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XYZ Machine Tools
ProTURN SLX 1630 ProtoTRAK SLX CNC Safety, Installation, Service & Parts List Manual
Possible Cause
Check This
Electronic handwheel failure
The Z handwheel should count 2.54 mm per revolution in both
directions in fine mode and 10.2 mm per revolution in course
mode. The X handwheel should count 0.51 mm per revolution in
both directions in fine mode and 2.54 mm per revolution in
course mode.
Servo driver failure
See Servo driver Section 4.5.
Motor Encoder not counting
See Motor
diagnostics (not applicable with Glass Scale option)
Computer/Pendant failure
See Computer/Pendant diagnostics section 4.3.
3.4.4 X and Z-Axis DRO Counting in Wrong Direction
The DRO is counting in the wrong direction.
The positive directions for each axis are:
X-axis
– cross slide moves toward the operator
Z-axis
– carriage moves toward tailstock
Do the following service code and procedures:
Code 33
Software Identification. This is needed if you call Customer Service.
Code 313
Check the line that specifies the product.
If the product does not match the machine then the machine ID key will need to be replaced.
3.4.5 X and Z-Axis Electric Handwheels Turn in Wrong
Direction
The Electric Handwheels turn in the wrong direction.
The positive directions for each Electric Handwheel are:
X-axis
- Electric Handwheel turns counterclockwise.
Z-axis
- Electric Handwheel turns clockwise.
Do the following service code and procedures:
Code 308
Reverse X-axis Handwheel Direction.
Code 310
Reverse Z-axis Handwheel Direction.
3.5 Problems with the Machine Tool
3.5.1 Spindle Stalls or Turns-Off During Machining
During machining, the spindle turns off and loses power. First check incoming
voltage and connections.
Possible Cause
Check This
Machine Tool and Setup problem
Check the type of material being cut, type and size of cutting tool,
RPM, and Feed rate. Also check the condition of the cutter to
verify that the cutter is not dull. See Machine Tool & Setup Section
4.1.
Motor drive Belt is slipping
Check the alignment, condition, and tension of the Drive Belt.
Cut more than the machine is capable Check speeds, feeds and depth of cut
