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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: AMRG on May 11, 2015, 06:18:37 AM

Title: How to pause movement for a specific amount of time
Post by: AMRG on May 11, 2015, 06:18:37 AM

Hello,
I am using the Mach3 software to control the movement of a CNC machine and I am trying to find a way to pause the movement of the XYZ axis for a specific amount of time, let's say 1 minute, and then start again. Below are some details that might help you with your answer:
I am using a extrusion/dispensing system that is attached on the CNC machine to print ceramic pastes in order to create 3D structures in a layer-by-layer manner (3D printing) and i would like to pause the printing process for 1 minute after each layer in order to allow the ceramic paste to dry before i carry on printing the next layer on top of the previous one.
Is there any way to do that within the G-code or on the Mach3 software?
Thank you

Title: Re: How to pause movement for a specific amount of time
Post by: RICH on May 11, 2015, 06:44:28 AM

Consider using the G4 dwell command.

RICH 

Title: Re: How to pause movement for a specific amount of time
Post by: AMRG on May 11, 2015, 07:01:33 AM

Thanks! i was not aware of this command