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dazza111
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« on: July 28, 2011, 06:13:09 PM »
hi guys im a newbie and struggling with mach 3 im running it on a lap top i know this is not recommended but i will get pc once i work out if it will help solve my prob The problem is i run the code (engraving) when it starts cutting its at the correct z axis depth but every time the cutter goes to job it cuts progressively deeper on every letter  this is killing me mentally
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 07:57:56 PM »
Lower the Z axis velocity and acceleration in half, and see if that helps.

Keep in mind that it's entirely possible that the laptop is the cause.
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2011, 10:10:33 PM »
went a got a p/c to run it so ill try that thanx
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 01:04:18 AM »
tryd new p/c still no good this is doing my head in Cry
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