Optronics 4/T tracer slipping...any suggestions???

**Uncle Fester** · 12-01-2021, 11:02 AM

Have an older 4/T Optronics tracer we've reliably used for years that suddenly doesn't want to trace without the stylus slipping from the bezel.

Any one know what's wrong and how to fix it?

**IIxIPariahIxII** · 12-06-2021, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Uncle Fester

Have an older 4/T Optronics tracer we've reliably used for years that suddenly doesn't want to trace without the stylus slipping from the bezel.

Any one know what's wrong and how to fix it?

There's a few things that can cause it to slip. Check to make sure there's no debris stuck around the mechanism. Biggest culprit is usually a bent, broken or loose tip. Question, do you guys calibrate it often or every day?

**Uncle Fester** · 12-07-2021, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by IIxIPariahIxII

There's a few things that can cause it to slip. Check to make sure there's no debris stuck around the mechanism. Biggest culprit is usually a bent, broken or loose tip. Question, do you guys calibrate it often or every day?

It is always covered and used a couple times a week. Tip is fine and I haven't calibrated it in years---So that's my next step! DOH!!!

It doesn't slide as easy as the past but it's far sticking. Is an oiling of the slide suggested?

My lab is sending someone. Thanks for the reply!

**IIxIPariahIxII** · 12-07-2021, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Uncle Fester

It is always covered and used a couple times a week. Tip is fine and I haven't calibrated it in years---So that's my next step! DOH!!!

It doesn't slide as easy as the past but it's far sticking. Is an oiling of the slide suggested?

My lab is sending someone. Thanks for the reply!

lol Calibration can always be it. Could use some oiling if it doesn't get used much. They'll get ya taken care of!