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Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt
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DOC #:7301-0-US70-111318-AM-01-02
Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt
Over time, the timing belts on the 4400 and 4800 machines that join the
motor and pinion gear pulleys will wear out and require replacements. The
instructions below explain the procedure for replacing the belts.
1/8 Allen Wrench
3/16 Allen Wrench
9/64 Allen Wrench
5/64 Allen Wrench
BEFORE BEGINNING, PLEASE POWER OFF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE
ACCUMOVE CONTROLLER!*
*Irreparable damage will occur to the controller and will not be covered
under warranty if the equipment is not turned off.
Removing the plasma torch shown in Fig. 1.
1/4 Allen Wrench
(1) Zip Tie
Fig. 1: Plasma torch.
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- Page 1 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Over time, the timing belts on the 4400 and 4800 machines that join the Intro: motor and pinion gear pulleys will wear out and require replacements. The instructions below explain the procedure for replacing the belts. ...
- Page 2 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Being careful to avoid the pinch point at the magnet, gently hold and pull Step 1: the torch in the direction shown in Fig. 2 to dismount the torch holder puck from the magnetic breakaway base. Slide the braided metal cable off of the catch tab to move the torch away from Z-axis lifter.
- Page 3 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Removing the Z-axis lifter shown in Fig. 3. Part 2: Remove the 4-pin molex on the right side of the Z-axis lifter as shown in Fig. Step 1: 4 by pressing down on the switch release and pulling the two ends apart. Fig.
- Page 4 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Unscrew and remove the cable clip on the left side of the Z-axis lifter as Step 2: shown in Fig. 5. Fig. 5: Removing the cable clip. Disconnect the Z-axis motor cable as shown in Fig. 6a & b. Try to avoid Step 3: pulling from the cable so none of the wires pull out of the cable plug.
- Page 5 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Disconnect the breakaway cable (3 pin DIN) cable on the left side of the Z- Step 4: axis lifter as shown in Fig. 7a & b. Fig. 7: Disconnecting the breakaway cable (3 pin DIN) on the left side of the Z-axis lifter.
- Page 6 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Remove the four screws from the torch mount as shown in Fig. 9a with a Step 6: 1/4 Allen Wrench and dismount the torch mount as shown in Fig. 9b. Fig. 9: Remove the screws on each inside corner of the plasma torch mount. Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt DOC #:7301-0-US70-111318-AM-01-02 support@torchmate.com...
- Page 7 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Removing the tool plate and gantry motor as shown in Fig. 10. Part 3: Fig. 10: Tool plate. Remove each of the three screws on the left and right sides of the tool plate Step 1: holding the bellows as shown in Fig.
- Page 8 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Pull back the bellows to expose the inside of the gantry as shown in Fig. 12. Step 2: Fig. 12: Exposed gantry. Disconnect the sensor connection as shown in Fig. 13a & b and remove it Step 3: from the gantry by pulling it out from the right side of the tool plate.
- Page 9 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Unscrew each of the four screws on the tool plate as shown in Fig. 14a and Step 4: remove it by pulling it up and off to the side as shown in Fig. 14b. Fig.
- Page 10 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Remove the two shoulder bolts as shown in Fig. 16a & b to remove the mo- Step 6: tor. Please note that only the bottom shoulder bolt has a spring. Fig. 16: Removing the gantry motor from the gantry. Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt DOC #:7301-0-US70-111318-AM-01-02 support@torchmate.com...
- Page 11 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Removing the Gantry Motor Belt. Part 4: Loosen the four motor screws with a 9/64 Allen Wrench in each of the cor- Step 1: ners as shown below in Fig. 17, making sure to not fully remove them from the plate.
- Page 12 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Remove the four screws shown in Fig. 19 with a 9/64 Allen Wrench . Step 3: Fig. 19: Remove the four screws shown. Remove the four aluminum bushings shown in Fig. 20. Step 4: Fig.
- Page 13 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Push up on the belt from the large pulley to release it from the small pulley. Step 5: Remove the belt from the motor assembly as shown in Fig. 21. Fig. 21: Removing the belt. Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt DOC #:7301-0-US70-111318-AM-01-02 support@torchmate.com...
- Page 14 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Installing & Adjusting the New Motor Belt Part 5: Place the belt as shown in Fig. 17. Step 1: Fig. 17: Placing the belt. Place a portion of the belt onto the large pulley. Then spin the top gear in Step 2: the direction shown to ensure the teeth from the belt “catch”...
- Page 15 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Place the aluminum bushings as shown and tighten the four screws with a Step 3: 9/64 Allen Wrench as shown in Fig. 19. Fig. 19: Reinstalling the aluminum bushings. Tighten the set screw with a 5/64 Allen Wrench as shown in Fig. 20 in small Step 4: increments (1/8 to 1/4 of a turn at a time).
- Page 16 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Once the proper tension has been achieved, tighten the four screws as Step 5: shown in Fig. 21 with a 9/64 Allen Wrench to secure the motor into position. Fig. 21: Tightening the four screws. Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt DOC #:7301-0-US70-111318-AM-01-02 support@torchmate.com...
- Page 17 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Reinstallation of the Gantry Motor Part 6: Align the gantry motor as shown in Fig. 22 and secure each of the shoulder Step 1: bolts on the aluminum mounting plate with a 3/16 Allen Wrench, making sure the short bolt is on the top side and the long bolt is on the bottom.
- Page 18 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Align the tool plate as shown in Fig. 24a and fasten it to the aluminum Step 3: brackets using the four screw slots shown. Fig. 24: Installing the tool plate. Feed the sensor cable through the back slot and connect it to the sensor as Step 4: shown in Fig.
- Page 19 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Re-secure the left bellow using the three screw slots on the left side of the Step 5: tool plate as shown in Fig. 26a-c. Fig. 26: Re-securing the left bellow. Connect the gantry motor cable as shown in Fig. 27. Make sure the release Step 6: switch snaps into position so that the two ends are locked into position.
- Page 20 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt On the right side of the tool mount, align the sensor (top) and motor Step 7: (bottom) cables in the grooves as shown in Fig. 28. Fig. 28: Aligning the sensor (top) and motor (motor) cables. While ensuring that the two previous cables are in their grooves, slide the Step 8: right bellow and align the three holes and reinsert the three screws as...
- Page 21 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Measure 7 and 3/8 inches from the bottom of the table and mount the Z- Step 9: axis lifter to the tool mount with the four screws on each corner as shown in Fig. 30. Fig.
- Page 22 Replacing the 4x00 X-Axis Motor Belt Reinstall the cable clip with the cables routed as shown in Fig. 32a & b. Step 11: Fig. 32: Routing the cables and reinstalling the cable clip. Slide in the plasma torch onto the magnetic mounting plate as shown in Fig. Step 12: Fig.
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