Esko Kongsberg V-Series User manual

Kongsberg V-series
User Manual
09 - 2017 | V-series

Kongsberg V-series
Contents
1. Preface......................................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Change Record........................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Welcome...................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Using this manual................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Main Sections................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Name Styles and Symbols...............................................................................................................11
4.3 Pictures and Illustrations.................................................................................................................11
4.4 Local Languages............................................................................................................................... 12
5. Safety Regulations.................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Responsibilities................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.1 The Manufacturer.................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.2 The Customer.........................................................................................................................13
5.2.3 The Operators........................................................................................................................ 13
5.3 Requirements to be met by operators.......................................................................................... 14
5.4 Definition of use...............................................................................................................................14
5.5 Danger Zones................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.1 Danger Zones.........................................................................................................................15
5.5.2 Moving Parts, Laser Radiation and High Voltage................................................................ 15
5.5.3 Loose Clothing........................................................................................................................16
5.5.4 Noise Level............................................................................................................................. 16
5.5.5 Ejection of Parts.....................................................................................................................16
5.5.6 i-Camera strobing light..........................................................................................................17
5.6 Warning Sign Explanation............................................................................................................... 17
5.7 Safety devices................................................................................................................................... 19
5.7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................. 19
5.7.2 Emergency Stop Button........................................................................................................ 19
5.7.3 Warning Lamp on top of Y Carriage.................................................................................... 20
5.7.4 DynaGuard Safety System.................................................................................................... 20
5.8 Protective equipment...................................................................................................................... 21
5.9 Procedures in case of malfunctions............................................................................................... 21
5.10 Residual Risk, V-series................................................................................................................... 21
6. System Description................................................................................................................................. 24
6.1 Naming conventions........................................................................................................................ 24
6.2 Main Power Switch...........................................................................................................................25
6.3 Operators Panel............................................................................................................................... 25
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6.4 Variable Blow Back...........................................................................................................................27
6.5 Pressurized Air system.................................................................................................................... 28
6.6 Application programs available.......................................................................................................28
7. Basic Operations......................................................................................................................................30
7.1 Power On Sequence........................................................................................................................ 30
7.2 Reset Safety System.........................................................................................................................31
7.3 Power Off Sequence........................................................................................................................ 31
7.4 Continue after Safety Break............................................................................................................31
8. Prepare for a Job..................................................................................................................................... 33
8.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 33
8.2 Create Job......................................................................................................................................... 33
8.3 Layer Setup....................................................................................................................................... 33
8.4 Production Setup..............................................................................................................................34
8.5 Speed Setting....................................................................................................................................34
8.6 Flute/Grain Direction........................................................................................................................34
8.7 Vacuum Zone Selection................................................................................................................... 34
8.8 Job Execution.................................................................................................................................... 35
8.9 Milling Production............................................................................................................................ 35
8.10 Make a Pen Plot............................................................................................................................. 36
8.11 Work with X-Pad.............................................................................................................................36
9. How To Procedures, Advanced............................................................................................................. 40
9.1 Cutting Thick Materials.................................................................................................................... 40
9.2 Hard Board Production....................................................................................................................40
9.3 Multi Pass Milling............................................................................................................................. 41
9.4 Jobs including Reverse Operation...................................................................................................41
9.5 Work with different Reference Point Settings............................................................................... 42
10. System Setup..........................................................................................................................................43
10.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 43
10.2 Adjust X1 to X2 Angle.................................................................................................................... 44
10.3 Register Table Size......................................................................................................................... 44
10.4 Set Ruler Position...........................................................................................................................44
10.5 Set Main Reference Point..............................................................................................................45
10.6 Map Table Top Surface.................................................................................................................. 45
10.7 Reference Points and Coordinate System................................................................................... 46
10.8 Table Speed.................................................................................................................................... 48
10.9 Table Acceleration.......................................................................................................................... 48
10.10 Jog Settings................................................................................................................................... 49
10.11 Set Table Top Reference..............................................................................................................49
10.12 Router Setup.................................................................................................................................50
10.13 Board Size.....................................................................................................................................50
11. Tool Configuration and Adjustment.................................................................................................. 51
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11.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 51
11.2 Adjust Active Tool...........................................................................................................................51
11.3 Tool Height Calibration.................................................................................................................. 52
11.4 Lag Settings (for Rotating Tools)...................................................................................................52
11.5 Rotation Adjustment (for Rotating tools).....................................................................................54
11.6 Center Offset Adjustment............................................................................................................. 55
11.7 Manual adjustment of Center Offset and angle......................................................................... 56
11.8 Tool Offset...................................................................................................................................... 56
11.9 Maintain Tool List (More...)............................................................................................................57
12. Tooling System....................................................................................................................................... 59
12.1 Tool handling and care..................................................................................................................59
12.2 Tool Inserts with built-in motor....................................................................................................59
12.3 Tool Heads available, overview.....................................................................................................60
12.4 Tool Head mount / dismount........................................................................................................61
12.5 FlexiHead.........................................................................................................................................61
12.6 MultiCUT..........................................................................................................................................63
12.6.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................63
12.6.2 Tool Head description......................................................................................................... 64
12.6.3 Safety Issues.........................................................................................................................66
12.6.4 Precautions...........................................................................................................................68
12.6.5 Routing Advice..................................................................................................................... 71
12.6.6 Bits and Bit Change.............................................................................................................74
12.6.7 Chuck Change and Cleaning...............................................................................................76
12.6.8 Bit Slipping, Chuck Change................................................................................................. 80
12.6.9 Bit Length and Position.......................................................................................................80
12.6.10 False Air valve.................................................................................................................... 81
12.6.11 Tool Adjustment.................................................................................................................81
12.6.12 Table Top and Height Adjustment....................................................................................82
12.6.13 Miscellaneous.....................................................................................................................83
12.7 Chiller 1 for MultiCUT-HP.............................................................................................................. 84
12.7.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................84
12.7.2 Chiller, Error Conditions......................................................................................................85
12.7.3 Chiller Heater, Operation....................................................................................................86
12.8 Chiller2016 for MultiCUT-HP......................................................................................................... 87
12.8.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................87
12.8.2 Startup.................................................................................................................................. 88
12.8.3 Error Conditions...................................................................................................................88
12.9 Measuring Foot.............................................................................................................................. 89
12.10 Laser Pointer................................................................................................................................ 90
12.11 X-Pad............................................................................................................................................. 91
12.11.1 X-Pad Calibration............................................................................................................... 91
12.11.2 Tool Depth and X-Pad....................................................................................................... 92
12.11.3 Limitations.......................................................................................................................... 92
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13. Tool inserts............................................................................................................................................. 93
13.1 Ball Point Pen................................................................................................................................. 93
13.2 Bevel Knife...................................................................................................................................... 94
13.3 Bevel Knife U20.............................................................................................................................. 95
13.4 Braille Tool...................................................................................................................................... 95
13.5 CorruSpeed Knife......................................................................................................................... 100
13.5.1 Tool adjustment................................................................................................................. 101
13.6 Crease Tool................................................................................................................................... 102
13.6.1 Tool adjustment................................................................................................................. 102
13.7 Crease Tool, 60 mm.....................................................................................................................103
13.7.1 Tool adjustment................................................................................................................. 104
13.8 Drill tools.......................................................................................................................................104
13.8.1 Flexi Drill Tool.....................................................................................................................104
13.8.2 Reboard Drill Tool..............................................................................................................105
13.8.3 Drill Bit dimensions........................................................................................................... 106
13.8.4 Tool Adjustment.................................................................................................................106
13.8.5 Drill Tool in ArtiosCAD.......................................................................................................106
13.9 Foam Knife....................................................................................................................................107
13.10 Ink Tool....................................................................................................................................... 107
13.10.1 Liquid Ink Tool................................................................................................................. 108
13.10.2 Fibertip Tool..................................................................................................................... 108
13.10.3 Tool adjustment............................................................................................................... 109
13.11 KissCut.........................................................................................................................................109
13.12 MicroCut......................................................................................................................................112
13.13 Psaligraphy Knife........................................................................................................................113
13.13.1 Tool adjustment............................................................................................................... 114
13.14 RBI 90-16 (Rigid Board Insert)...................................................................................................115
13.15 Reciprocating Knife.................................................................................................................... 116
13.15.1 Tool adjustment............................................................................................................... 117
13.16 Rigid Material Knife....................................................................................................................118
13.17 RotaCut........................................................................................................................................119
13.18 Static Knife..................................................................................................................................122
13.18.1 Tool adjustment............................................................................................................... 123
13.19 VI30-16 Knife Tool...................................................................................................................... 123
13.19.1 VIxx Knife Tool, Mounting/Adjustment.......................................................................... 124
13.20 VI45 Knife Tool........................................................................................................................... 125
13.20.1 VIxx Knife Tool, Mounting/Adjustment.......................................................................... 125
13.21 VI45-10/12 Knife Tool.................................................................................................................127
13.21.1 VIxx Knife Tool, Mounting/Adjustment.......................................................................... 127
14. Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................129
14.1 Daily maintenance....................................................................................................................... 129
14.2 Weekly maintenance....................................................................................................................129
14.3 Maintenance, external equipment............................................................................................. 129
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15. Fuse replacement................................................................................................................................130
15.1 MPU fuses.....................................................................................................................................130
15.2 X1 fuses.........................................................................................................................................131
15.3 X2 fuses.........................................................................................................................................131
15.4 Y/Z fuses....................................................................................................................................... 132
15.5 Tool Rotation/Reciprocating knife fuses.....................................................................................133
15.6 Chiller2016 Fuse replacement.................................................................................................... 133
16. Vacuum Cleaner.................................................................................................................................. 135
16.1 Vacuum Cleaner, Zefiro............................................................................................................... 135
16.1.1 How to use......................................................................................................................... 135
16.2 Vacuum Cleaner, High-capacity, TB ESKO..................................................................................137
16.2.1 How to use......................................................................................................................... 137
16.3 Compact Vacuum Cleaner...........................................................................................................139
16.3.1 How to use......................................................................................................................... 139
17. Install Software................................................................................................................................... 141
18. Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................................. 142
18.1 Machine.........................................................................................................................................142
18.2 Tools.............................................................................................................................................. 142
18.3 iPC..................................................................................................................................................143
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Kongsberg V-series
1. Preface
User Manual
for
Kongsberg V-series
running i-cut Production Console 2.1
Note: We remind you that only the Esko staff, or persons having received appropriate training,
are allowed to handle, manipulate or do repairs on the system.
©Copyright 2017, Esko-Graphics Kongsberg AS, Norway
All Rights Reserved.
This copyright does not indicate that this work has been published.
This material, information and instructions for use contained herein are the property of Esko-Graphics
Kongsberg AS. There are no warranties granted or extended by this document. Furthermore, Esko-Graphics
Kongsberg AS does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use, or the results
of the use of the system or the information contained herein. Esko-Graphics Kongsberg AS shall not be
liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use
the system or the information contained herein. The information contained herein is subject to change
without notice. Revisions may be issued from time to time to advise of such changes and/or additions.
No part of this system may be reproduced, stored in a data base or retrieval system, or
published, in any form or in any way, electronically, mechanically, by print, photoprint, microfilm
or any other means without prior written permission from Esko-Graphics Kongsberg AS.
This document supersedes all previous dated versions.
Correspondence regarding this publication should be forwarded to:
Global support
Esko-Graphics Kongsberg AS
Document no: D3625
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Esko-Graphics Kongsberg AS
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2. Change Record
Date
dd-mm-yy
By Description
20-05-2016 jhbe Document is updated according to iPC ver 2.0
06-09-2016 jhbe The importance of MultiCUT chuck cleaning is
emphasized
18-10-2016 jhbe CorruSpeed information updated
24-10-2016 jhbe MultiCUT-HP, new chiller and information
about old chiller added
15-11-2016 jhbe MultiZone Production, recommended
workflow emphasized.
28-11-2016 jhbe Measuring foot, soft springs introduced.
29-11-2016 jhbe Psaligraphy knife tool information added
14-12-2016 jhbe MultiCUT-HP chapters updated
03-02-2017 jhbe TakeUp Unit, information added
15-02-2017 jhbe MultiCUT Sleeve Adjustment Tool, information
added
20-04-2017 jhbe Bevel 45 tool adapter description added
07-08-2017 jhbe The importance of Braille tool height
adjustment has been emphasized.
30-08-2017 jhbe VI30-16 Knife Tool, description added.
VI45-10/12 Knife Tool, description added.
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3. Welcome
Welcome to the User Manual for Kongsberg V-series running iPC 2.0.
This manual will provide a complete and detailed description of Cutting Table functions.
There is a separate user manual for i-cut Production Console (iPC).
Thus, actual GUI functions will be referenced in this manual, but the complete and
comprehensive description is available in the User Manual for i-cut Production Console.
This manual is aimed for operators of Kongsberg Cutting Tables and people preparing files
for such equipment.
Another source for information is the manual: Get the best out of iPC 2.0.
Note: Some of the functions and equipments described in this manual are optional.
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4. Using this manual
4.1 Main Sections
The manual is divided into the following Main Sections:
Safety Regulations
• All safety related issues are discussed.
System Description
• This chapter provides basic knowledge about the machine.
Basic Operations
• This chapter provides basic knowledge about how to operate the machine.
Prepare for a Job
• A typical workflow is described, with detailed information about each step.
How to Procedures, Advanced
Optional functions for the advanced user:
•Cutting Thick Materials - advices.
•Hard Board Production - advices
•Multi Pass Milling - how to.
Tool Configuration and Adjustment
• General information about the tooling and adjustment of tools.
Tooling System
• Tool descriptions.
Maintenance
• This chapter describes maintenance to be carried out by the customer.
Fuse Replacement
• Fuse location and specification.
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