Laguna Tools Smartshop M User manual

Chapter:
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Laguna Tools
Smartshop M
User guide for Smartshop machines
equipped with the RichAuto B57E
Basic operaons, Quick Start, Mutli-Tool Programs, Creang a
G-code file with V-carve, Maintenance and Troubleshoong,
Installaon Outline, Default Sengs
2018
Laguna Tools
12/1/2017
ver. YLW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 3
2Document Key............................................................................................................................................ 3
3Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 View of Machine ................................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Turning ON the machine ....................................................................................................................................4
3.3 Homing .............................................................................................................................................................5
3.4 Basic Button Functions .......................................................................................................................................5
3.5 Changing Tools ..................................................................................................................................................6
4Quick Start Section .................................................................................................................................... 6
5Multiple tool program .............................................................................................................................. 10
5.1 Setting tool offsets......................................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Setting XY work origin................................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.3 Setting Z work origin ..................................................................................................................................................................11
5.4 Run program................................................................................................................................................................................12
6Understanding Work Coordinate systems ............................................................................................... 13
7Tool Cone Setup....................................................................................................................................... 13
8Maintenance and Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Cleaning and Lubricating the Mechanics .................................................................................................................................14
8.2 Resetting Tool locations.............................................................................................................................................................14
8.2 Tool touch off - ToolSettingZ adjustment ...............................................................................................................................15
9Creating a G-Code file.............................................................................................................................. 16
10 Appendix.................................................................................................................................................. 21
10.1 Hiteco Spindle Pneumatic Specifications ...............................................................................................................................21
10.2 Installation Outline ...................................................................................................................................................................22

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Chapter: 1 Introduction
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1 INTRODUCTION
This document is intended to provide general information on how to operate the Smartshop M
machine, equipped with a RichAuto B57E controller. For accelerated start up, refer to quick start
section.
2 DOCUMENT KEY
Bold text - Hard Button click
Italicized text - List Selection
Red text - Warns the user of potential hazards
Blue text - Additional information
3 BASIC OPERATIONS
3.1 VIEW OF MACHINE
Figure 1. Front of electrical cabinet, and view of spindle

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Figure 2. Front and rear view of machine
3.2 TURNING ON THE MACHINE
1. Turn the rotary switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the key to the ON position.
3. Press the Control Power ON/OFF button located on the control panel.

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3.3 HOMING
When the B57E controller is first powered on, the user will be
prompted with the HomeTypeAtStart window.
The machine needs to be homed each time the machine is
powered.
1. This resets your machine coordinates origin, relative to the
home switches and flags.
2. The tool locations are relative to the machine origin.
The default selection is All axis home .
1. Press REF/OK to begin homing all axes, or select another option.
3.4 BASIC BUTTON FUNCTIONS
The RichAuto motion control system uses 1-button and 2-button combination functions.
Only the most used button functions are covered in this section.

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3.5 CHANGING TOOLS
1. A tool can be inserted or removed two ways
oManually - Using the tool release button on the side of the spindle (figure 1)
oAutomatically - Using the Tool Switch button
Press ToolSwitch button
Use up and down Y buttons to highlight tool selection
Press REF/OK button
4 QUICK START SECTION
This section is a work flow, from turning the machine on, to starting your program.
This walkthrough assumes only TOOL 1 is used.
1. Power on machine (Section 3.1).
2. Home machine (Section 3.2).
3. Verify that the machine is connected to an air supply.

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a. The tool changer needs 6-6.5bar or 87psi-95psi.
b. Use the pressure regulator (figure 2) on the back of the machine to adjust air pressure.
4. Set up a tool cone with the router bit you intend to use (Section 7).
a. Use the manual tool release button located on the tool head to load the tool cone
into the spindle.
b. It is important that the spindle releases and engages the tool cone repeatedly.
This quick check will prevent an error condition.
Figure 3. Tool cone with locking nut, collet, and router bit
5. Transfer your g-code program onto a USB and transfer into the controller's internal memory.
When running a program directly from a USB, memory transfer is less reliable.
It is recommended to store the program in the controller's internal memory.
a. MENU --> Menu Function User Interface --> REF/OK
b. Machine Configuration --> REF/OK
c. Scroll down to Operate File, then Press REF/OK
d. Select Copy File, press REF/OK
e. Select the UDisk File you want to copy press REF/OK
f. Press STOP/CANCEL a few times to return to the controller home screen.
6. Load Program into viewer
a. Press FILE --> Internal File --> REF/OK --> select your program --> REF/OK
7. Mount workpiece to the table top.
a. This can be done with the supplied table clamps (Figure 3).
b. There exist a multitude of ways to secure your workpiece.
Find what method works best for your application before proceeding.
c. Always consider clearance between the router bit and table clamps.

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When the machine changes tools it will need to travel to the back of the machine
during program execution.
Figure 4. Simple workpiece setup
8. Verify coordinate system (figure 4).
a. Workpiece 1 should be selected.
i. To change to workpiece 1, Hold MENU -->press C+/1 button, then release
both buttons
9. Verify which tool cone is currently in the spindle and compare to the CurSpindl parameter
on the controller run screen (figure 4).
a. If current tool number is not tool 1, then switch tools using tool switch function (3.4).
Figure 5. Control screen after loading program, and setting work origin.
10. Jog the spindle to the XY origin point. This is determined when the CNC program is created.
a. If you are using Vectric's V-Carve software, it is called the XY datum position.

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b. Once the spindle is in position, press the XY-->0 button to set the XY origin point.
c. On the controller, you will see the X and Y axis coordinates go to zero (figure 4).
For mutli-tool programs JUMP to section 5
11. Set the Z origin point [Manually]
a. Set jog speed to low and carefully move the spindle down towards the top of your
material until the desired Z zero position is obtained.
i. It may be helpful to slide a sheet of paper back and forth under the bit, while
jogging the z-axis down. Once the paper is snagged by the bit you know you are
within a paper thickness (0.1mm) of your material.
b. Press the ZC-->0 button.
c. On the controller, you will see the Z-axis coordinate go to zero (figure 4).
12. Press REF/OK button.
a. This will retract the spindle to a safe starting location.
13.Put on your SAFETY GLASSES and run the program!
a. In case of an emergency or machine failure, you can hit the E-STOP button on the
control cabinet. [In most cases the stop/cancel button on the handheld controller is a
preferred stopping method.]
b. Press the RUN/PAUSE/DELETE button to start the program.
c. Accept the default runtime parameters by pressing REF/OK
14.While the program is running:
a. Feed rate can be adjusted by pressing the Y+ or Y- buttons.
i. Y+ will increase the feed rate by 10%.
ii. Y- will decrease the speed by 10%
iii. The max speed is determined by the program file.
15.Program End.
a. At the end of a program the spindle will STOP and the Z-axis retract to a safe clearance
height.

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Chapter: 5 Multiple tool program
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5 MULTIPLE TOOL PROGRAM
There are preliminary steps that need to be done before running a multi-tool program.
oPrepare the machine (Section 4, steps 1-10).
oPrepare all tool cones for the job, and place into tool corresponding holders.
oRun procedure to calculate tool offsets (5.1).
oSet XY work origin (5.2).
oSet Z work origin with tool 1 (5.3).
oRun program (Section 4, steps 13-15).
5.1 SETTING TOOL OFFSETS
oPlace the designated tools into the corresponding tool holders on the machine, determined at
the time of program creation.
oChange to workpiece 1 and tool 1(see section 3.5).
oVerify Workpiece 1
oVerify CureSpindl: Spindle 1, and tool 1 is in the spindle.
oManually jog the spindle into a safe location by the tool rack.
The machine will return to the starting position after changing tools.
oPress and hold the MENU button --> press TOOLSET button --> release both buttons.
oThe machine will move the spindle over the tool touch off switch.
oThe Z-axis will rapid to a preset Z value(ToolSettingZ).
oAt a slower feed rate, it will lower until the switch is triggered, then retract.
oOnce Tool 1 has touched off, Switch to Tool 2, using the Tool Switch button.
oPress and hold the MENU button --> press TOOLSET button -->release both buttons.

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oOnce Tool 2 has touched off, Switch to Tool 3, using the Tool Switch button.
oPress and hold the MENU button --> press TOOLSET button --> release both buttons.
oSwitch back to Tool 1, using the Tool Switch button.
oOffsets are now calculated.
5.2 SETTING XY WORK ORIGIN
oJog the spindle to the XY origin point. This is
determined when the CNC program is created.
oIf you are using Vectric's V-Carve software,
it is called the XY datum position.
oOnce the spindle is in position, press the
XY-->0 button to set the XY origin point.
oOn the controller, you will see the X and Y axis
coordinates go to zero(figure 4).
5.3 SETTING Z WORK ORIGIN
oSet the Z origin point (manually)
a. Set jog speed to low and carefully move the spindle
down towards the top of your material until the
desired Z zero position is obtained.
i. It may be helpful to slide a piece of paper back
and forth under the router bit, while jogging
the z-axis down. Once the paper is snagged by the bit you know you are within
a paper thickness(0.1mm).

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b. Press the ZC-->0 button.
c. On the controller, you will see the Z-axis coordinate go to zero.
5.4 RUN PROGRAM
1. Transfer your g-code program onto a USB and transfer into the controller's internal memory.
When running a program directly from a USB, memory transfer is less reliable.
It is recommended to store the program in the controller's internal memory.
a. MENU --> Menu Function User Interface --> REF/OK
b. Machine Configuration --> REF/OK
c. Scroll down to Operate File then Press REF/OK
d. Select Copy File press REF/OK
e. Select the UDisk File you want to copy press REF/OK
f. Press STOP/CANCEL a few times to return to the controller home screen.
2. Load Program into viewer
Press FILE --> Internal File --> REF/OK --> select your program --> REF/OK

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Chapter: 6 Understanding Work Coordinate systems
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6 UNDERSTANDING WORK COORDINATE SYSTEMS
Machine Coordinates(Workpiece 0)
oMachine origin is established using home switches.
oTool positions and TTO switch location are set relative to machine coordinates.
oPress MENU + ZRN/0 to switch to workpiece 0.
Hold down the MENU + 1-9 buttons to move between work
coordinate systems.
In the picture to the right the active work coordinate system is
"Workpiece 2"
Transitioning between workpieces will, in turn transition between
X, Y, and Z offsets made in each Workpiece.
7 TOOL CONE SETUP
1. Select a router bit and its corresponding collet.
Note. The collets & spindle nut must be cleaned regularly. Ensure that the slots in the collets
are free of sawdust.
2. Press the collet into the spindle nut until it snaps into place.
3. Thread on the nut and collet by hand, onto the tool cone.
4. Insert the router bit into the collet.
5. Tighten the spindle nut. Use the provided wrench and tool cone holder on the back of the
machine frame(figure 2).

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8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE MECHANICS
oThe SmartshopM uses linear guide rails, ball screws, and ball bearings. These need to be
lubricated periodically.
oScheduled maintenance: Once a week, if the machine is used daily.
oA visual inspection is always recommended. If the rails are dry to the touch,
then use an oil can and a rag to lubricate them.
o30WT motor oil or white lithium grease is recommended.
8.2 RESETTING TOOL LOCATIONS
oHome the machine.
oThis will reset the controller's machine coordinates, relative to the position of the home
switches and flags.
oVerify the controller is in machine coordinates (workpiece 0)
If not, press MENU+ZRN/0 to change to machine coordinates.
oPut an EMPTY tool cone into the spindle using the manual tool release button.
oUsing the handheld controller's jog control, carefully guide the cone into the tool rack.
oRecord the X, Y, and Z position. Verify that these are in machine coordinates.
oCarefully jog the tool out of the tool rack.
oNavigate to the ATC stored locations, by following the below steps.
oMENU --> Menu Function User Interface --> REF/OK
o Machine Setup --> REF/OK
oScroll down to ATC setup--> REF/OK
oScroll up to ATC position --> REF/OK
oPress STOP/CANCEL to clear the warning.

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oSelect an ATC position.
oSelect the X, Y, or Z position and press the RUN/PAUSE/DELETE button to edit.
oUse the numeric buttons to enter in the new tool position and press ORIGIN/OK to save.
oRepeat this process for each X, Y, and Z coordinate for tools 1, 2 and 3.
oVerify your work.
oTest the tool change without a tool cone.
oTest the tool change with a tool cone without a router bit.
8.2 TOOL TOUCH OFF - TOOLSETTINGZ ADJUSTMENT
oIf the ToolSettingZ parameter needs to be adjusted follow this path
oMENU --> Menu function user interface --> machine setup -->Toolset setup -->
C.A.D. position --> select with REF/OK button.
oSelect InPosition, by pressing RUN/PAUSE/DELETE to change it.
oPress REF/OK
oPress STOP/CANCEL to set value manually.
oChange ToolSettingZ to desired value.

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Chapter: 9 Creating a G-Code file
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9 CREATING A G-CODE FILE
Create a new project
Sketch your part

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Open Toolpath tab and select a toolpath function
Edit toolpath parameters

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Edit tool parameters
Visually verify that your toolpath is correct

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Save Toolpath
oAs shown below, the Smartshop M is compatible with the Laguna IQ ATC(mm) post
processor.

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Inspect the g-code file
It is always a good practice to first run a program in the air without any material,
until a work flow is established.