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FAQs / Re: Plasma table issues

« on: November 29, 2010, 08:16:50 AM »

Hey Hood! Actually made a cut on Friday. I cut out an octagon.Still having the issue of when i reference the "y" axis. It is still moving to the opposite end of the table to reference. Still have to fix it. Also, on Friday, I had to turn down the feedrate percentages down on the program run screen for mach3. This is after the optimum travel has been set along with the arc voltage. Thanks, Fritz

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FAQs / Re: Plasma table issues

« on: November 26, 2010, 06:39:12 PM »

how do i find it? What does it look like?

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FAQs / Re: Plasma table issues

« on: November 26, 2010, 12:09:57 PM »

Okay, have to run back to work to send it to you. I am fairly new to this, i apologize for any delays. I have been reading threw our manuals and playing with the table. The issue with the 'z' axis diving, seems to have resolved itself! Don't know how. Anyway, I would still appreciate if you were to have a look at my XML. My problem now is that the two stepper motors are out of sync, on my "y" axis. I tried referencing, the gantry moves in the opposite direction it should along with the motors grinding. I believe the grinding comes from too much travel speed. All of this stuff was working fine before , but not now! I'm gonna send that to you in a few hours. Again, thanks Hood!
                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                             Fritz

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FAQs / Re: Plasma table issues

« on: November 26, 2010, 09:36:31 AM »

my xml

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FAQs / Re: Plasma table issues

« on: November 24, 2010, 08:23:37 AM »

Im working on it, appreciate your help! Gonna send that to you soon!

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FAQs / Plasma table issues

« on: November 23, 2010, 03:50:05 PM »

Hi, recently purchased a cnc plasma table! Unfortunatly, i have had issues with it from the beggining! Initially it worked with a few minor adjustments. Now, when nothing was changed, its like it forgot what it was doing from the previous days. After i load the g-code, table moves at a real fast speed to its referencing point. As the program runs, the "z" axis wants to plunge below zero! We do not have any tech support with the table manufacturer. Trying to get movin on this...any input would be much appreciated....Fritz

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FAQs / Re: Z axis does not move when threading

« on: November 23, 2010, 12:16:47 PM »

Hi, bought a plasma table two months ago, finally got it to work after a week! Still having issues with it! Unexpectedly, after having a few days of running, the "z" axis wants to dive below zero, causing the torch on our plasma table to drag! Also having other issues other than that I hope to resolve. Fritz

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Setup units

« on: November 23, 2010, 11:30:11 AM »

Having issues with our plasma cutter diving below zero after the event is started! Using BobCad v21, my g-codes are correct! Mach3, and torch height control as well!