Surely if you write the correct gcode you will not have 2 inches of unecessary z-axis travel in the first place.
Regards
Phil
Originally Posted by tobyaxis As a note you can get production out of the Tormach with a little method I like to Call "Raising the Z". If you were to place a 2" inch thick block under your vise or fixture you reduce the amount of travel in the Z axis. This means the Z has less of a distance to travel, hence a slightly lower cycle time and less wear-n-tear on the Z axis Ball Screw. 
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