Cleaning and lubricating the bitplate
When your bit plate is sticking, its most likely dirty. These quick steps will get it moving freely again.
A/B/C Cleaning
A/B/C Board Feeding Or Sandpaper Belt Problems
Inconsistent Board Measurements or Tracking Issues
Description of Issue This occurs when the machine measures differently in the length (or X) direction in seemingly similar situations. For example, you measure two similar colored and conditioned boards and the machine comes up with widely varying lengths. Possible Causes Cause can be: board defects, rolled up belt, low head pressure, damaged or missing
A/B/C Cleaning, A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions
Cleaning the Y and Z rails
The guide rods/rails upon which the cutting head assembly rides need to be kept free of cutting debris. They should be wiped or blown off before carving a project, and wiped occasionally with a thin coat of light oil for lubrication. If the rails are allowed to accumulate dust and debris, the machine will halt
A/B/C Head Pressure, A/B/C Head Will Not Raise/Lower
Checking the head pressure
Every CarveWright machine should have its headpressure checked regularly. Especially after any shipping. With an inexpensive bathroom scale, this important maintenance step can be performed in minutes. Head Pressure: Sand Paper – 75 to 85 lbs Heavy Duty – 80 to 90 lbs (Needs to be high end for rotary jig.) The weather can affect
A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions
Rotating the flexshaft pivot (tophat)
Over time the bearing that holds the flexshaft into the top of the z-truck can wear a divot in the end of the flexshaft. This can cause the flexshaft to vibrate and chatter more than it should. These quick steps will show you how to quickly resolve this issue
A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine
No Power to the Machine
Description of Issue The machine appears to have no power because nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the machine is turned on. Possible Causes Machine not plugged in, no power to the outlet, machine not turned on, contrast knob for the LCD turned too far down, faulty LCD display, faulty power supply, faulty
A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine
Machine Reboots at Random Times
Description of Issue The machine loses power at random times and reboots to the main menu. Possible Causes Causes include: other machines are on the same power circuit (including unexpected items like AC units, compressors, refrigerators, and sump pumps), a faulty power supply, a faulty controller, a faulty power switch, or a short somewhere in
A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions
Replacing the Z motor pack
After several hundred hours of usage, the motors that control the machine’s motion can have parts of them wear out. These steps show how to replace the z-motor pack that controls the up and down motion of the machine. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Replacing the Z Motor Or Watch This Video
A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine
LCD Shows Random Characters
Description of Issue During initial power up, the LCD screen displays a series of random characters. Possible Causes The cause is either a defective controller board (A2065) or a faulty LCD cable. Troubleshooting Steps Insure connectivity of cable. Send controller/cable in for testing. (Always make sure you are properly packing controller – see video.) Replacement of
A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine
LCD Shows Black Squares
Description of Issue The LCD screen shows nothing but black squares when the machine is turned on. There is no way to proceed through the menus. Possible Causes Causes include: no memory card inserted in the machine, the contrast knob on the keypad turned too high, a faulty memory card, a faulty controller electronics board,