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 […]
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
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
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
Learn the basics of the Designer Slicer Add-On Module using the included Venus bust model. This video covers scaling a 3D model, creating a slicing strategy, and saving completed slices to Designer’s Pattern Library—giving you the tools you need to start carving larger and more complex projects on your CarveWright CNC.
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
Take your 3D projects to the next level with two-sided carving using the Designer Slicer Add-On Module. In this video, we cover the complete process of slicing a 3D model for front and back carving, then laying out those slices in Designer for precise alignment and carving. This tutorial is ideal for users looking to
This video explores how the Vector Drawing Suite and 3D Pattern Modeling Suite work together to model patterns. This tutorial demonstrates the Sweep, Revolve, and Puffing tools from the 3D suite and the Smart Spline, Offset Path, and Copy Offset tools from the Vector suite