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Siezed Drill
Posted: Fri 28 Nov , 2014 16:30 pm
by pdavies
Hi
We have managed to sieze a 5mm drill in a piece of alluminium, as a result the whole machine shut down and the software froze. We have managed to start the software but we cannot do anything with the machine, not even open the door. Any ideas?
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Fri 28 Nov , 2014 19:25 pm
by Martin
You may have blown a fuse in the electrical panel. You will need to remove the end cover to check them.
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Sat 29 Nov , 2014 9:30 am
by pdavies
Thanks. We have found the the fuse has blown in the plug, just waiting for a new 5 amp fuse to see what other fault there may be.
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Sat 29 Nov , 2014 19:49 pm
by Martin
It should be a 13amp fuse in the plug top.
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Mon 01 Dec , 2014 18:25 pm
by pdavies
Thanks, I don't know why somone would have put a 5 Amp fuse in, any reason? I have repalaced it with a 13 amp and all is good agrain. On another note how do we programme the lathe to take small pecks when drilling alluminium? The drill was cutting 5mm deep at a time so wasn't clearing the swarf hence the seizure.
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Mon 01 Dec , 2014 19:03 pm
by Martin
What software are you creating the program with?
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Tue 02 Dec , 2014 8:52 am
by pdavies
It's 'VR Turning 5'
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Tue 02 Dec , 2014 8:53 am
by pdavies
Or should that be 'Quick Turn 2D Design'
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Tue 02 Dec , 2014 14:03 pm
by Martin
You can alter it if you go to OPTIONS then select MACHINE MATERIALS
You can then change the values for each material.
Re: Siezed Drill
Posted: Tue 02 Dec , 2014 17:40 pm
by pdavies
Thanks very much I will try tomorrow