I notice that my X axis will stick and jerk when I try to plasma cut my art.
Is it the motor or the belt or what?
Judd
Jerky X axis
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Re: Jerky X axis
What type of machine do you have? How old is it?
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Re: Jerky X axis
I have a PlasmaCam DH2 and had a problem like that. Turned out it was a small piece of slag on one of the gears. Cleaned it off & everything was back to normal.
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Re: Jerky X axis
I have a 1 year old e-z router 4'x4' machine.
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Re: Jerky X axis
If I am looking at the correct picture it could be out of line by just a couple of teeth and cause that, I have had metal flakes/dust, follower bearings and the like cause that same problem. Realigning and cleaning everything up might fix it.
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Re: Jerky X axis
Thanks, I will clean up the unit.
Judd
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