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The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: andromeda431 on September 19, 2010, 05:15:52 AM

Title: axminster x1 mill
Post by: andromeda431 on September 19, 2010, 05:15:52 AM

Hello every one,I am new to this so please make allowances-thanks
I am having a problem with my micro mill,when I try to start it all that happens is the amber unnormal light comes on.I have done all the normal checks (started it in the right order-in gear ect) but I cant get it to startAny help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Paul

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: HS93 on September 19, 2010, 05:50:58 AM

change the fuse on the controle panel, you should have got a spare DONT put a gigher rated one in,

Peter

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: HS93 on September 19, 2010, 05:53:11 AM

also make shue you are fully in gear.

Peter

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: John Stevenson on September 19, 2010, 06:00:59 AM

It won't be the fuse or the light would not have come on, can't comment on the X1, don't have one but the X3 has to be switch on THEN forward or reverse selected as the safety interlock needs power.

On the X3 if you select forward or reverse, then switch on it doesn't start.

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: andyf on September 19, 2010, 06:34:16 AM

Quote from: John Stevenson on September 19, 2010, 06:00:59 AM

It won't be the fuse or the light would not have come on, can't comment on the X1, don't have one but the X3 has to be switch on THEN forward or reverse selected as the safety interlock needs power.

On the X3 if you select forward or reverse, then switch on it doesn't start.

Paul, I don't know much about the machine either, but think it may not start unless the speed control has first been to returned to zero. If there are any pivoted guards which can be turned aside for access, they may operate switches so you can't start the motor until they are back in position.

Andy

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: John Stevenson on September 19, 2010, 06:43:48 AM

I did look at the picture of the Axminster mill but it doesn't show any guards, as Andy has said some like the X3 have a stupid three penny switch wired in thru the Estop but it looks like the X1 doesn't have these 'refinements'.

John S.

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: andromeda431 on September 19, 2010, 08:27:06 AM

Hi Guys,thanks for your help, I have changed the fuse although the one in is not blown,the starting procedure seems to be make sure the rotary speed control pot is clicked in the 0 position select forward or reverse then turn up the speed control pot.Much head scratching going on.

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: Stilldrillin on September 19, 2010, 10:00:56 AM

Not sure what's what, with yours......

Is the emergency stop unlocked?

My X2 has a toggle switch, which has to be pushed to the right for a second or so. Then moved to left, before activating the speed control knob.


(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/Dayjo/p6150007.jpg)


Hope this helps......  :thumbup:

David D

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: j45on on September 19, 2010, 11:16:48 AM

strange my axminster x2 has a light where your switch is David
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt102/ja2onx/mill.jpg)
sorry a bit  :offtopic:

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: Stilldrillin on September 19, 2010, 12:48:14 PM

There's no quick answer to that one Jason!  :thumbup:

Yours also seems to have a yellow light over the emg switch, like mine.....  :scratch:

David D

Title: Re: axminster x1 mill
Post by: spuddevans on September 19, 2010, 12:51:41 PM

Quote from: j45on on September 19, 2010, 11:16:48 AM

strange my axminster x2 has a light where your switch is David
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt102/ja2onx/mill.jpg)
sorry a bit  :offtopic:

Mine has the same controls as this too.


Tim