Need Help!- MACH 3 & 4 axis foam cutter

[richbads]

Hello,

I've setup my 4 axis foam cutter to run through Mach3, all works ok when in jog mode & running a demo cut file, if you hit move to zero X,Y & A axis go to zero but Z stays put or goes to safe "Z" until the other three are at zero then this moves to zero. What's worrying me is if you have to stop the machine & go to zero all the other axis return then z starts it's move after the other have reached zero.

I understand when using a router that goes to a safe height until everything is at zero to prevent gouging & tool breakages.

How do I configure X & Z axis to go to a safe height before moving to zero

[ktb100]

Hi Richbags,

You can configure which axis moves first or what you want each one to do by:

1) While viewing the program page - Click on "operator" (on the top)
2) Click on "edit button script"
3) Click on the button you want to change ie Ref all home
4) This is the order of what all is done for homing.
5) Edit it as you like and be sure to save it.

Button numbers and OEM button descriptions can be found at:

http://machsupport.com/MachCustomize...itle=Main_Page

Scroll down to #9 for buttons, OEM buttons, DRO's etc.


Hope this helps

Kirk