My Baseline Is Off; Mechanical Problems; No X, Y Or Z-Axis Movement - Vision 1612 User Manual

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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 lead screws with recommended lubricant.
Problem: My baseline is off.
Possible solutions:
1. You're not at the mechanical or software home. Maybe the table or carriage was 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 keystroke errors.
Problem: While burnishing aluminum I have voids or non-engraved areas.
Possible solutions:
1. Try re-engraving the same plate again. Some of the anodized aluminum plates have very hard
surfaces and two passes are required.
2. Switch to a diamond burnisher. The more common carbide tools may have difficulty getting
through the tough surface and are more easily worn down, thus sometimes skipping across the
surface.
3. Increase the pressure of the z-axis or burnishing adaptor.
4. Try other materials. Same reasons as above. Some materials, from some vendors, are just plain
tough.
Hints:
Always try to solve the problems yourself before seeking help. A little patience goes a long way.
Never work on any problem that gets you so frustrated that you become irritated at the machine,
the service technician, or the salesman. It's only a machine, don't let it get the best of you.
Contact your dealer.

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS

Problem: No X, Y or Z-Axis movement.
Possible solutions:
1. Check that the controller power is on.
2. Check that the drives are turned on.
3. Check the table cable for a solid connection. It may be helpful to remove the cable,
reconnect and tighten the hold down screws to ensure a good connection.
4. Ensure that the job has been transferred to the controller (Green start light is ON).
5. Ensure that the emergency STOP button is not depressed, then turn the drives on.
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