XYZ Machine Tools SMX 3500 User Manual (English)

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Steven JohnsonSep 8, 2025
What causes the Z-axis to be noisy on my XYZ Machine Tools SMX 3500 Power Tool?
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  bradsmithSep 8, 2025
  If the Z-axis on your XYZ Machine Tools Power Tool is noisy, consider these possible causes: * **Machine Tool and Setup:** Check for any looseness in the setup (Tool, Tool holder, Part, Vice, or Fixture). * **Lubrication:** Ensure all the Way surfaces are getting proper lubrication. * **Gibs:** Check the adjustment of the Z-axis Gibs using the Z-axis Gib adjustment procedure. * **Mechanical Drive Train:** Look for misaligned ballscrews, or top and lower bearing failure. * **Motor Failure:** Replace the Z-axis motor if it has failed.
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Leah HooverSep 12, 2025
How do I fix a limit switch error on my XYZ Machine Tools SMX 3500?
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  Teresa HicksSep 12, 2025
  To address a limit switch error on your XYZ Machine Tools Power Tool, try these steps: * **Limit Switches:** Reset the Limit Switches using the procedure described above if they are triggered. * **Cable Connection:** Check the Limit Switch Cable connection for any pins that are loose, pushed in, or bent. * **Limit Switch:** Try swapping over 2 limit switch cables on the cable breakout box to test for a Limit Switch failure.
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Kevin PetersonSep 12, 2025
What causes a keyboard lockup on my XYZ Machine Tools Power Tool?
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  Walter CampbellSep 12, 2025
  A keyboard lockup on your XYZ Machine Tools Power Tool could be due to: * **Voltage Drop/Spike:** Shut down the system and wait 10 seconds before rebooting to address a voltage drop or spike. * **Remote Stop-Go (RSG) Switch:** Remove the RSG if it has a short (if connected). Then, turn the system off and on again. * **Computer/Pendant:** See Computer/Pendant Section 4.3 for potential issues.
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Stephanie FloresSep 13, 2025
What could be causing head noise on my XYZ Machine Tools Power Tool?
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  Haley MurraySep 13, 2025
  Possible causes for head noise on your XYZ Machine Tools Power Tool include: * **Machine Setup or Tooling:** If the noise is most evident under load (cutting situations), examine the setup and tooling being used. * **Upper Spindle Bearing:** Remove the upper bearing plate above the spindle to inspect a worn upper spindle bearing. * **Spindle Bearings:** A high-pitched sound, most evident at high RPMs, indicates worn spindle bearings. * **Belt Alignment:** Ensure the 10 ribs on the belt are aligned with the 10 grooves on the 2 pulleys.
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Miranda SchwartzSep 14, 2025
Why are the X, Y, and Z-axis measurements not accurate on my XYZ Machine Tools SMX 3500?
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  vbrownSep 14, 2025
  If the X, Y, and Z-axis measurements are inaccurate on your XYZ Machine Tools Power Tool, check the following: * **Calibration:** Recalibrate the machine. * **Backlash:** If the machine does not repeat bi-directionally, check the backlash on the axis in question.