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    Exclamation help to determine plasma diameter in mach3

    hello every buddy
    i build my plasma cnc machine and i dont know how to program plasma diameter
    in mach3 and what g-code i can use to make correct measurement
    for example when i need to cut a circle with 60mm diameter it become 58mm
    because the thickness of plasma how can i make the plasma ray in or out my measurement
    thank you


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    no one can help me !!


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    try to draw a 62mm circle and see if it comes out 60mm.

    Also, the offset tab might be of help. This is my first day with the mach3 so take that with a grain of salt


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