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 […]
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
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
Description of Issue Broken or stripped X drive gears will be evident when the board stops moving through the machine when it is commanded. Usually, this stoppage will be accompanied by a grating noise from the X- gear enclosure on the right side of the machine. Once the gears are broken or stripped they will
Cleaning and lubrication of the corner posts and lead screws is essential to the machine’s operation. Be sure to check your head pressure and follow thee steps regularly.
Check & Lubricate Flexshaft Core The Flexshaft temperature should never rise to the point where the sheath cannot be held by hand for an extended period of time. If the sheath ever becomes hot to the touch, immediately stop the machine and consult the Lubrication section below. If the heating persists after lubrication please contact
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
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
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
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
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