Cut motor

[Joegris]

I pulled out the machine and loaded a small project. I went to cut and the machine started to move in the correct axis'. Only problem is the cutter motor was not spinning.
It did not generate any errors and actually completed the project (30 seconds) i did not react soon enough to cancel. The entire time the cutter never turned on.
Should this machine know if the motor isn't spinning so it doesn't move and damage anything?
Anyway, from the diagnostic, the motor says it's running but isn't.
Any ideas on how to correct this problem?


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[normrichards]

I would start with looking at the brushes in the motor the recommendation is to replace at 250 hours. I would also look at the cut motor switch located in the cover on the right hand side as you face the machine. maybe a loose connection or the switch is not getting contact with the lid.

[Joegris]

The machine has less than 20 hours on it. When in the cut test routine (where it says the motor is running) when you lift the lid, it informs you the cover is open. I suspect there is a loose connector somewhere.


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[Mugsowner]

There are two cover switches, one on each side. The one on the non keypad side controls to motor. The other tells controller the cover is open.

[Joegris]

There are two cover switches, one on each side. The one on the non keypad side controls to motor. The other tells controller the cover is open.

Ah! I'll check that later today. I am curious though, why the unit would go through the cutting routine without the motor spinning?

Thank you both for your kind responses


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[bergerud]

The machine has a speed sensor but it does not know if the motor is spinning or not!

[Digitalwoodshop]

I see you are in Bristol, PA... I worked at the Sony Service Center at Bristol years ago before it closed.

The right side clear cover switch is high on my list of reasons that the cut motor won't run... cover might not close far enough. I use a thing called a "Seat Belt" on my left cover switch. It might HELP you on the RIGHT switch. Open cover 1/4 way and apply some strong tape to the clear cover at the switch and wrap it down into the flex slot. When the cover is lowered it gets tight and pulls the clear cover toward the switch holding it tight.

AL

[Joegris]

I see you are in Bristol, PA... I worked at the Sony Service Center at Bristol years ago before it closed.

The right side clear cover switch is high on my list of reasons that the cut motor won't run... cover might not close far enough. I use a thing called a "Seat Belt" on my left cover switch. It might HELP you on the RIGHT switch. Open cover 1/4 way and apply some strong tape to the clear cover at the switch and wrap it down into the flex slot. When the cover is lowered it gets tight and pulls the clear cover toward the switch holding it tight.

AL

I see what you are saying. Good idea!
I defeated both switches and still the motor does not run. I removed the bottom and checked all power connectors. I looked at the X board and saw nothing that looked burnt.
A schematic or block diagram would be very useful right about now.
I was really hoping not to need to take this apart, but before I get my meter does anyone have any other ideas?

I appreciate everyone help! Thank you!


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[bergerud]

There are connectors right at the motor. It must be a connection. (Unfortunately, there are also connections in the motor.)

[Joegris]

There are connectors right at the motor. It must be a connection. (Unfortunately, there are also connections in the motor.)

This machine sat for several years. When I started with it this year this display wouldn't turn on. That was simply some tarnish on the connector for the power board. I'm not surprised about this.
The cut motor is 115V? Before I go deeper I'd like to put power to it. Don't want to burn it up not knowing.



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