Chapter D: Troubleshooting
72 Planmeca PlanMill 40 Technical manual
Tool changer actuation error
Obstruction inside the tool
changer (fallen tool)
Remove obstruction:
2.4 "Tool changer" on page 127
Tool changer opens too
slow
Increase exhaust flow at "close" flow control valve:
2.5.2 "If the open actuation is too slow then proceed as follows." on
page 139
Tool changer closes too
slow
Increase exhaust flow at "open" flow control valve:
2.5.4 "If the close action is too slow proceed as follows." on page
140
Open or close sensor
positioned incorrectly
Adjust sensor position:
2.6 "Tool changer closed sensor adjustment" on page 140
Damaged tool changer Replace tool changer:
2.4 "Tool changer" on page 127
Defective CPU module Replace CPU module:
2.2.2 "CPU module" on page 102
Defective open and/or close
sensor
Replace tool changer:
2.4 "Tool changer" on page 127
Tool stuck in tool bumper
Damaged or worn tool
bumper
Replace tool bumper:
2.9 "Tool holder" on page 147
Defective X-axis servo
motor
Replace X-axis servo motor:
2.13.1 "X-axis servo motor and coupling" on page 165
Loose coupling Tighten coupling clamp:
2.13.1 "X-axis servo motor and coupling" on page 165
Coolant leaking into the tool changer
Damaged or worn nose seal Replace nose seal:
2.7 "Nose seal" on page 144
Nose seal installed
incorrectly
Reinstall nose seal:
2.7 "Nose seal" on page 144
Fails to profile tools
Damaged profile sensor Replace profile sensor and calibrate:
2.10 "Profile sensor" on page 148
2.2 "Inspecting profile sensor and verifying profile sensor signal" on
page 27
Chapter C: "Calibration" on page 49
Poor profile sensor
calibration
Recalibrate:
Chapter C: "Calibration" on page 49
Motion system problem Test motion system:
2.4 "Troubleshooting mill motion system" on page 89
Fails profile sensor calibration
Symptom Problem Solution