Wavy/jagged cuts on GX-24

[alohacy 21]

Hi guys,

 

I recently purchased a second hand gx-24 from craigslist hoping to replace my uscutter sc, but only been having problems.

Off the bat, the USB port was broken (maybe fixable if I try to solder on a new usb connector port on the main board), so I've been using a keyspan + null serial cable to cut from the machine.

 

It cuts great and all, but the only issue is that I am getting occasional wavy or jagged-y cuts when it is doing lines (horizontal, diagonal, vertical).

 

I tried using a new clean cut blade, new blade holder, replace cutting strip, and same issue. Also tried oiling the blade holder bearing and na-da.

My Uscutter SC cuts the same design perfect, I even tried the blade holder from that and same issue. I am totally lost to what the issue could be.

 

I am using SCALP to cut using uscutter as my default plotter settings as the gx-24 setting in SCALP only detects USB. Also tried roland's cut studio and same issue.

 

Also another issue is that I would hardly need any pressure on the uscutter sc (like 40) while on the gx I need about 70-80 with the same blade holder and depth. Normal? I am running the same speed on both machines, 200mm/s.

 

Any ideas?

What ever you do,Do not introduce non specific oil or chemicles into the mechanism. Its not a lubrication problem.

Try to aproach this as an engineer and just observe. Regarding the usb Module, that part can be replaced moe easily and succesfuly than soldering.

.

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

What ever you do,Do not introduce non specific oil or chemicles into the mechanism. Its not a lubrication problem.

Try to aproach this as an engineer and just observe. Regarding the usb Module, that part can be replaced moe easily and succesfuly than soldering.

.

we have solved many a members problems with 3-1 oil, sewing machine, reel or any light oil even some with graphite to help the blade spin freely as the holder dries out and it catches a little.   please elaborate on the not oiling as I have done it in many cutters over the 8 years I have been doing this . . . I know I am a relative newbie but many many people have solved the problem doing this.  I only do it when a problem occurs and have never had to do it more than once every year or two but looking for your insight on this.

[alohacy 21]

My comment was intended to the person having trouble with the new cutter. I appreciate your succesess in diagnosis and remedies.

a newbie without your expierience should probably call uscutter support and culture a diologue to become fluent in the operation of his or her cutter.

your knowledge of which lubricants and what application comes from a expierience and work history that you draw from to solve problems.

the person I focused my comment towards did not demonstrate or indicate your level of expierience, so I encouraged caution before proceeding.

I watched a guy with a brand new Bridge saw (75.000$) rake the cutting head with no blade accross the concrete cutting bed beause he didnt know or wasnt sure.

For me , Im carefull not to give advice in advance of other steps to resolve problems.

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

My comment was intended to the person having trouble with the new cutter. I appreciate your succesess in diagnosis and remedies.

a newbie without your expierience should probably call uscutter support and culture a diologue to become fluent in the operation of his or her cutter.

your knowledge of which lubricants and what application comes from a expierience and work history that you draw from to solve problems.

the person I focused my comment towards did not demonstrate or indicate your level of expierience, so I encouraged caution before proceeding.

I watched a guy with a brand new Bridge saw (75.000$) rake the cutting head with no blade accross the concrete cutting bed beause he didnt know or wasnt sure.

For me , Im carefull not to give advice in advance of other steps to resolve problems.

Heck just placed an order from just up the mountain from you yesterday! Spent a week there 3 years ago during the 4th of July!