ACU-RITE MILLPWR Old Style - Manual (Page 133)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MILLPWR
Page 9-6
Operation Manual
Symptom Problem Recommendation
System Not Repeating or Circles
Out of Round (Cont.)
Machine Tool Related Problems
(Cont.)
Tram the head.
Lower the quill full travel with a
sturdy tool in the spindle. Set up a
dial indicator to check movement
of the spindle; then move the tool
side-to-side. Total movement
should be within the machine tool
manufacturers’ specifications
between the spindle and the
spindle bearing and between the
quill and the bore. Replace the
spindle bearing if necessary.
Linear Encoders
Check each linear encoder and
reading head for proper install-
ation and that the mounting
brackets are secured.
Servo Motor Module Out of
Adjustment
Contact your ACU-RITE
MILLPWR Representative.
Should the above recom-
mendation not correct the
applicable problem, contact your
ACU-RITE MILLPWR
representative.
Incorrect Dimensions
Programming Error
Verify the dimensions for each
step of the program.
Check that the correct tool num-
ber and diameter are being used for
each step of the program.
Measure the tool diameter to check
for tool wear.
Ensure that the correct scale factor
(multiplier) is being used.
Also refer to: System not
Repeating or Circles Out of Round.
(p. 9-5)