Part Vii Troubleshooting; Engraving Problems - Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual

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7 Troubleshooting
7.1

Engraving Problems

Problem: Engraving on the plate is "slanted".
Possible solutions:
1. Check material for squareness. Is the engraving material square?
2. Check to see if the material on the table is indeed at a true home and is square to your T-slot edge
guides.
3. Check to insure that the T-slot edge guides are secure and flush to the T-Slot table. Hint: Always
inspect the job before removing your plate from the system. You may be able to salvage it by re-
engraving the job, or you may be able to analyze the problem and prevent repeating it. Perhaps the
plate moved during engraving. Removing it without inspection would prevent you from detecting this
problem.
Problem: When using a nose cone, the engraving is "shallow" across the top or left margin of your plate.
It engraves properly when the spindle is away from the edge.
Possible solutions:
1. The nose cone is riding on the T-slot edge guides. Loosen and lower the edge guides so that they are
below the level of your material surface. Re-tighten the thumbscrews.
2. Check to see if the material is riding on the T-slot edge guides. It's not hard to miss during set-up
especially if the plate is thin material.
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