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General Mach Discussion / Z axis Keyboard shortcut

« on: November 05, 2014, 02:45:08 PM »

Hi all, quick question.

Is there a keyboard shortcut that I can use to zero my z axis so I don't have to walk all the way back to the machine when setting my zeros?

THanks.

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General Mach Discussion / USB to Parallel adapter

« on: October 05, 2014, 11:58:28 AM »

Hey Everyone

I want to get a new computer to run my mach 3 from, and I have to add a parallel port, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience using the USB to Parallel adapter.

http://www.frys.com/product/7056551?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Also, Does Mach 3 run on Windows 8?

Thanks!

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General Mach Discussion / Cam Bam Post Processor to Mach3

« on: March 07, 2014, 02:19:50 PM »

When using cambam to mach 3, how important is it to set the post processor in the machining file?

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General Mach Discussion / Axis Drifting To one side

« on: March 06, 2014, 05:37:00 PM »

Hi,

I’m having a very frustrating problem with my CNC 3020.

I’m trying to make a circular pocket, but the X axis keeps drifting off to the left.

When I start the operation, which has a .125” depth increment, the pocket will not be centered, going layer to layer.
It seems like this is happening on one particular side of the piece of wood I’m using.
I’m using an 1/8” cutting bit on bamboo.

I’ve re calibrated all axis in mach 3 multiple times to make sure that its traveling the correct distance before hand.

But when I start the operation, it doesn’t cut the hole precisely, and when I hit “Go To Zero, the zero is always off on the x axis.

Any ideas?

Thanks