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FAQs / Tripping Limit Switches

« on: June 04, 2020, 09:11:03 PM »

Hi,
I have an Industrial CNC 4x8 machine with spindle. Using BobCAD/CAM software with Mach3. I am having issues with tripping limit switches. The tripping is not consistent but sometimes occurs frequently. Resetting does not always solve the problem. I have been backtracking a line or two or G-code and using the "run from here" and it may take more than one attempt but it will go through. I also get "missing words" error messages. Here again I would backtrack a line or two of G-code and use the "run from here option" and eventually it would go through. For both of these error message sometimes after I reset and try the "run from here" option the machine will go rogue and go off in a undetermined direction including backwards.
I don't know what I should be doing to resolve these issues. Thanks

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: A couple issues

« on: October 21, 2019, 08:03:09 PM »

What about the Index Denounce? Both of these Denounce items had values of 1.
Thanks
Kevin Schulz

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: A couple issues

« on: October 21, 2019, 12:50:29 PM »

Thanks for your help. I believe all of the wiring is in fine condition but I will try your suggestions. Again, I appreciate your help.

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: A couple issues

« on: October 20, 2019, 03:16:48 PM »

Thanks for the response. From memory I believe it said that the emergency stop activated. It doesn't do this consistently but I do need to click the reset button and the click the cycle start button.

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / A couple issues

« on: October 19, 2019, 10:38:31 PM »

First, I am new to this CNC operation so I may be asking simple questions but it hasn't been obvious to me.
1) tool changes: I first thought that when I entered tool info in the Bobcad/can software it would transfer to the Mach3 software, wrong. But I have tried entering the tool info height by actual dimensions, no dimensions, and difference in dimensions from the first tool. No success. What do I need to do?
2) the Mach3 software stops spontaneously during the project. I need to reset and cycle start each time. Why?

Thanks, Kevin

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

« on: October 19, 2019, 09:29:38 PM »

Hi, my name is Kevin. Brand new to the CNC field. I am needing some help getting my machine operating correctly.
My education background is engineering and business. I have been in the construction industry for the last 30 years.
My woodworking hobby has led me to the CNC field. I was mostly making furniture and then I started into carving. I have been interested in the CNC capabilities for some time and purchased my first machine in May. I have spent the months since learning the Bobcad/cam software. My machine, from industrial CNC, came with an entry level Mach3 software. I upgraded to the full version a couple months ago and I have been learning as problems arise.
This is my first forum membership and I am looking forward to being part of the CNC group.