Testing of XYZ Axis and Cut Motor (PDF)
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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
Cut Motor Changes Speed in the Middle of the Project.
Description of Issue The cut motor audibly changes pitch during a carving. This is indicative of the sensor losing track of the RPM and defaulting to a pre-programmed speed. Possible Causes The cause of this change is most likely a faulty board sensor or sensor magnet. Troubleshooting Steps Check to see that the cut motor […]
Cut Motor Not Spinning
Description of Issue The cutting motor does not turn on at the beginning of the carving. Possible Causes Causes include: a faulty switch, a loose connector, a faulty X-termination board, a pinched wire in the cut motor, a loose power wire, a head cover that is not engaging the AC motor switch, or a bad […]
E37 – Cut Motor Motor Sensor Fault
This error message occurs when STOP is pressed when prompting to check the cut motor.
Removing Cut Motor
Over time the carbon brushes on the cut motor will wear down and need to be replaced. This video outlines the process.
Check Cut Motor
Description of Issue The machine can report a Check Cut Motor message when the sensors are not reading the expected cut motor RPM. This cut motor message can be disregarded if the user desires. The motor will run without the sensor feedback but may run fast. Possible Causes Causes include: a cut motor that is […]