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Micromill Problem
Posted: Thu 23 Jul , 2009 16:00 pm
by kestech
I have a AES TechCenter 21 Micromill that was purchased as a Demo unit with a 1 year warranty before the US office closed. I have talked to Steve about it because the Y axis was not moving. I have since got it to move since loosening the jib, as Steve suggested. My problem now is when I try to home y, instead of moving towards the home, limit switch it moves away until it can't move anymore. What can I do here to correct this?
Thank you!
Re: Micromill Problem
Posted: Thu 23 Jul , 2009 16:37 pm
by Steve
Hi,
Having just spoken to you I can confirm that the Y home switch apears to be the problem.
The machine should drive towards the microswitch at a high speed then when the switch is hit (breaking the contact) it slows down then reverses at a slow feed. Once off the switch the contact recloses and the axis is at home.
I understand you have a spare switch so let me know how you get on.
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Re: Micromill Problem
Posted: Fri 24 Jul , 2009 8:31 am
by Steve
The problem still existed after changing the y home switch.
On further investigation the problem was found to be a loose wire on the home switch where they enter into the Nextmove card.