Chapter 1 - Before You Begin 9
DEFINITION OF TERMS (see Figure 1.1)
1. X-Axis Leadscrew - The screw that drives the left to right motion of the machine.
2. X-Axis Linear Rails - The 1/2” round rails that the carriage assembly rides on.
3. Y-Axis Linear Rails - The 1/2” round rails that the t-slot table rides on.
4. Y-Axis Leadscrew - The screw that drives the front to back motion of the machine.
5. T-Slot Table - Also referred to as the work surface, this aluminum bed supported by
the Y-Axis linear rails allows placement of the engraving material or special clamps and
fixtures. The slots in the table are shaped with an upside-down T, with the bottom of the T
being a single-line slot across the top of the table. The slots are used to hold various
accessory holders, clamps, and jigs.
6. Front Panel - This is the area in which you control the table movement. You can start,
stop, pause, cancel a job and set the spindle surface. Also, you can control the speed at
which the table moves and the spindle RPM.
7. Quick Lock Vise - This is the clamp assembly that is included with the VE-810
Engraver that allows you to lock your material on the T-Slot table.
8. Table Home Position - This is the place on the T-Slot table where you position your
engraving material. All work is referenced from this position.
9. Spindle - This is the part where the engraving cutters are inserted and adjusted for
depth of cut.
10. Spindle Motor Pulley - This is where the motor belt runs from. It runs from the
spindle motor pulley to the spindle causing the spindle to turn. (The spindle motor pulley is
hidden by the cover. In order to see it, you must remove the covers).
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