Removing power from a Interact 412
When I remove power and air from my Bridgeport Interact 412, the spindle drops down.
I have been told I have to place a wooden block under the spindle before I shut it down to prevent this.
I have heard opinions on both sides....that this is normal and it is not normal. I am looking others who have an Interact 412 and their experience with this.
As a sidenote...if I leave the air on the spindle will still drop down when power is removed.
Re: Removing power from a Interact 412
Sounds like your brake is not holding on the Z axis motor
Re: Removing power from a Interact 412
Any thoughts on how I can verify the operation of the brake or common failures with it?
Thanks
Re: Removing power from a Interact 412
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Originally Posted by
CastleWorks
When I remove power and air from my Bridgeport Interact 412, the spindle drops down.
I have been told I have to place a wooden block under the spindle before I shut it down to prevent this.
I have heard opinions on both sides....that this is normal and it is not normal. I am looking others who have an Interact 412 and their experience with this.
As a sidenote...if I leave the air on the spindle will still drop down when power is removed.
It is common the spindle drops about .020 when removing power from both my 412 machines. I believe it says this in the manual.