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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: JBWolf on June 29, 2023, 06:36:04 PM

Title: Retract Z on feed hold or stop
Post by: JBWolf on June 29, 2023, 06:36:04 PM

When I use 'feed hold', 'stop' or 'reset', the machining stops right where it is and turns off the spindle... this is all good except I would like it to also retract the spindle height to a safe distance from the part... maybe 2in/50mm
I cannot find any setting to do this and if there is a problem such as needing to tighten stock clamps or even just cleaning away chips or lubing the bit, it really should immediately retract.... only exception would be E-stop, which is working fine.
Is there an option to cause a Z-Axis retraction on 'feed hold' or 'stop' in Mach3?

Title: Re: Retract Z on feed hold or stop
Post by: TPS on June 30, 2023, 02:18:52 AM

Config -> Safe_Z Setup

Title: Re: Retract Z on feed hold or stop
Post by: JBWolf on June 30, 2023, 10:27:40 PM

ty ty i totally missed that, says right there "go to safeZ when stop button is hit"... it was at 0