Laguna Swift Vacuum CNC
Asmbly recently acquired a Laguna Swift Vacuum CNC router. It uses the same software and workflow as the Laguna iQ CNC, but with a 5'x10' vacuum table work surface.
Cutting fluids are not permitted to be used on the woodshop CNC machines including the Laguna Swift and Laguna IQ CNCs.
Cutting of soft metals, such as aluminum and brass, is permitted on the Laguna Swift and Laguna IQ CNCs. Please be sure to clean the machine thoroughly to ensure all chips are cleared from the gantry and ways.
Hard metals like steel and cast iron are not permitted to be cut on the woodshop CNCs.
Members must complete the Intro to CNC Routers Class before using this tool
The Laguna Swift CNC has a 3hp continuous-duty liquid-cooled spindle and a 5' x 10' vacuum hold-down worktable.
It's equipped with a 4th-axis kit for turning workpieces up to 4" in diameter.
Resources
Maintenance
This tool is owned by Asmbly Makerspace for the use of its members. Please submit a problem report if maintenance is required.
This should serve as a reference on how to properly finish up your CNC session. Please pay special attention to #6 and #7.
- Take out bit. Remove/return nut and collet to toolbox.
- Turn off workholding vacuum, remove hold-downs, vacuum spoilboard, use chisel to flatten bumps
- Use vacuum/broom to clean around machine. Don’t use airgun to just blow it away!
- Sign out of Vcarve and the browser. Return shared USB drive to toolkit
- Shut down machine using procedure on laminated sheet
- Empty Dust Collector Barrel and Bag (if present)
- Clean DC Filter. (Big CNC - See sticker on side of DC).
- Return/organize/close CNC toolboxes
- Post cool pictures of your project on Discourse to encourage other members and build community
Filter Cleaning Steps
These are required after every use and should take no more than 30 seconds.
Filter Cleaning Video TODO Relocate video to proper in-house server.
- Power On the Machine
- Close Inlet Blast Gate (White Circle)
- Push down Pulse Bar (Black Circle) 5 times. Wait 2-3 seconds between pulses.
- Open the inlet blast gate
