# Noise when lifting cutting head
**URL:** https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/noise-when-lifting-cutting-head/3404
**Category:** General Discussion
**Created:** [October 29, 2023, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/noise-when-lifting-cutting-head/3404 "2023-10-29T03:48:15Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author:  [@Ian](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Ian)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2023, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/noise-when-lifting-cutting-head/3404/1 "2023-10-29T03:48:15Z")
Hi - have now had the Droid for some time and still marvel at what it can do. One unintended feature mine has is that it makes a squawking noise when it lifts the head to commence a new cut. The noise is coming from within the main body area - not the arm.
Has anyone else experienced this and what is the fix?. Thanks
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### Author:  [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)
#### Post date: [October 30, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/noise-when-lifting-cutting-head/3404/2 "2023-10-30T16:01:17Z")
@Ian
Yup common with some of the older units
Quick fix go to
Settings -\>Machine Settings-\>Max Acceleration-\> Change the Z value to 25
Next go to Settings-\> Machine Settings → Driver Current-\> Change Z value to 1400
Early defaults were a little aggressive and depending on the torch head you have it may just be struggling to keep up speed wise
If the problem persists give us a call
Cheers
AM
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### Author:  [@Ian](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Ian)
#### Post date: [October 31, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/noise-when-lifting-cutting-head/3404/3 "2023-10-31T06:01:11Z")
Thanks Andrew, I changed the first value from 30 to 25 as you suggested. The second value was at 1400. Unfortunately it made no difference. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks
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### Author:  [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)
#### Post date: [October 31, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/noise-when-lifting-cutting-head/3404/4 "2023-10-31T14:09:39Z")
@Ian
Give us a call 705-345-5702
You may need a Z replacement kit
Cheers
AM
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### Author:  [@Ian](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Ian)
#### Post date: [October 31, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/noise-when-lifting-cutting-head/3404/5 "2023-10-31T20:18:23Z")
Thanks Andrew - I am in Australia - so time zones will be an issue. I will try and text you my email address and we can pm via that media.