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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: nywoodworker on January 23, 2015, 09:07:50 PM

Title: x axis problem
Post by: nywoodworker on January 23, 2015, 09:07:50 PM
I have a cnc router the name of the company I purchased it from is Industrial CNC. I have had a few problems in the past and have figured them out. The problem that I have now is with the X axis. It works fine until it moves about 3 feet left to right on the gantry. At this point The gantry stops. Always at the same point of travel. I have checked the gears, motor and slides. I have removed the motor of the x axis it turns in both directions. When the x gantry stops the DRO  numbers continue moving

Now this makes no scene to me the motor,not attached to anything, turns freely that would move the gantry to the left. If I switch direction, movement to the right, it turns freely but after several seconds , maybe longer, it stops turning. The motor is NOT attached to anything and it still stops when it turns , from what would be left to right.

I can manually move the X gantry either left or right with nothing binding in either direction. I can use the cnc and it works but I can not use the full travel of the x axis. Attached are the specs of my machine. Does anyone have an idea of what maybe happening. I have also switched the cables of the x and y axis. With the y cable controlling the x axis the problem still remains . the x gantry stops at the same point of travel.
Dave


Active Transit /Cutting speeds 900/700 IPM
Mechanical home switches
R and P on X and Y Drives, Ball Screw on z axis
Power 220
Anti Backlash
Router Features Specifications
Table Size 52" x 52"
X,Y,Z Working Area 49" x 49" x 12"
X,Y,Z, Traveling Position Accuracy +/- .002"
Frame Structure Steel
X.Y Structure Anti backlash Rack and Pinion
Z Structure Orbital Ball Screw
Max Speed 0-900 IPM
Max Working Speed 0-700 IPM
Spindle Power Motor High Frequency Conversion Water Cooled Motor
Working Mode 24000r/min
Working Voltage AC220V
Command Includes MACH controller, G Code, dxf
Interface PC
XY Working Tolerance < 0.02mm
Software Mach3, Type3 full function 3d

nywoodworker
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    Model of CNC Machine: Industrial CNC Router Apprentice 404

Title: Re: x axis problem
Post by: RICH on January 24, 2015, 05:32:07 AM
Is a plug in used for this machine?

Post your xml file and someone will have a look.

RICH



Title: Re: x axis problem
Post by: jimthefish on January 24, 2015, 08:13:10 AM
Have you got a soft limit set incorrectly
http://www.instructables.com/id/Setting-Soft-Limits-for-your-Industrial-CNC-Router/

Title: Re: x axis problem
Post by: nywoodworker on January 24, 2015, 01:49:58 PM
Is a plug in used for this machine?

Post your xml file and someone will have a look.

RICH




Ok i am not very good at this. What xml file are you talking about.
Dave
Title: Re: x axis problem
Post by: nywoodworker on January 24, 2015, 01:52:34 PM
Have you got a soft limit set incorrectly
http://www.instructables.com/id/Setting-Soft-Limits-for-your-Industrial-CNC-Router/


I went through setting soft limits. Nothing seemed out of norm. The problem ids still their.
Dave
Title: Re: x axis problem
Post by: RICH on January 24, 2015, 08:11:39 PM
What xml file are you talking about.

You will find the xml file that you are using in the Mach3 directory. The first part of the file name is the profile name you
use / select when Mach opens. IE; router.xml

I also was thinking that there may be a soft limit setting problem.

RICH
Title: Re: x axis problem
Post by: nywoodworker on January 26, 2015, 04:36:47 PM
What xml file are you talking about.

You will find the xml file that you are using in the Mach3 directory. The first part of the file name is the profile name you
use / select when Mach opens. IE; router.xml

I also was thinking that there may be a soft limit setting problem.

RICH
Is this the file you are referring to?

Title: Re: x axis problem
Post by: nywoodworker on January 30, 2015, 08:24:46 AM
Rich,
I was hoping you could take a look at the file I sent. I hope it is the one you were refering to.
Dave