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Nov 13, 2017 8:16:23 GMT -5
Post by Scott Taylor on Nov 13, 2017 8:16:23 GMT -5
I am having a operator issue, when I try to ALL HOME my axiom 8 pro the machine wants to go past the home point plus the "Y" will only travel about 4 inches then stops even when I manually move it and my dsp flashes limit. What can I do
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Nov 16, 2017 8:46:29 GMT -5
Post by Axiom Tool Group on Nov 16, 2017 8:46:29 GMT -5
Scott, we spoke yesterday. Can you give me an update on what you've found since our last conversation.
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Nov 23, 2017 22:49:05 GMT -5
Post by wheatwang on Nov 23, 2017 22:49:05 GMT -5
Hi Scott, My machine seems to have similar problem. I just got the hobby series out of the box and set up. First problem, The table size and the pulse were set wrong from the factory. Then we loaded a "restore data" file downloaded from axiom. Now, when we press the home button the machine has a seizure when it gets to the end of the table where home should be. I'm not sure why the proximity sensors arent tripping. I wish I could find someone who could explain how to set the limits. please help SOS
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Dec 1, 2017 18:08:29 GMT -5
Post by wheatwang on Dec 1, 2017 18:08:29 GMT -5
Great customer service. Axiom resolved the issue promptly.
Thanks!
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Dec 14, 2017 20:27:34 GMT -5
Post by damonlayne on Dec 14, 2017 20:27:34 GMT -5
Would it be possible for Customer Support (or a Member) post the solutions to the issues raised? It may help me with the issues I am seeing. Much appreciated.
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Apr 6, 2019 18:59:51 GMT -5
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Post by dfj on Apr 6, 2019 18:59:51 GMT -5
Hello we just got our ar8 pro powered today and all went smoothly until we tried to home the machine. X and y both homed successfully however the z would go up to the limit switch but would not read zero on the handheld controller as the other two axis did, instead it read +68.421. What does this mean and how can we fix it. Please help we are excited to use our brand new machine thank you.
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Apr 6, 2019 19:32:26 GMT -5
Post by stevem on Apr 6, 2019 19:32:26 GMT -5
If the spindle is going all the way up, I don't think it matters what the controller says. As long X and Y are homed and at zero, all is well.
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Apr 8, 2019 14:25:22 GMT -5
Post by Axiom Tool Group on Apr 8, 2019 14:25:22 GMT -5
The HOME position and the ORIGIN are not the same.
Your HOME is always the front/left corner of the machine for X & Y and the top of the travel for the Z axis.
Your 0.00 point however, or your ORIGIN....is user defined and will be placed where ever it is needed. Most often this is one of the four corners of the material.
The X & Y Axes can read 0.00 at any location, however...the Z axis will generally only read 0.00 when the bit is down at the material.
When you HOME the machine, the X & Y Axes read 0.00 because that front corner is where the Origin was programmed. However, the Z axis is indicating that it is 68mm above where its origin is located.
To put it simply, that display indicates how far in either -/+ direction that any axis is from its current program Origin.
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Apr 8, 2019 17:31:58 GMT -5
Post by trung999 on Apr 8, 2019 17:31:58 GMT -5
When you HOME the machine, the X & Y Axes read 0.00 because that front corner is where the Origin was programmed. However, the Z axis is indicating that it is 68mm above where its origin is located. I think the value of 68mm is based on where Z(0) was last set i.e. it will always change as you change bits.
One nice thing is that even after powering off the machine remembers the origins XYZ(0,0,0) of all 9 work coordinate systems. I have come to trust XY(0) since it tells me after Homing where HOME is relative to the last work coordinates used. I always re-zero the Z-axis although it seems to remember Z(0) as well. Should I trust that?
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Apr 8, 2019 18:46:56 GMT -5
Post by gerry on Apr 8, 2019 18:46:56 GMT -5
Yes. I haven't had a problem in 1.5 years. If in doubt, I always re-HOME. In case of stalling bit, etc.
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Apr 13, 2019 14:06:42 GMT -5
Post by alt on Apr 13, 2019 14:06:42 GMT -5
I am having a operator issue, when I try to ALL HOME my axiom 8 pro the machine wants to go past the home point plus the "Y" will only travel about 4 inches then stops even when I manually move it and my dsp flashes limit. What can I do Brand new user here. Just got my AR8 pro setup. After flattening the spoil board I ran through one basic cut without issues. Shut down for the night, came back to do another project and now I have the exact symptoms that the OP posted. The Y travel only moves a couple inches before it flashes limit, the spindle travel hits limit 3 inches above the spoil board, the X axis has the most travel but stops a few inches from max, and lastly the ALL HOME tries to move past the limit switches. Any help is appreciated until I can get tech support on the line this week. Thanks, Ryan
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Apr 13, 2019 17:15:15 GMT -5
Post by gerry on Apr 13, 2019 17:15:15 GMT -5
Are your limit switches tight? Does initial startup HOME work correctly?
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Apr 13, 2019 17:25:06 GMT -5
Post by alt on Apr 13, 2019 17:25:06 GMT -5
Are your limit switches tight? Does initial startup HOME work correctly? Hi Gerry, Yes, the limit switches are tight and no obstructions, damage or anything abnormal. I've had the unit about 4 days and so it is brand new. The startup HOME is the way I first noticed the problem. When it moves to the HOME position it is still being powered as though it hasnt hit its limit. I have to stop the movement. I then decided to use the controller to move each axis independently, only to realize that it stops short on each.
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Apr 13, 2019 21:59:48 GMT -5
Post by gerry on Apr 13, 2019 21:59:48 GMT -5
It sounds like your limit switches have moved. Loosen the first one that isn't HOMEing correctly, then tap it slightly on the axis and re-tighten. It doesn't have to be locked down too tight to test. If that solves it, then lock it down. I've knocked mine out of kilter a couple of time when working on the machine.
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Apr 14, 2019 7:39:42 GMT -5
Post by alt on Apr 14, 2019 7:39:42 GMT -5
It sounds like your limit switches have moved. Loosen the first one that isn't HOMEing correctly, then tap it slightly on the axis and re-tighten. It doesn't have to be locked down too tight to test. If that solves it, then lock it down. I've knocked mine out of kilter a couple of time when working on the machine. Thanks Gerry. I did as you suggested and the machine is back up and running. Thanks for taking the time to help. Due to my lack of experience, I was assuming that the issue was larger than just checking a single limit switch. Even though I was already attempting to do this, it just helped prove to me the importance of HOMEing the machine every time.
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Apr 14, 2019 13:09:32 GMT -5
Post by gerry on Apr 14, 2019 13:09:32 GMT -5
HOMEing the machine at startup recalibrates the machine and provides the accuracy.
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