Frozen axis - Revision history

Efeldman at 21:49, 1 September 2011

2011-09-01T21:49:37Z

Jtreacy: Modified solution, to remove wd40

2010-10-21T20:23:42Z

Modified solution, to remove wd40

Jbeck: /* Problem */

2010-10-01T16:26:59Z

‎Problem

Jbeck at 16:26, 1 October 2010

2010-10-01T16:26:40Z

Jbeck: /* Scenario */

2010-10-01T16:04:53Z

‎Scenario

Jbeck at 16:04, 1 October 2010

2010-10-01T16:04:23Z

Jbeck: moved out of KB namespace

2010-10-01T16:03:34Z

moved out of KB namespace

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== Scenario ==

* '''Axis''' will not move via interface and '''cannot be moved manually'''.
* Receives "M-x Position error, no power to controller. Re-enable controller?", circular error
* Can jog other axes
* Customer is probably cutting wood, etc.(lots of debris)

== Problem ==

* The ball nut is probably jammed-up with debris.

== Solution ==

* WD-40
* Hit "E-Stop" and POWER DOWN machine
* Thread straw from WD-40 can into groove of ball screw and into the ball nut and blow it out with copious amounts of WD-40.

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-A frozen axis is one that will not move for some reason.
+A frozen axis is one that will not move by way of the controller, and cannot be manually moved by the user when the machine is powered down.
 === Scenario ===
 * '''Axis''' will not move via interface and '''cannot be moved manually'''.
-* Receives "M-x Position error, no power to controller. Re-enable controller?", circular error
+* Receives "M-x Position error, no power to controller. Re-enable controller?", error
 * Can jog other axes
 * Customer is probably cutting wood or another material where a lot of debris is generated.
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 === Problem ===
-The ball nut is probably jammed-up with debris.
+The ball nut is possibly jammed-up with debris. This is especially likely if the machine is used to cut wood or other material that easily becomes airborne after being cut.
 === Solution ===
-* WD-40
+* Obtain a can of WD-40 that still has the red straw.
-* Hit "E-Stop" and POWER DOWN machine
+* Hit "E-Stop" and POWER DOWN machine [[Lock out power]]
-* Thread straw from WD-40 can into groove of ball screw and into the ball nut and blow it out with copious amounts of WD-40.
+* Thread the red straw from WD-40 can into groove of ball screw and into the ball nut and blow it out with copious amounts of WD-40. This will be messy, avoid being underneath the nut during this process. Take all necessary precautions to prevent eye and lung exposure to oils.
-*Once the machine is moving again remove all the WD-40 with a rag and lubricate the machine. DO NOT leave the WD-40 residue on the ball screw.
+* After putting a lot of WD-40 into the ball nut, attempt to spin it by hand, being careful around the belt and pulley. This will force the debris out of the nut.
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 === Problem ===
-* The ball nut is probably jammed-up with debris.
+The ball nut is probably jammed-up with debris.
 === Solution ===

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