SECTION 6
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:
Most minor difficulties that users have with the Vulcan have very simple explanations and solutions.
This Section was prepared to make it easier for operating personnel to solve such problems quickly,
so it is not necessary to consult Lockformer in many cases.
Caution Shut Off All Incoming Power To Check Any Electrical Components Before Servicing!
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Torch cutting off the sheet
1. Check the sheet size.
2. Check for correct placement. Sheet must
be against the stops.
3. Check and adjust the Zero Home plates.
Parts are being cut 1/8 to 1/4" too large, or the
machine overshoots
1. Loose or worn pinion gears.
2. Loose belt.
3. Check encoder. To check, zero the machine.
Use the MDI to move the machine to (0,120),
then physically measure the distance to see if
it moved 120 inches.
4. Switch motors.
Machine will not stop when Auto Zeroing in X or
Y axis.
1. Inspect Home Switch for visible damage.
(X-Home is at the end of the bridge, Y-Home is
on the Y-1 rail)
2. Check the gap between Home Switch and
the Homing Plate for both the X and Y Home.
Give an allowance of 0.018". (Use a feeler
gauge or piece of 26 ga. metal)
3. Wave a Quarter over the Home Switch while
the machine is moving. If it stops, adjust the
Homing Plate. If not, replace the switch.
4. Bad input/output cable on the controller.
Controller displays "Axis Following Error" after
pressing AUTO ZERO
1. Motor - Switch X and Y motor. If problem
goes to other drive motor, then bad motor.
2. Cable - Make sure cables are connected.
3. Controller
Drives will not power-up. Display says: "Press
Drives On"
1. Check the two Emergency-Stop switches.
The one on the controller and the other at the
end of the bridge.
2. Check Safety Control Cable from E-stop to
Controller.
3. Controller
Following error for X or Y axis 1. Check bearings.
2. Bad motor (switch motor to check).
X and Y Axis Movement
Cutting Errors
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