Slipping, new problem

[spasmfingers (Nick)]

My machine is now slipping on materials I’ve worked before, with the same feeds and speeds and bit as I have previously used.

I think I might have damaged some part by pushing it too hard, I was working on delrin with the default carbide create speed set when I first had bad slips. I had not worked delrin before. I went back to work on g10 with speeds and feeds that had worked for me before, but I am getting terrible slipping now.

I don’t know if I damaged the belts, the motors, or just have dust in the parts messing things up. Let me know if you have any ideas.

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Please always inspect the machine before each use per: http://docs.carbide3d.com/general-faq/machine-operating-checklist/

Things to esp. check:

• pulley set screws: http://docs.carbide3d.com/shapeoko-faq/shapeoko-3-how-to-check-the-pulley-set-screws/
• V wheel adjustment: http://docs.carbide3d.com/support/tensioning-eccentrics
• belt tension and condition of belts — a small dental mirror is useful for this

Worst case, the maintenance kit will allow one to rebuild a machine to pretty much like new mechanically: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/tools/products/shapeoko-maintenance-kit

If all that doesn’t help, let us know at support@carbide3d.com and we’ll do our best to help sort it out.