laguna Laguna Series User manual

Swift Vacuum Manual
LAGUNA TOOLS
2072 Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92606
Ph: 800.234.1976
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Safety Rules
As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the operation and
use of this machine. Using it with caution will considerably lessen the possibility of
personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored,
personal injury to the operator may result. If you have any questions relative to the
about its installation and operation, do not use the equipment until you have
contacted your supplying distributor.
Read carefully before operating the machine.
1. Keep the working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is available.
2. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces or ornaments.
3. Wear face, eye, respiratory and body protection devices as indicated for the
operation or environment.
4. Be sure that the power is disconnected from the machine before tools are
serviced or an attachment is to be fitted or removed.
5. Never leave the machine with the power on.
6. Do not use dull, gummy or cracked cutting tools.
7. Be sure that the keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed and all the
nuts and bolts are secured.

Limited Warranty
New machines and accessories sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty
effective from the date of shipping. Machines sold through dealers must be registered
with Laguna Tools within 30 days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna
Tools guarantees all new machines and accessories sold to be free of manufacturers’
defective workmanship, parts and materials. We will repair or replace, without charge,
any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc. to be a manufacturer’s defect. We require
that the defective item/part be returned to Laguna Tools with the complaint. Any
machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same
manner in which it was received. If a part or blade is being returned it must have
adequate packaging to ensure no damage is received during shipping. In the event the
item/part is determined to be damaged due to lack of maintenance, cleaning or
misuse/abuse, the customer will be responsible for the cost to replace the item/part,
plus all related shipping charges. This limited warranty does not apply to natural
disasters, acts of terrorism, normal wear and tear, product failure due to lack of
maintenance or cleaning, damage caused by accident, neglect, lack of or inadequate
dust collection, misuse/abuse or damage caused where repair or alterations have been
made or attempted by others.
Laguna Tools, Inc. is not responsible for additional tools or modifications sold or
performed (other than from/by Laguna Tools, Inc.) on any Laguna Tools, Inc.
machine. Warranty maybe voided upon the addition of such described tools and/or
modifications, determined on a case-by-case basis.
Software purchased through Laguna Tools Inc. is not covered under this warranty
and all technical support must be managed through the software provider. Software is
non-refundable.
Normal user alignment, adjustment, tuning and machine settings are not covered by
this warranty. It is the responsibility of the user to understand basic machinery
operation, settings and procedures and to properly maintain the equipment in
accordance with the standards provided by the manufacturer.
Parts, under warranty, are shipped at Laguna Tools, Inc.’s cost either by common
carrier, FEDEX ground service or a similar method. Technical support to install
replacement parts is primarily provided by phone, fax, e-mail or Laguna Tools
Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the
responsibility of the user.
Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or
other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be
notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four hours of delivery. Please contact our
Customer Service Department for more information.
Only new machines sold to the original owner are covered by this warranty.
For warranty repair information, call 1-800-332-4094.

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Noise Emission
Notes concerning noise emission:
Given that there exists a relationship between noise level and exposure times, it is not
possible to precisely determine the need for supplementary precautions. The factors
affecting the true level of exposure to operators are clearly the amount of time exposed and
the characteristics of the working environment, such as other sources of dust and noise, etc.,
for example, adjacent machines - in other words, the level of ambient noise. It is possible that
exposure level limits will vary from country to country.
Specification sheet
Swift 48” X 48”
Swift 48” X 96”
Swift 60" X 120"
Motor
3 hp very quiet
spindle
3 hp very quiet
spindle
3 hp very quiet
spindle
Spindle
1 or 3 Phase
Industrial Induction
Spindle, Liquid-
Cooled
1 or 3 Phase
Industrial Induction
Spindle, Liquid-
Cooled
1 or 3 Phase
Industrial Induction
Spindle, Liquid-
Cooled
Spindle RPM
6,000 - 24,000
6,000 - 24,000
6,000 - 24,000
Controller
Rich Auto DSP
controller
Rich Auto DSP
controller
Rich Auto DSP
controller
Dust chute
diameter
4 inches
4 inches
4 inches
Volts
220V single phase
/ 30 amp
220V single phase
/ 30 amp
220V single phase
/ 30 amp
Gantry Clearance
8 inches
8 inches
8 inches
Machine Work
Table
T-Slot
T-Slot
T-Slot
Z Axis
Precision Ball
Screw
Precision Ball
Screw
Precision Ball
Screw
X and Y Axes
Rack & pinion
Rack & pinion
Rack & pinion
Machine Foot Print
73”w x 80”l x 55”h
67”w x 120”l x 58”h
Work Envelope
48” X 48” 48” X 96”
60" X 120"

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Receiving your machine
Note. It is probable that your machine will be delivered by a third party. Before you unpack
your new machine you will need to first inspect the packing, invoice and shipping documents
supplied by the driver.
Insure that there is no visible damage to the packing or the machine. You need to do this prior
to the driver leaving. All damage must be noted on the delivery documents and signed by you
and the delivery driver. You must then contact the seller (Laguna Tools) as soon as practical.
If damage is found after delivery, contact the seller as soon as is practical.
Note. It is probable that you will find sawdust within your machine. This is because the
machine has been tested prior to shipment from the factory and / or Laguna Tools.
Laguna Tools endeavours to test machines prior to shipping to customers as movement can
take place during transportation. It must be noted that additional machine movement can take
place between Laguna Tools and the end user and some adjustments may have to be
undertaken by the customer. These adjustments are covered in the various sections of this
manual.
Introduction to CNC machines
The CNC is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s manual in its
entirety before assembly or use.
The advantage of the CNC machine is that it can, in most cases, fully machine the complete
job without it being removed from the table so that you have finished parts of high accuracy
that are totally repeatable.
It can also produce intricate carvings with the purchase of the relevant software.
Nesting is also a valuable feature of CNC machining that saves on waste and costs.
It is possible to reduce the number of different machines in the shop as the CNC will perform
multiple functions and is a must for cabinet makers and serious wood workers.

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Parts of Swift Vacuum
1. Bed
The bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame with a plastic top that is
slotted for the vacuum function. It has “T-Slots”. The “T” slots are used to clamp
the job or fixtures to the bed.
2. Gantry
The gantry straddles the bed and carries the router spindle motion system. It is moved along the
length of the bed by a precision ball screw system that is controlled by the machine controller.
3. Router Spindle
The router spindle is moved along the gantry by a precision ball screw system
that is controlled by the machine controller.
4. Frame
The frame is a heavy welded construction that supports all the other parts of the machine.
5. Electrical control box
The electrical control box is located on the side of the machine in a dust free enclosure.
6. Caterpillar track
The caterpillar track runs along the side of the machine in a trough and carries all the electrical
cables and the spindle cooling tubes.
7. Water pump
The water pump provides coolant for the router spindle motor. Running the router spindle
Bed
Router spindle [inside] Gantry
Water pump & Caterpillar track [at side]
Frame

Clamps Cutters & collets Memory stick
Dust hose clamps Tools
Memory stick
Controller cable
Water pump Controller
CD
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What You will Receive
Note: The quantity of collets, cutters and clamps will vary from that shown,
dependant on your order.

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Where to Locate Your Swift Vacuum
Before you unpack your machine, select the area where you will use your
machine. There are no hard and fast rules for its location but here are a few
guidelines:
1. There should be an area around the machine suitable for the length of wood
you will be machining.
2. Adequate lighting: the better the lighting, the more accurately and safely you
will be able to work.
3. Solid floor: you should select a solid flat floor, preferably concrete or something
similar.
4. Locate your machine close to the power source and dust collection.
Assembly & Set-Up
Note: Never use a memory stick with a greater capacity than 4GB. If you do, it will
crash your machine computer. It is strongly suggested that you purchase additional
memory sticks and mark them “Swift Vacuum machine use only”.
Unpacking Your Swift Vacuum
To unpack your machine, you will need tin snips, a knife and a wrench.
1. Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the machine to the
pallet [if fitted].
WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED AS THE
BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY.
2. Remove the box from the Swift Vacuum I [if fitted] and any other packaging
material. The parts ordered with the machine will be packed on or inside the
machine.
Note: The Swift Vacuum is heavy. If you have any doubt about the
described procedure, seek professional assistance. Do not attempt any
procedure that you feel is unsafe, or that you do not have the physical capability
of achieving.
3. Use a fork lift with sufficient lifting capacity and forks that are long enough to
reach the complete width of the machine.
4. Remove the securing bolts that attach the machine to the pallet [if fitted].
5. Approaching the machine from the side, lift the machine on the frame taking
care that there are no cables or pipes in the area of the forks.
6. Move the machine to the required position and lower gently to the floor.
7. Level the machine so that all the supporting feet are taking the weight of the
machine and no rocking is taking place.

Controller with cable fitted
Cabinet socket
Controller cable fitted to cabinet socket
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Cleaning the Machine
The machine is shipped with the non painted surfaces protected from rust by a
film of grease.
The grease must be removed with WD40 [or similar] as grease attracts sawdust
and dirt. The surfaces should then be coated with a Teflon lubricant or similar.
Teflon tends to dry and will not attract sawdust and dirt.
Assembling the Controller
Fit the cable to the controller and ensure that the
screws are finger tight.
Note: The cable has plugs at both ends that are
different. The plug with the screws fits into the
controller. The other plug fits into the cabinet socket.
Push the cable into the cabinet socket and it will snap
into position. Give the cable a light tug to ensure that
the plug has snapped into position. Please handle
DSP cable and connections carefully as they are
very delicate.

Fitting the Dust Hose
1. Fit a 4 inch dust hose [not supplied] to the dust shroud and secure with the
clamp. Ensure that it is tight as it is very inconvenient to have it fall off during
production.
2. Feed the dust hose over the shroud and through the dust hose support.
3. The head of the machine will move across the complete table and the dust
hose will follow the head. If there is insufficient slack, the hose may break or
damage the dust shroud. It is suggested that the hose is suspended from the
ceiling of your shop with sufficient slack so that it will not restrict movement.
It will also be out of the way and not cause a trip hazard.
Dust shroud
Memory Stick
Controller cable
Water pump Controller

Main power cable
Water pump socket
Coolant pipe 90 Deg pipe fitting
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Electrical Connections for the Machine
There are two electrical cables. One is the main
power cable and has no plug fitted as it will be
dependant on your installation. Ensure that when
installing the electrical supply to the machine that
220v single phase is supplied.
Note: When wiring the machine to your electrical
system, keep your cable as short as possible. The
cable should not be allowed to run along the floor
as this will cause a trip hazard.
The second cable has a female electrical socket
for connection to the water pump.
Note: A qualified electrician must carry out the
electrical installation.
Fitting the Vacuum Pump
The machine is provided with a 2 inch hose for connection to your vacuum pump.
The hose connects to the vacuum manifold located under the table at the end of
the Swift Vacuum were the vacuum switches are located. When connecting the
hose ensure that it is fitted tightly as you do not want to loose vacuum due to
poor connection. The other end of the hose fits onto the vacuum pump.
Connecting the Water Pipes to the Pump
There are two water pipes that come out
of the caterpillar track. These are used to
provide cooling for the liquid-cooled router
spindle.
Note: Never run the spindle without the
cooling being connected or the spindle
could be damaged.
NEVER handle pump in water with power on, always disconnect power
before handling.

Pump in water container
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You will connect one pipe to the water
pump and the other pipe will be placed
in the water container for the return
water.
It is not important which pipe is used as
the return.
Fit the 90 degree connector to the
pump.
Connect one of the pipes to the water
pump by pushing it into the 90 deg
connector. Lightly pull on the pipe to
ensure that it is connected correctly.
Fill a container about ¾ full with clean
water.
Lower the water pump into the container
ensuring that it is the correct way up [water inlet lowest] and place the water
return pipe into the container.
The logical position for the water container is just behind the control box close to
the caterpillar track. Ensure that it is close to the machine as you do not want to
kick the container and spill the water.
Once the assembly is complete and the water pump electrical connection has
been made, [plug the pump into the machine water pump socket] lift the water
return pipe up and check that the water is flowing.
Place the lid onto the container to keep dust and dirt out of the container.
Check the container periodically as the water will evaporate.
Note: If the spindle is run without cooling, it could be damaged and fail.
Note:
should regain, sometimes the system will create an air bubble during shipping
causing vapor lock.
If water is not flowing or is slow, reverse the hoses on the pump and flow
Note: If your shop is subject to freezing temperatures antifreeze must be added
to the cooling water.
Note: No water container is supplied. You will need a container with a minimum
of 5 gallons capacity. If your shop is subject to high ambient temperatures a
larger water container may be required.

Collet fitted to
spindle nut
Tightening the
spindle nut
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Fitting the router bit into the router head
Note: Before changing or fitting the router
bit always disconnect the power to the
machine.
1. Select a pointed router bit and its relevant
collet.
2. Fit the collet into the spindle nut. Press the collet into
the spindle nut until it snaps into place.
Note: The router bit must not be fitted into the collet until
the collet has been fitted into the spindle nut. With the
router bit fitted into the collet, the collet can not compress
and snap into the spindle nut.
The face of the collet and the face of the spindle nut will
be close to flush.
Note: To remove the collet, hold the spindle nut and
press the collet on the side. The collet will compress and
pop out. Do not try and remove the collet while a cutter is
fitted as the collet will not compress and pop out.
3. Fit the spindle nut and collet assembly onto the spindle
thread by hand.
4. Press the bit into the collet but note, the flute of the
router bit must not be inside the collet and should be a
minimum of 1/16 “ outside the collet. Hold the router
spindle with the supplied wrench and tighten the collet
with a second wrench. Do not over tighten.
Note: Use this process for all other router bits that you
need to fit, but you will have to change the collet if the
shank of the router bit is a different size.
Spindle nut Collet

Types of Router Bits:
There are five basic types of router bits: straight,
up shear, down shear, combination [also called
compression], and form tools [round over, ogee, etc.].
1. Straight Router Bits
These are the standard router bits that are commonly
used with handheld routers and are readily available at
home centers.
2. Up Shear Router Bits
These bits have flutes that are spiraled upward [a standard twist drill is an
example of this type of bit]. This bit design removes the chips from the kerf but
has a tendency to chip the top surface, especially veneers or melamine surfaces.
Ball Nose Router Bits are a variation of the up shear bit design but have a
radiuses end. These bits are typically used for 3D surfacing applications.
3. Down Shear Router Bits
These bits are similar to the up shear but with an opposite spiral that actually
tends to pack the chips into the kerf. These bits prevent chipping the material
surface, especially with veneers or melamine surfaces.
4. Combination [Compression] Router Bits
These bits combine the advantages of both up shear and down shear designs.
The top section of the tool is down shear to prevent chipping the top surface of
the material and the lower part of the bit is up shear to prevent chipping the
bottom surface of the material.
Combination Router Bits are the preferred configuration for machining veneered
plywood as well as melamine surfaced product. A variation of the bit is called the
“Mortising Compression” router bit. With this bit, the up shear portion of the bit is
less than ¼” in length so that the bit can be used on ¼” veneered plywood and
for dados.
5. Form Router Bits
Form Router Bits typically are available in standard profiles such as round over,
ogee, etc. Router bits that
Router bits
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Emergency stop
button
Start button
Controller Note may vary
from that shown
Controller Button Functions
X+ / 1 = Moves the gantry in the X direction away from the home
end of the bed.
Y+ / 2 = Moves the gantry in the Y direction away from the home end
of the bed.
Z+ / 3 = Moves the router head in the Z [Up direction] away from the
table surface.
XY-0 / 4 = Sets machine “Origin”.
X- / 5 = Moves the gantry in the X direction towards the home end
of the bed.
Y- / 6 = Moves the router head in the Y direction towards the home
end of the bed.
Z- / 7 = Moves the router head in the Z [Down direction] towards the
table surface.
Z-0 / 8 = Is used to set the tool to the “Zero” surface [tool “touch-off”].
HOME / 9 = Causes the machine to move to the “Home” position, First in the Z axis,
followed by X and then Y. [Home is a mechanically determined position using mechanical
switches/sensors.]
HIGH/LOW / 0 = Toggles jogging speeds between High and Low ranges.
ON/OFF = Turns the Router Spindle On and Off.
MENU / _ = Provides access to various setup features.
ORIGIN /OK = Use to accept commands [“On”]. Origin causes machine to return to the
machines “Origin”.
MODE = Toggles between the three jogging modes: Continuous, Step or Distance.
RUN PAUSE / DELETE = Used to load a program from either the USB drive or
internal memory. While the program is running, causes the Operation to “Pause”.
STOP / CANCEL = Stops a running program. Also used to cancel commands.
Turning on the Machine
Note: Before you turn on the machine remove all tools and other objects
from the machine table.
Release the emergency stop by twisting clock wise and it will pop out.
Press the green start button, this will turn power on to the machine.
Pressing the green button will also power the controller and the display
will light up.
The screen will display “Go to Home?”
Ensure that the table surface is clear of obstructions and press the
green Origin/OK button.
The router head will move to the home position on the table.
Note: “Home” is a mechanical position that is a constant determined
by switches on each of the 3 axes.
X+= Across [from left-to-right when standing in front of the machine]
Y- = Length [from front-to-back when standing in
front of the machine]. Should this be Y+?
Z+= vertical [up].
By pressing HIGH LOW / 0 and MENU / - the display will change to
AX=0, AY=0, and AZ=0. When the X, Y and Z have an A in front, this
denotes that the dimensions displayed are in reference to the
machine’s home position. When the X, Y, and Z values are displayed
with a number [1-9] this indicates the dimensional relationship of the
machine from the machine’s “Origin”.
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To Move the Router Head
There are 3 different methods of moving the router head.
1. Continuous mode. Press the mode button until “Continuous” is displayed.
The display will show [bottom row of the screen] the changing location of the
router head as it moves location. By holding X+ button down the machine will
move continuously until the button is released. This is the same for X-, Y+, Y-, Z+
and Z-. The “High/Low” button determines the speed of the jogging moves.
2. Step mode. Press the mode button until “Step” is displayed. With Step
selected, each time the X, or Y button is pressed it will move the router head by
0.5mm in the high setting and 0.1mm in the low setting.
3. Distance mode. Press the mode button a third time and “Distance” is
displayed. This allows you to input the position into the controller that you want
the router spindle to move to.
As an example: If you want to move the router spindle 100mm from the home
position in the X and / or Y axis:
1. Press the mode button until Distance is displayed.
2. Type in 100 and press OK
3. Pressing the X+= button will now move the router
100mm in the X+axis.
The router head also moves the set distance in the X+, X-, Y+ and Y- depending
on which buttonis pressed.
To move the router head in the Z axis press the Z+= / 3 [ UP] or the Z- / 7 button
[DOWN].
By pressing any of the other X, Y or Z, + or – buttons, the router head will move
100mm in the selected direction.
Jogging Speed
You can select between a Low or High speed. By pressing the HIGH LOW / 0
button you can toggle between the two speeds. The High speed jog setting is
approximately 4 times the speed of Low speed jog setting.
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To Move the Router Head
The Work Envelope is a volume that defines the
movement limits of the router spindle. The X0,
Y0 corner of the work envelope is determined by
the machine’s Home Position. The X+ and Y+
limits of the work envelope are determined by
the “Table Size: Settings [MENU/MACHINE
SETUP/TABLE SIZE] and provide the “soft
limits” for the machine. The Table Size settings
prevent the possibility of the spindle
assembly/gantry from being jogged into the
machine’s frame.
Ensure that the controller display is indicating
the Machine Coordinates. Those numbers
correspond to the machine Home position
determined by physical limit switches. Machine
Coordinates are indicated on the screen by the designation “AX, AY, or AZ”. If
the Machine Coordinates are not being displayed, depressing the HIGH/LOW
and MENU buttons together will toggle between the machine coordinates and
ORIGIN coordinates. [e.g. 1-9].
1. Select Low Speed by pressing the HIGH LOW / 0 button. Select Continuous
by pressing the mode button until “Continuous” is displayed. The display will
show the position of the router head as it changes at the bottom of the display.
Move the router spindle to the home position by pressing the Home button.
2. Move the router head to the max X position by pressing X+ button until the
router spindle stops and note the displayed AX= value.
3. Press the Y+ button and hold until the router gantry stops moving. Note the
displayed AY value.
4. Typically on the Swift Vacuum machine, the work envelope will be 1300mm x
2500mm [work envelopes vary by machine model].
5. Machining can only be performed if the tool path centerlines fall within the
work envelope.
If an error message is displayed while trying to execute a program indicating an
over travel error in one of the Axes, executing the program would require that a
tool path fall outside of the machine’s Work Envelope. PLEASE NOTE THAT
THE SELECTION OF THE “ORIGIN” ALSO EFFECTS PLACEMENT OF THE
PROGRAM WITHIN THE WORK ENVELOPE.

Vacuum table
Start point foam rubber
gasket turned in
Inserting foam rubber gasket
Using the Vacuum Table
Note: The better the vacuum created, the more securely the parts will be
held in place. Follow the below instructions to obtain optimum results.
The vacuum table has 6 zones and you can set the configuration to suit the type
of work that you will be producing. Each zone is controlled by a switch that is
located at the front of the machine. The table has two holes in each zone that
extract the air and generate the vacuum. The table has grooves that ensurethe
air is extracted evenly across the zone. To seal the zone from leakage, a foam
rubber gasket is pressed into the outer grooves. This gasket sits slightly proud of
the table and is compressed by the spoil board [sometimes called sacrificial
board] as the vacuum is applied. T slots are also provided to allow you to clamp
jobs / spoil boards to the table should it be required.
Fitting the Foam Rubber Gasket
It is important that the foam rubber gasket is pressed evenly into the grove in the
vacuum table around the zone that you are constructing. To ensure a good seal,
it is strongly recommended that the gasket is turned in at the beginning [as
shown]. The gasket has a tendency to stretch while fitting and over time it may
relax and shorten. The extra length of gasket allows you to re-set it and make the
seal again. If the initial turn is not put in place, there is no margin for error and
you may have to discard a complete length just for being one inch short.
It is recommended that you initially create 3 zones, each one completely across
the table. You can change the configuration at a later stage.
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Cutting end of foam rubber gasket
Gasket turned in
Final finished joint
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Note: Do not stretch the foam rubber
gasket while you are fitting it into the
grove in the vacuum table.
Spoil Board Material and Precautions
The spoil board has two functions.
1. To protect the vacuum table from the
cutters. You will set the depth of your
cutter a few thousandths of an inch
deeper than the job thickness.
If there was no spoil board this would
mean that you would be cutting into the
vacuum table.
2. To transfer the vacuum from the table
to the job. This means that the spoil board
has to be porous to allow air to be sucked
from the underside of the job.
We have found that low cost MDF is the
best material for this function.