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Here is a copy of my settings screen. As I said earlier: My machine is setup for Z 0 to be on top and move in negative. The TP is located at -167.3607 which is very close to the top of my table surface. So this means my maximum z travel is about -170.0000. I have set the Max height for Z axis to be ...

Dave I just want to exlain some more: My Z- Zero is on top and in Mach I have setup Safe Z to be active and set it to be -0.1 (Just to keep it less then my maximum) Then I noted in the MachStdMill Settings screen the Safe Z Height is set to be -0.1 The Repid Max is 1000. Is this not the settings I n...

Hi Dave I removed G71 and also recon it will be safe not do define G54. As for your previous explanation and assessment, you are correct. IT is definitely the issue of my Z-axis is close to the limit and then when M06 is initiated, the machine want to move beyond the maximum travel distance. But the...

I have earlier sent all my screens of my current settings. I am trying to run this code but it fails on the 2nd tool change because it triggers the z-limit switch. What I do noticed after the first tool change, the spindle is moving about 80mm from the board as the zafe limit. My maximum z-limit is ...

Thanks for the feedback What do you recommend for the safe z height - will 20 be enough? Also do you recommend I remove the G71 and define G45? What is strange is that the test code was compared with code I generated using Aspire and the Asire code worked fine. And most of the initializing lines was...

I am trying to get the g-code sample to work. I got Cabinet Vision and the g-code generated by the post processor is not working. so now we try to create a sample file that will work. I have a manual tool change spindle and is using the master tool mode. After I ref all I change to master tool, meas...

Thanks for the reply. Well it believe the gantry and Z-Axis is very rigid and will not move. I am using proper ballscrews. And measuring the top of the workpiece everytime with a piece of metal and making sure it is dust free and lies completely flat is a hassle. I still beleieve if I touchoff and s...

1) Ref All on Load screen 2) Zero X,Y,Z Coordinates to make sure all DRO settings are 0.0000 3) MDI = M6T200 4) Insert Master Tool (Tool 200) 5) Touch off on touch off position/plate – fixed position. 6) Place work piece on table 7) Place plate on workpiece and touch off with Z-Axis = Set Z-Zero pos...

Hi Well, yes, I use the master tool and then with the manual tool change, I need to measure each tool once changed. An this works well. But the measuring of the tool is not my problem. I use a fixed position gauge block to measure my tools. and then I have a separate metal piece I put on top of each...

I need help / advise on 2 general topics I am using MachSTDMill Pro. Topic 1 – Zero I am using Mach 3 on my DIY CNC router. I am using a vacuum table (also DIY) and on top of it a spoilboard. I mainly cut wood / cabinets and toys. What I found is that when I zero on the top right corner of the wood ...