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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 Scaling Problem

« on: July 13, 2011, 07:09:50 PM »

I managed to get the scaling setting figured out. Thanks for your help.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 Scaling Problem

« on: July 13, 2011, 02:36:27 PM »

I have tried restting the x and y scales in toolpath but my changes are not being accepted by Mach 3. Settings keep on reverting back to what they were previously. What do I need to do to overcome this?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 Scaling Problem

« on: July 13, 2011, 01:50:32 PM »

Thanks. I will give this a try.

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General Mach Discussion / Mach 3 Scaling Problem

« on: July 12, 2011, 03:59:49 PM »

I am relatively new to CNC and am in the process of learning and running sample g-code programs on a 3 axis mill routing machine that I recently built. I have encountered a problem with the size of the parts that I am cutting as they are considerably smaller than what the original design calls for.  I have also used the roadrunner program to test my machine and although my machine cuts it out, it end up being quite small. I initially thought that I  had set up Mach 3 incorrectly but when I checked the "Units" setting it was set for inches and the various g-code programs that I have used were also in inches and yet this problem persists. I am at a complete loss as to what is causing this peoblem and would certainly appreciate getitng some advice as to how to fix it.  Much appreciated.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: May 08, 2011, 04:14:26 PM »

Hi all. My name is Nick and I just joined this forum. I recently completed building my own 3 axis CNC router machine and now am trying to learn how to use Mach 3. I am retired and enjoy woodworking as a hobby.  It has taken me over a year from the time I discovered CNC for woodworkers to actual completion. It has been somewhat both frustrating and a very gratifying project (now that it is finished and working) and now I'm looking forward to making various things with it.

I have had a brief read of some of the different topics available on this site and I am impressed by the content and extent of topics available which will certainly greatly assist me in learning and developing a better understanding of the proper operation of Mach 3 Mill software.

Looking forward to being an active member.

Nick