Need Help! Z plunges for no reason!


Results 1 to 15 of 15

Thread: Z plunges for no reason!

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    230
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Z plunges for no reason!

    I’m trying to make a sanding dish that is 22” in diameter and maybe .25 deep
    I’m using a KL1212 router and Mach 3 along with Vetric Aspire.
    I used all the default parameters when I chose a .5” ball nose for the rough cut.
    About 1/5th the way into the cut, the Z plunges and throws everything off kilter.
    Any thoughts?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Similar Threads:


  2. #2
    Member ZASto's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Vanuatu
    Posts
    304
    Downloads
    3
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Which controller you have?

    Make no mistake between my personality and my attitude.
    My personality is who I am. My attitude depends on who you are.


  3. #3
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    230
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    I’m using Mach 3
    I have a KL1212 cnc router
    The program i used was Vetric Aspire


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



  4. #4
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    1740
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Quote Originally Posted by robwiacek View Post
    I’m using Mach 3
    I have a KL1212 cnc router
    The program i used was Vetric Aspire


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    You asked the same question yesterday?

    Here> https://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy-c...-software.html

    1000x750 Workbee CNC - Mach4 - PMDX USB - Windows 10 Pro


  5. #5
    Member peteeng's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Location
    dum dum
    Posts
    6249
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Hello Rob - Machines do not do anything for no reason. You will have to work through the mechanics of the machine to check everything is OK and you will have to check the program is OK. No simple answer... Peter



  6. #6
    Member routalot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Posts
    1206
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Where does the model for the project come from?I would be more concerned about a discontinuity in the surface of the stl file than the machine in the first instance.I only have a little experience using Vectric software for 3D projects and that was Vcarve rather than Aspire so I might be missing something on that side,but given that the machine has worked previously,why would it start to misbehave now?Did nothing show up on the animation of the cut?I would run the simulation again at the highest resolution and look closely at the problem zone to see if a sudden plunge is apparent before attempting to diagnose a machine problem that might not exist.



  7. #7
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    1740
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Run the simulation and run it at slow speed, if its not showing in that or the final results its a mechanical/electrical issue with your machine.

    1000x750 Workbee CNC - Mach4 - PMDX USB - Windows 10 Pro


  8. #8
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    230
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    I created the dish in Vetric Aspire.
    I set the parameters and used default settings for the .5 ball mill.
    I’m going to add a picture shortly.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



  9. #9
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    230
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    BTW, nothing showed up in the simulation. It was a clean run.
    The fact that it happened twice worries me.
    Check out the cut. There’s a dot that indicates where it plunged and a deep cut along the x axis after the PRZ was rearranged


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



  10. #10
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    230
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!


    This is a second try showing a similar result.
    There are other screw holes thT don’t have anything to do with it, but the Z plunge us there along with that wacky X axis run


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



  11. #11
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    1740
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Once again you have machine or electrical issues.

    1000x750 Workbee CNC - Mach4 - PMDX USB - Windows 10 Pro


  12. #12
    Member ZASto's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Vanuatu
    Posts
    304
    Downloads
    3
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Electrical noise would be the culprit No1, IMHO.

    Make no mistake between my personality and my attitude.
    My personality is who I am. My attitude depends on who you are.


  13. #13
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    230
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    So, to ground the dust collector hose.
    I need to run a copper line inside the ductwork all the way back to the collector then back to a grounding rod?
    And noise
    I gave fluorescent lights and LED Florescent lights.
    Then there are fans and a window unit AC
    The computer and the machine are not connected to any Wi-Fi.
    Am I thinking it through correctly?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



  14. #14
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    1740
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    Quote Originally Posted by robwiacek View Post
    So, to ground the dust collector hose.
    I need to run a copper line inside the ductwork all the way back to the collector then back to a grounding rod?
    And noise
    I gave fluorescent lights and LED Florescent lights.
    Then there are fans and a window unit AC
    The computer and the machine are not connected to any Wi-Fi.
    Am I thinking it through correctly?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    You ground to ths same grounding lug the rest of the control system is grounded too. Are you in US or where? Only in China or other undeveloped countries without a grounded electrical supply system do you need a ground rod. In US or others the 3 wire system using a ground connected at the main service panel is where it needs to be grounded to.

    Yes others have ran a bare copper wire inside the dust collection hose and fittings and back to the machine ground to drain off static electricity.
    Everything needs to be grounded in your shop.

    1000x750 Workbee CNC - Mach4 - PMDX USB - Windows 10 Pro


  15. #15
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    230
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Z plunges for no reason!

    That’s clear good help.
    I’ll get in that.
    Thanks


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk



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

Z plunges for no reason!

Z plunges for no reason!