GRAVOGRAPH IM4 - Description; Front View of the Machine

First contact IM4 machine . 9
Description
The IM4 machine is an engraving machine.
It has a control panel connecting the software which is in the machine.
Files to be engraved are transferred from the computer to the machine by the intermediary of a cable which is plugged into the serial port
of the IM4 machine.
The actual engraving process is controlled by the spindle.
The object to be engraved is held by a vice (as standard) or by any other system recommended by GRAVOGRAPH (consult your
GRAVOGRAPH dealer for more information on systems available).
The IM4 machine has a maximum engraving surface area of 4"
3/4
x 3"
5/32
inches
( 120 x 80 mm).
Front view of the machine
(pict. 1)
H. Base
J. Ensemble tool holder
K. Vice with pair of jaws
L. Main stop button
B. Control panel (9-key control keyboard)
Tool holder
(pict. 2)
J1. Cutter
J2. Cutter button
J3. Pressure knurl on spindle
J6. Scaled knob
J7. Nose nut
J8. Index finger
Vice
The vice allows to hold odd shaped and small objects to be engraved (small volume).
To mount a pair of jigs onto the vice (pict. 3):
1. Open the jaws by turning the tightening knob anti-clockwise.
Open them far enough so as to mount the jaws easily.
2. Push the jigs firmly onto the pins of the jaws .