Description of Issue There are several issues that can be caused by inserting a board that is below the .5” minimum required thickness into the machine. These errors are all associated with other problems too so sometimes it is hard to diagnose unless you check the board thickness right away. Possible Causes A thin board […]
Description of Issue At startup the machine reports this error. Possible Causes The serial number stored on the controller electronics is corrupt. Troubleshooting Steps Verify that the serial number is corrupt by turning the machine ON and navigating to the Configurations Menu from the CarveWright Main Menu by using the up/down arrows or pressing the
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 y-motor pack that controls the up and down motion of the machine. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Replacing the Y Motor
The rollers that hold down the board have switches that alert the machine when a board is under them. If dust is preventing these switches from engaging, the machine will think there is no board. These easy steps show you how to keep them clean and clear to perform their task. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Checking
The board sensor, located on the bottom of the z-truck, may get clogged with dust over time. Use these steps to check it and clean it, when necessary. We highly suggest a dust collection insert be added to your system. Choose one of these two.
There are several maintenance instances where you may need to remove the headcover. These steps illustrate the process. Head Cover – Removal (PDF)
The sandpaper belts can tear or roll-up over time. Replacing the sandpaper belts or upgrading to the Heavy Duty rubber belts is easy to do with these steps. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Installation of Heavy Duty Traction Belts Or Watch This Video
Over time the carbon brushes on the cut motor will wear down and need to be replaced. This video outlines the process.
Advanced slicing strategies for the CarveWright STL Slicer
The CarveWright DXF Layout allows the import of vector line graphics in a DXF format. This video demonstrates how to use the importer to layout and tile large projects.