EastCoast CAD/CAM News
Letter from David Derocher
 EastCoast CAD/CAM is pleased to be emailling our first customer newsletter. This newsletter will keep you current with all of the great things happening at EastCoast that will have a positive impact on your future business. We'll be sharing new product announcements, software and hardware technical tips and information about new training and services, all with an edge to keep you ahead of your competition.
All of us at EastCoast CAD/CAM are interested in hearing from you. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to email me or give us a call Toll Free: 1-800-334-2977 or
U.S. Phone: +1 (978) 952-2838.
I appreciate your continued support as we develop the industry benchmark for HVAC and piping fabrication.
Sincerely,
David Derocher
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 EastCoast is an Authorized Autodesk Reseller
Many of you may not be aware that EastCoast CAD/CAM is an Official Authorized Reseller of Autodesk products. This means if you buy your Autodesk products directly through EastCoast you'll receive even greater savings. Contact one of our technical sales managers today and ask for a quote.
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Upcoming Conferences > just around the corner, SMACNA 2007 - Las Vegas
SMACNA 2007
 Look for EastCoast CAD/CAM Booth # 113 at the upcoming SMACNA Conference in Las Vegas in just one week, October 20-24. If you plan to attend the conference we hope you'll take a moment to stop by our booth to say hello.
If you're interested in hearing about new product development plans we'd be very happy to share what we can with you. If you are, drop us an email at sales@eccadcam.com. We'll get right back to you to set up an exclusive meeting to show you exactly what we're talking about.
Sheet Metal Industry Day - November 14th, NYC, Pennsylvania Hotel - Our VP of Sales, Randy Swaim will be presenting a credit hours seminar on 3D Drafting and Building Information Systems starting at 2:00 PM.
Autodesk University 2007 - 11/25 - 11/29 - Las Vegas Nevada, Come visit us in Booth #117. Let us know if you plan to attend and we'll send you an invitation to a special evening event.
AHR Expo 2008 - 1/22/08 - 1/24/08 - New York City, Booth # 7127
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HVAC and Piping AutoCAD MEP 2008 Training Workshops
 Two of the leading AutoCAD MEP Certified Trainers in North America, Derek Renn of Kelar Pacific (San Diego, CA) and Beth Powell of EDSI (Roanoke, VVA) have teamed up with EastCoast and have redesigned the AutoCAD MEP curriculum to be inline with contractor-specific HVAC and piping professionals. We are offering the two-day training program on the East and West Coasts during the month of December. Each two-day workshop also includes a series of follow-up two-hour web-based seminars to be held on a weekly basis following the workshops to ensure that each attendee receives all of the necessary skills and support to effectively incorporate AutoCAD MEP and EastCoast software in to their shop processes.
If you or someone in your shop is interested in attending please send email to Dave Quigley. Dave will get right back to you with all of the specific details. Please include your contact information (i.e., name, position, company, telephone number and address).
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Another Happy Plasma Table Customer
Here's one of our latest happy plasma table customers - Jerry's Sheet Metal, Nebraska. Take advantage of some great October SMACNA 2007 Conference Plasma Table pricing. Contact us today
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Tips for tracking motion issues with your table:
Problem – There is no motion on one axis of the plasma table
Possible Causes –
- The motor on that axis is no longer working
- The motor cable has become damaged
- The drive amp for that axis is no longer working
- The drive amp fuse has blown
Trouble shooting to determine the cause
Step 1 - Isolate the problem to the controller or to the motor and motor cable
- Swap the X and Y motor cables at the output on the machine controller
a. if the problem persists but switches to the other axis then the problem is within the controller
b. if the problem stays on the same axis then the problem is with the motor cable or the motor.
Step 2a – A fix for both scenarios
Controller Problem Solution (1.a) – First check the motor cable for physical damage, second ohm out the motor cable for continuity. If the motor cable is good then you will need to replace the motor. If the motor cable is damaged or does not have continuity then you will need to replace the motor cable.
Motor or Motor Cable Problem Solution (2.a) – Check the fuse board which is located next to the contactor and the opto board. Replace any blown fuses and see if problem is fixed. If the fuses are good and problem persists then switch the drive amps. If the problem switches axis then you have to replace the bad drive amp.
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