Author name: Lovchik Bros

Joe Lovchik has spent his whole life creating things. His artistic talent was discovered at a very young age as he was always drawing pictures and, even today, it is rare not to find a sketch of something on his desk that he has mindlessly doodled. Joe’s passion for art led him to earn a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Wichita State University. During his early years in college, Joe worked as an art director for a major sportswear company where he gained knowledge in industry marketing and brand management. His career was further expanded as he spent the next 10 years working as Art Director for advertising agencies specializing in brand development. One such brand was a side project for his brother Chris, the inventor of a new personal-sized CNC now known as the CarveWright System. Eventually persuaded to move to Texas, Joe became the Marketing Director for CarveWright. Since joining LHR full-time in 2007, he has played several key roles in its growth including development of the company website, marketing and sales materials, creation of learning tools, videos and tutorials, and conceptualization of new product development. His knowledge and expertise in graphics software has allowed him to help guide the software developers in their advancement of the CarveWright software. Using these resources, Joe has become one of the foremost experts for the CarveWright System.

A/B/C Probe

Introduction to the Scanning Probe

Introduction The CarveWright scanning probe enables the user to create a height map of and existing surface that can then be imported into the CarveWright Design Software libraries for use on any project. Please become familiar with the Probe Operators Manual as it explains will explain, in depth, the many features of the CarveWright Scanning

A/B/C Other Problems

Z-Truck Overheating

Description of Issue The temperature of the Z-truck should stay below 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) at all times.  As a rule of thumb, if you cannot hold your hand on the surface of the truck for more than 5 seconds it is too hot.  There is a run-in period with a new machine

A/B/C Other Problems

Bit Not Touching the Bit Plate

Description of Issue The machine uses the top surface on the swinging bit touch plate (located at the far right of travel) to locate the position of the bit tip during its homing routine.  Failure to touch the top surface of the bit plate results in a “Please Load Bit Error” discussed above. The bit

A/B/C Other Problems

Clicking Sound Heard During Homing or Carving

Description of Issue A clicking sound is heard from the machine during homing or carving, especially when the Y truck is moving to the right of the machine.  The clicking can also precede a Y/Z stall or even a skipping in the raster pattern. Possible Causes Causes include: a loose Y/Z belt tensioner, a frozen

A/B/C Head Pressure, A/B/C Head Will Not Raise/Lower

Head Will Not Raise Up

Description of Issue The head fails to raise-up when using the crank. Possible Causes Causes include: the red locking lever is engaged, the head is raised to the top of travel, the crank handle is not engaging, the head is not level, or there is damage to the cranking mechanism. Troubleshooting Steps Check that the

A/B/C Head Pressure, A/B/C Head Will Not Raise/Lower

Head Will Not Lower

Description of Issue The head fails to lower when using the crank.  Usually it sits in place and the crank clutch continues to click. Possible Causes Causes include: the red locking lever is engaged, the head is raised to the top of travel and stuck, the lowering mechanism needs lubrication, the crank handle is not

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