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General Mach Discussion / Having a small problem with mach3

« on: November 10, 2008, 08:54:12 PM »

Well this originated from a vectric forum thread but it seems the problem isn't in the vcarvepro file its in the post processor or the gcode/settings I have in mach3. It's two part, one that the pockets aren't complete and they are cut weird and all the same way. Second there are knicks or bumps at the end of each corner, like it took almost 1/16" about 1" long off the edge of each of the parts.

I stopped the program after the two parts cutout on the bottom so I could rectify the pockets without rerunning the entire program. Anyone have any idea what's going on? I attached screens pics and the tap gcode file. Thanks!

http://vi01.com/cnc/mach/4thaxispartsUPDATED.tap gcode file (gcode ATC post processor from vcarvepro)

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General Mach Discussion / problems with mach3, showing only partial programs/gcode

« on: April 20, 2008, 09:17:40 PM »

Had this problem before, never really rectified it.. only way I have found to fix it is by reinstalling and resetting everything. It's a pain and I would rather get the source of the issue. I included a screen shot below to give an example. I noticed it first by looking at the geometry in the upper right hand corner, the toolpath screen. It appeared to only display partial or even just a fragment of the actual program. Running it confirmed that, having stopped precisely where that toolpath stops. There's more gcode below but for some reason mach3 goes all buggy and doesn't go any further or show any hope of going further. Also, this happens with multiple files, every one the same, I've tried at least 10  to no avail. Any suggestions? Am I doing something wrong? Maybe the download I have is corrupted? But i have used fresh copies in the past,it just happens randomly one day when I open it up. Thanks!