I use a GX -6060 CNC
I have had the machine for a little over a year, and have had no problems until now.
It appears that the X and Y axis are both working fine. But the Z axis has gone mad.
If I set it up so that everything is set up that zero is the bottom left corner. It starts correctly, but within a few second the Z axis does not respond and just cuts lower and lower into the work. I now use Aspire, but previously was using another well known Software. I have tested it using bothe types of software, but with the same result.
If I move the Z axis down to the surface and then raise it instead of rising smoothly it now rises in, I can only say. 'lurches'
Has anyone any ideas as to what is wrong. For example is it a fault in the Router, or is it likey to be a fault in the electrical equipment within the machine.
Any suggestions would be MUCH apreciated and/or does anyone know a CNC expert in the Bristol are who might be able to come and sort me out.
In anticipation many thanks
Malcolm Farrant
BIG Problems with my CNC
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Re: BIG Problems with my CNC
I don't know your CNC machine, but I'd look for loose mechanical connection between Z axis motor and ballscrew or pinion gear. If not check for binding, lack of lubrication on Z axis bearings. There could be an intermittent connection to the Z axis motor, have you checked the connector and wiring? To check for Z binding, loose mechanicals I'd write a small G-code program that just moved the Z up and down repeatedly.
Kipp
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Re: BIG Problems with my CNC
Thanks Kipp I will investigate.
Best wishes
Malcolm
Best wishes
Malcolm
Re: BIG Problems with my CNC
Might look at this post:
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... ht#p160415 Gary
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... ht#p160415 Gary
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Re: BIG Problems with my CNC
Garylmast, Many thanks for the link.
The last itm in that is MOSt interesting. I will have a word with a Friend whi is a computer Wizz Kid and seek his view.
Best wishes Malcolm
The last itm in that is MOSt interesting. I will have a word with a Friend whi is a computer Wizz Kid and seek his view.
Best wishes Malcolm
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Re: BIG Problems with my CNC
MY PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
Thank you all for trying to assist me.
By sheer chance I found what was wrong.
I bought this machine diect from China. I had earlierv had a number of issues as to how they had finished my machine.
What I discovered was that the Z drive motor is connect to the drive shaft by a link with 4 allan key bolts. These I discovered were slightly loose.With the result that at times the shaft was not turning accurately.
All so simple, and at no cost (except my brain which has driven me even more mad)
Once I had tghtened up all four bolts my CNC worked like a dream
Again thank you all
Malcolm
Thank you all for trying to assist me.
By sheer chance I found what was wrong.
I bought this machine diect from China. I had earlierv had a number of issues as to how they had finished my machine.
What I discovered was that the Z drive motor is connect to the drive shaft by a link with 4 allan key bolts. These I discovered were slightly loose.With the result that at times the shaft was not turning accurately.
All so simple, and at no cost (except my brain which has driven me even more mad)
Once I had tghtened up all four bolts my CNC worked like a dream
Again thank you all
Malcolm
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Re: BIG Problems with my CNC
Malcolm, good to hear that it is fixed, that was actually what Kipp told you to check for in the first post after your question
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Re: BIG Problems with my CNC
Glad you found the issue. 95% of the time missed steps are caused by a mechanical issue. A good practice is to use some thread lock on everything that moves or vibrates!