[ironofeden]

hello we have a esprit lightning d plasma cutter, the x axis moves 0.02mm per mm too far when traversing in either jog mode or within a program can anyone suggest why this might be

cheers

benjamin

[EPTech]

Hi,

Does the machine do this all of the sudden? Have you changed something to parameters? Did you replace an encoder?

[ironofeden]

Hello, i have not changed parameters or encoder the machine cuts and traverses like this either in manual jog mode or in a program, do you know if it is possible for one axis to move too fast and overrun itself?

[EPTech]

Another possibility is that some fluid has spilled and soiled the encoder. Can you find any traces of fluid on the encoder housing of the X motor? Careful. I have successfully cleaned the glass scale of an encoder before but it is risky business. Another possibility is that the encoder scale has come loose and got off-center due to vibration. In that case you need to replace it.