Gerber Sgx Issues

**APV Optical** · 10-29-2007, 05:31 PM

I have ran my generator with no problems for almost 6 years. Now I am down and need help please. I am getting an R-stop and R-home error. I took the ballscrew out and put it back in after a thourough cleaning of the threads but still no movement on the r axis. After the first error I could get a little movement but it was real "bumpy". Please let me know by replying to this thread or emailing chris@apvoptical.com. Thanks in advance

**pipergen** · 10-29-2007, 08:50 PM

Chris, I have had this type of problem in the past. What worked best is using WD-40 (even though Gerber recommends silicone spray) and run the ball screw a few times through and then clean up as much residue. I have found that you get a lot of this error because of the R-opto being bad or needing adjusting. If it has been 6 years, I'd change it out. Hope this helps.

Gene

**APV Optical** · 10-30-2007, 09:32 AM

Thanks gene, will give it a shot

**Thumbs** · 10-30-2007, 07:07 PM

Why not call GerberCoburn service for phone assistance? They can be reached at 1-800-843-1479 and it's free!

**APV Optical** · 10-31-2007, 05:00 PM

All right it was my R-axis ballscrew. to answer your reply I did call Gerber and they had my account inactive cause I have not ordered in a while. They did call back and faxed over directions on how to change it. I cahnged it and the machine work without failing today. Thanks to all the folks that replied.