Issue type: Equipment Problem
Area:
Equipment: Laguna Swift CNC 5x10
Summary: Right vacuum switch is having problems
Additional Info: The switch is isn’t turning on consistently and will stop working randomly.
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The spindle on the Swift has been replaced, but it looks like the water flow to it is lacking. A replacement chiller has been ordered, but won’t arrive until Monday. I may have a spare at home I can bring before then.
We have a spare water chiller in the laser exhaust closet in textiles that someone donated. It’s still in its box, please feel free to use it.
Thanks @NickE
I’ve found the chiller box unplugged once when I turned it on. I noticed because the temperature alarm didn’t go off momentarily, like it normally does when it’s powered on. The power cord was in the receptacle but not making contact. Best case scenario, the cord was yanked when the last person was cleaning up. But It may have been cutting that way for an extended period of time.
You could try putting some strain relief on the cord, putting hot glue around it where it meets the receptacle, or adding a verification step to the startup checklist.