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Old 01-16-2012, 04:01 PM
 
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Z axis faults and falls to table

My '89 Fadal 4020 decided to start acting up today by faulting out the axis' and then the head slowly falls to the table. I reset the e-stop fault, return to "home" and the problem eventually repeats itself. What may be causing the head to fall down to the table? I can understand the axis faulting out and sitting idle (which it's always done in the past) but now the head falls and e-stop does nothing to stop it! Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Old 01-16-2012, 07:33 PM
 
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Will the head continue to go down if the main power switch is off?
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Old 01-17-2012, 07:49 AM
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Typically this means a counterweight pin was left in after moving.
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Yes, it has fallen with the power off.
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......I found a relay loose, reset it, and so far the machine seems happier today. I'll keep you posted.
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Must be a TRM or EMC
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Well the relay fix was too good to be true. The problem has reared it's ugly head once again. Any ideas?
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Which machine was it?
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It's a '89 4020 Model 904-1. I've kept it powered up for last day or so and now today it's seems to be running fine. Do I possibly have caps going bad? Losing power after being powered down for a few days?
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Your gib straps are loose. Look in the maintenance manual for the procedure.
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Will do. I'll keep you posted. Thanks.
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Update....I adjusted the gibs (way loose!) and replaced a bad amp board. I'm and up and running again. Thanks for the help.
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