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  1. #1
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    Spindle dead?

    Hi guys. Im a newbie to all these. I got myself a chinese CNC 3040Z-DQ machine. Assembled the machine and everything works fine. Learned how to draw 3D objects and creating tool paths. When I tried the first engraving, 1 of the gcode was wrong and lead to the spindle plunge all the way down. Jammed then stopped. I stopped the Mach3 right away. Removed the drill bit from the wood and the spindle wont run again. X Y Z still works controlled by my laptop. Just the spindle doesnt workor spins anymore. Checked the cables connects to the spindle with a DC voltage of only 0.4 Vdc. The controller machine is on and connected to mach3. I disassembled the spindle and everything seemed fine in the inside. Anyone can shed me some lights whether its the spindle or the controller having problem? Or where should I check inorder to know what should I get for replacement or get it repaired?

    Thanks in advance!


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    Re: Spindle dead?

    if your control box is like the one in this post :-
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/chines...oc-pw3024.html

    you will see from the circuit diagram in the post there is two fuses
    one for the stepper driver DC supply & one for the speed control

    Attachment 377716

    Attachment 377718

    if your very lucky you may of blown fuse F2 that powers the spindle motor
    check resistors R 3 & R4 have not been burnt by the overload

    Click image for larger version. 

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    John

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    Thanks John! Will open up the controller and have a look later. Fingers crossed.

    Quote Originally Posted by john-100 View Post
    if your control box is like the one in this post :-
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/chines...oc-pw3024.html

    you will see from the circuit diagram in the post there is two fuses
    one for the stepper driver DC supply & one for the speed control

    Attachment 377716

    Attachment 377718

    if your very lucky you may of blown fuse F2 that powers the spindle motor
    check resistors R 3 & R4 have not been burnt by the overload

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	YOC-PW3024 note to check R 3&4.jpg 
Views:	1 
Size:	151.5 KB 
ID:	377722

    John

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    I can really grab and kiss you John! Its a broken fuse XD Thank you so much. Initially was thinking this machine is down the drain. Thank you once again.

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