Just need some more help

Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Just need some more help

  1. #1
    Registered
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    18
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Just need some more help

    First I want to thank all who have responded to my questions, It has helped a lot.

    Now for my question. How can I control the z axis. When I press start the first thing that happens is the spindle moves up off Z zero so it can move to the first cut. If my project is less than 3/4 thick than I have no problem. But if I have a project that is 1 1/4 thick than the spindle comes up to far and hits the stops. How do I control how far the spindle comes up off of zero when I first press start.

    Thank You,
    Dennis Killian
    AKA capdenny



  2. #2
    Member awerby's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    5728
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Just need some more help

    If this happens when you run a G-code program, it's probably something that's set somewhere in your CAM software. But since you don't indicate which software you're using, it's hard to say how you'd change it. It might be in the post-processor, or it could be somewhere else. Look for something that indicates a "safe height" or "tool change" position.

    [FONT=Verdana]Andrew Werby[/FONT]
    [URL="http://www.computersculpture.com/"]Website[/URL]


  3. #3
    Registered
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    18
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Just need some more help

    I am using mach3 software for machine. control and vcarve to make the gcode



  4. #4
    Registered
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    usa
    Posts
    1
    Downloads
    1
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Just need some more help

    In vcarve go to toolpaths click on machine setup, go down to where it says rapid Z gaps above material, change the clearance number so it clears your material.Just need some more help-setup-jpg



Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


About CNCzone.com

    We are the largest and most active discussion forum for manufacturing industry. The site is 100% free to join and use, so join today!

Follow us on


Our Brands

Just need some more help

Just need some more help