Reply with QuoteIs the axis calibrated correctly are the steps per inch set correctly and is there any mechanical slop in the axis / Lose preload nut ball nut sliding in its holder sounds like something shifts before screw moves ?
CNC Accuracy
Hi,
Was wondering is anyone has had a similar problem, I'm trying to help my brother with his cnc machine. its using a ball screw on the z and belts on the x and y, 1 motor on x & z and 2 on the y nema23's . Y and Z seems to work fine. When I move X 300cm in Mach3 it moves 300 but when I move it say 25 it only moves to 22. The annoying thing is when I move it 25 x 12 it lands on 300 again, its breaking my brain
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Is the axis calibrated correctly are the steps per inch set correctly and is there any mechanical slop in the axis / Lose preload nut ball nut sliding in its holder sounds like something shifts before screw moves ?
Re: CNC Accuracy
As gabedrummin has said it sounds like you need to calibrate each axisOriginally Posted by marlo086
Open the Settings Tab ( Mach3 )
Just above the Reset Button, you will see the Axis Calibration , just follow the instructions and you can then set the Steps Per mm or inch for each axis
You need an accurate gauge to do this, for a rough setup you can use a tape measure then you will need a gauge block or something that has a precise measured number, you can look up some videos on YouTube on how to set step/per in Mach3
The longer you make this measured movement the more accurate you can get your machine setup, 50mm works but 300mm would be better
Mactec54
Re: CNC Accuracy
Are you referring to cm or mm? when you say you ask for 25 and get 22 is it only the same part of your belt drive you get this error or is the error seen no matter where you do the move?
I'll get it finished sometime after I start it.....
