"DoN. Nichols" wrote in message
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On 2010-12-01, Bob La Londe wrote:
"Ignoramus24652" wrote in message
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Is there something wrong with this Hurco?

I can't imagine buying a used machine and not assuming it has problems.

Problems:

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2. There are a couple things I can think of to try after reading
the
manuals (IT CAME WITH MANUALS) that might cure the Z problem. It may be
stuck in dry run mode mode. Z axis brake may not be releasing. Etc.

Just out of curiosity -- does it perhaps need compressed air to
release the Z-axis brake? Make sure that you are supplying it with
everything that it needs.

It does require compressed air. For what specifically I have not determined
yet. There is a filter drier (cheap kind) on the back of the machine. and
it specifically lists some air requirements in the manuals. I was thinking
it might be for the lubrications system, but it would make sense to be for
an air release brake.

I was thinking about all this stuff, but I am still cleaning up the shop
right now to make room for it, and to get he trailer inside.