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Vision VE810 S5 User Manual
Problem: Ragged engraved characters.
Possible solutions:
1. If the quality of cut is ragged or exhibits steps, there may be play in the cutter. This could be in the
gap between the cutter and the spindle shaft. Maybe the shaft is worn or the spindle bearings need to
be replaced. Once a shaft starts to wear and a cutter is loose, the problem can worsen quickly.
2. The spindle is loose in the housing or block.
3. The carriage is loose or has excessive play. Check the Z-Axis bearings or slide.
4. Lubricate the lead screws as explained in the Maintenance section.
Problem: My baseline is off.
Possible solutions:
1. The machine's home position may have changed. The table or carriage may have been bumped
during set-up. Maybe the previous job was cut short and the system did not return back to its
mechanical home or limit switches. Move the table, bridge or carriage physically to home or send it
home via the software.
2. Check your software layout for errors.
Problem: While burnishing anodized aluminum, I have voids or non-engraved areas.
Possible solutions:
1. Try re-engraving the same plate again. Some anodized aluminum plates have a very hard surface and
two passes are required.
2. Switch to a diamond burnisher. The more common carbide tools may have difficulty getting through
the surface and are more easily worn, thus sometimes skipping across the surface.
3. Increase the pre-load of the burnishing adapter.
4. Try other materials. Same reasons as above. Some materials are too tough to engrave.
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