannot be removed by sucking them off or blowing
on them with low-pressure air. Always wear safety glasses when using high pressure air. CAUTION! High-pressure air
can damage the spindle.) Two types of nose cones are available; one nose cone is designed to be used with the vacuum
system, the other is not. Cleaning methods depend on the type of nose cone in use.
With a vacuum chip removal system, most of the chips will be removed during the engraving process. If the suction
nozzle becomes clogged, remove the hose connection to the nose cone. Remove the cutter, then unscrew the vacuum nose
cone. Using a vacuum or an air hose, clean out the nose and the vacuum tube leading to the nose cone. Reinstall the nose
cone and the vacuum hose.
Without a vacuum chip removal system you should remove the cutter before attempting to clean the nose cone. The nose
cone retainer ring, the nose cone, and the micrometer collar should all be removed and cleaned using a vacuum or low
pressure blowing air. The three nose cone components should be removed and cleaned at least every day, and as
frequently as necessary. Failure to clean the nose cone regularly will result in premature spindle failure.