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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Snowboy on January 13, 2018, 01:03:51 AM

Title: Z axis problem
Post by: Snowboy on January 13, 2018, 01:03:51 AM

Hi there, I am working with Bobcad cam V28 and mach 3 using a usb motion control card. I got everyting working fine but my Z axis does not pick up from one cut to another. I can jog the z axis up and down so, the motors are working. Using the wizards on Mach 3 it shows the z going up and down. any suggestions ? thanx Luan.

Title: Re: Z axis problem
Post by: wmgeorge on January 13, 2018, 10:13:28 AM

Quote from: Snowboy on January 13, 2018, 01:03:51 AM

Hi there, I am working with Bobcad cam V28 and mach 3 using a usb motion control card. I got everyting working fine but my Z axis does not pick up from one cut to another. I can jog the z axis up and down so, the motors are working. Using the wizards on Mach 3 it shows the z going up and down. any suggestions ? thanx Luan.

What post processor are you using and which USB motion control board?

Title: Re: Z axis problem
Post by: Snowboy on January 16, 2018, 04:26:08 AM

I am using the generic plasma post processor in Mach 3 and usb card STB4100. After fiddeling around z picks up but stays there. been on it for 2 days I am am so near to cut!!!

Title: Re: Z axis problem
Post by: Snowboy on January 16, 2018, 04:31:24 AM

Post processor in Bobcad cam v28 not Mach 3, pardon the glitch