Aerotech Troubleshooting.pdf

I occasionally get circular burn or sanding marks on the surface of my board, why does this happen?
A1: Ensure the Floating Height between the material’s surface and the Aerotech Hydro / Aerotech Hydro Plus is ≥ 2mm.
A2: Off-cuts breaking away and becoming trapped between the Aerotech and the board can cause this issue.

Q: Can I reduce the sound produced by my Aerotech Hydro/ Aerotech Hydro Plus?
A1: Avoid free-spinning the Aerotech and lower the extraction hood as soon as possible.
A2: Reduce the operating RPM by increments of 1,000 until the sound level is acceptable.
A3: The Aerotech Hydro Plus range emits ~10db less noise than the equivalent versions without the Faceplate/Abscheider.

Q: Dust is escaping through the brushes of the extraction hood, how can I stop this?
A1: Ensure the extraction hood is completely lowered and not worn or damaged.
A2: Ensure the CNC machine’s extraction hood is up-to-date.

Q: My parts have a thin layer of very fine dust on their surface!
A1: Static electricity generated during cutting operations can cause this issue, ensure the machine is correctly earthed.

Q: Why do I appear to have inadequate dust extraction from my Aerotech Hydro / Aerotech Hydro Plus?
A1: Ensure the Floating Height between the surface of the material and the Aerotech is > 2.0mm.
A2: Check the air velocity of the machine's extraction system, it may not be sufficient to remove the dust.

Q: My Aerotech Hydro / Aerotech Hydro Plus always has a small amount of dust on it, even if I have just cleaned it and used it for one panel or part. Is there a problem with my tool?
A1: It is normal for the Aerotech to have a thin layer of dust on it.

Q: I have noticed my tool is getting louder, is this normal?
A1: It is not normal for the performance of the Aerotech Hydro/ Aerotech Hydro Plus to change, clean and inspect the Aerotech for debris.
A2: Depending on the abrasive characteristics of the material being cut, the Aerotech may become worn.