Older axiom AR6 won't do surfacing runs without digging in

[andyn]

As in the subject. I've been running this machine for years, almost always worked good. Lately, when I try to do a .03 surfacing run on wood material, after about half the pattern, it starts to dig into the material on the Z axis, to the point of jamming and bringing down the machine.  I have surfaced many things before, but this is a new one to me. (I did have a cable chain bind once before, but this new and costing me money)

Any thoughts on this? Photos coming...

[toddd]

Jul 9, 2022 16:58:59 GMT -5 andyn said:

As in the subject. I've been running this machine for years, almost always worked good. Lately, when I try to do a .03 surfacing run on wood material, after about half the pattern, it starts to dig into the material on the Z axis, to the point of jamming and bringing down the machine.  I have surfaced many things before, but this is a new one to me. (I did have a cable chain bind once before, but this new and costing me money)

Any thoughts on this? Photos coming...

Have you checked the Z axis coupling? Is it tight and the bumpers in good shape, they are red plastic bits between the coupling ends.

Was your work held down well and not lifting with the uncut bit?

some ideas

[grossmsj]

When was the last time you gave your spindle and collets a good cleaning?
www.precisebits.com/tutorials/coletcareprocedure.htm

[jgarciaa]

Jul 9, 2022 16:58:59 GMT -5 andyn said:

As in the subject. I've been running this machine for years, almost always worked good. Lately, when I try to do a .03 surfacing run on wood material, after about half the pattern, it starts to dig into the material on the Z axis, to the point of jamming and bringing down the machine.  I have surfaced many things before, but this is a new one to me. (I did have a cable chain bind once before, but this new and costing me money)

Any thoughts on this? Photos coming...

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