Snapmaker Ray User manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE
MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL
| Ray

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Before You Start
Assembling the Machine
Initial Setup
Assembling the Enclosure
Installing the Air Assist Pump
CONTENTS
Note: If you have purchased the Ray bundle with the 20W/40W Laser Module and
Enclosure, please assemble in the above order. If you have purchased other bundles, skip
the steps that include items you do not have.

Quick Start Guide | 1
BEFORE
YOU
START

2|
Before You Start
1.1 Parts List
1.1.1 Parts List of the Machine Body

Quick Start Guide | 3
The Laser Module and the Air Assist Pump are not included
if you purchase the Ray Machine Body separately.

4|
Before You Start
1.1.2 Parts List of the Enclosure

Quick Start Guide | 5

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Before You Start
The Snapmaker Enclosure helps
prevent the risk of laser leakage
during the laser process by
effectively filtering laser radiation.
Enclosure
An air purifier should be used
depending on the type and
constituent of the materials you
use, as some materials may release
hazardous and toxic fumes when
laser engraved or cut.
Air Purifier
Solid Horizontal Table
Always operate this machine
indoors on a solid horizontal table or
workbench.
Ensure that there are no flammable
and explosive materials within the
work area or around the machine
during operation, as they may cause
a fire.
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Exhaust Venting
1.2 Environment Requirements

Quick Start Guide | 7
1.3 Space Requirements

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Before You Start
1.4 Tips and Notes for Assembly
It is recommended that at least two people lift the
machine and the Enclosure.
Collect and sort the cables in time lest anyone
should trip over them.
Do NOT press the steel strip.
To install multiple screws in one step:
1. Pre-tighten the screws at the outermost corner;
2. Pre-tighten the remaining screws;
3. Tighten all the screws in the pre-tightening
order.
* Pre-tighten: To screw the screw into the hole, yet not
fully tighten it.
To install screws with the provided hex key:
1. Screw the screw into the hole with the long
handle;
2. Tighten the screw with the short handle.

Quick Start Guide | 9
1.5 Used Symbols
WARNING
CAUTION
Ignoring this type of message might result in malfunction or
damage of the product and injuries to users.
Details you should be aware of throughout the process.
EXPLANATION Provides supplementary information for a better
understanding of the instruction.
TIPS Tips offer you convenient operations and additional options.
ORIENTATION Make sure that the highlighted part is facing the right way.
Do not tighten the screws when this symbol appears. Always
tighten the screws when it is absent.

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Assembling the Machine
Assembling the
Machine

Quick Start Guide | 11
Assembling the Machine

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Assembling the Machine
Cylindrical Foot × 4
Foot Holder × 4
01/37
Attach the foot holder to the cylindrical foot.

Quick Start Guide | 13
Assembling the Machine
Foot Connector × 4
02/37
Attach the cylindrical foot to the foot connector.

14 |
Assembling the Machine
Y-axis Linear Module × 1
03/37
Identify one Linear Module labeled with "Y" on the cable connector. It will
be the left Y axis.
Take care to avoid injury from sharp edges of the steel strip.
Do not press the steel strip.

Quick Start Guide | 15
Assembling the Machine
M5 × 12 Screw × 4
H3.0 Hex Key × 1
Ensure that the foot connector is
aligned with the linear module.
04/37
Attach two foot components to the left Y axis.

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Assembling the Machine
Y-axis Linear Module × 1
05/37
Identify one Linear Module labeled with "Y" on the cable connector. It will
be the right Y axis.
Take care to avoid injury from sharp edges of the steel strip.
Do not press the steel strip.

Quick Start Guide | 17
Assembling the Machine
Ensure that the foot connector is
aligned with the linear module.
M5 × 12 Screw × 4
06/37
Attach two foot components to the right Y axis.

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Assembling the Machine
Left Linear Module Connector × 1
07/37
Insert the dowels of the left linear module connector into the dowel holes
of the left Y-axis slider.