Problem- Gcode is mirrored

[MugenSeiki5T]

I'm having an issue with Mach where when you load the gcode file, it loads it mirrored, what I mean by that is that ok say I have a part that is 3 inches long on the left side of x,y 0 and 2inches long on the right side of x,y 0 I generate the gcode from vectric cut 2d, cambam it doesent seem to matter, and load it into Mach to cut, when loaded, the part is 2 in on the left of xy 0 and 3 inches on the right of xy0. If this doesent make sense let Me know and I'll do some screenshots but has been an issue for a while, I never bothered to ask cause it never really caused a problem till now, I'm hoping someone can shed some light on what may be going on,

thanks

[ger21]

Is it mirrored, or just shifted over? You'll need to post some screenshots.

[mcphill]

Which axis? Assuming it is X, if you move + X using the jog button, does your spindle move left or right?

[MugenSeiki5T]

Originally Posted by ger21 Is it mirrored, or just shifted over? You'll need to post some screenshots.

here is a pic of what it looks like when the file is loaded, which actually is correct, im sending this from my phone so I can only attach one pic at a time to a post. ill post what actually gets cut in another message

[ger21]

If the screen is correct but it cuts backwards, then your machine is set up backwards. You need to reverse your X axis.

That's not what you said in your first post.

[MugenSeiki5T]

Originally Posted by ger21 Is it mirrored, or just shifted over? You'll need to post some screenshots.

yeah, I know my z height was off grrr stupid wood lol half inch is supposed to be half inch right? well except after it goes through a planer and it takes off 5 hundredths or so grrrrr gotta keep that in mind next time, not used to cutting wood

[MugenSeiki5T]

Originally Posted by ger21 If the screen is correct but it cuts backwards, then your machine is i set up backwards. That's not what you said in your first post.

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I know, sorry, I was frustrated an not thinking clearly when I said that gotta forgive stupidity lol

[ger21]

If I'm cutting wood that's supposed to be 1/2", I first zero to the table, then jog up 1/2" and re-zero. Much less damage that way.

[MugenSeiki5T]

Originally Posted by mcphill Which axis? Assuming it is X, if you move + X using the jog button, does your spindle move left or right?

+ X moves the x axis to the left

[MugenSeiki5T]

Originally Posted by ger21 If I'm cutting wood that's supposed to be 1/2", I first zero to the table, then jog up 1/2" and re-zero. Much less damage that way.

never thought about that, that's an extremely good point. im still pretty green at this kinda work so any tip like that is very welcome

[ger21]

Originally Posted by MugenSeiki5T + X moves the x axis to the left

Table or tool?

The tool should move right, the table to the left.

[MugenSeiki5T]

Originally Posted by ger21 Table or tool? The tool should move right, the table to the left.

sorry, the table moves to the left, this is a taig micro mill