Siezed Drill

pdavies · Fri 28 Nov , 2014 16:30 pm

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?

Martin · Fri 28 Nov , 2014 19:25 pm

You may have blown a fuse in the electrical panel. You will need to remove the end cover to check them.

pdavies · Sat 29 Nov , 2014 9:30 am

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.

Martin · Sat 29 Nov , 2014 19:49 pm

It should be a 13amp fuse in the plug top.

pdavies · Mon 01 Dec , 2014 18:25 pm

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.

Martin · Mon 01 Dec , 2014 19:03 pm

What software are you creating the program with?

pdavies · Tue 02 Dec , 2014 8:52 am

It's 'VR Turning 5'

pdavies · Tue 02 Dec , 2014 8:53 am

Or should that be 'Quick Turn 2D Design'

Martin · Tue 02 Dec , 2014 14:03 pm

You can alter it if you go to OPTIONS then select MACHINE MATERIALS
You can then change the values for each material.

pdavies · Tue 02 Dec , 2014 17:40 pm

Thanks very much I will try tomorrow

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