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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: March 16, 2015, 07:45:49 PM »

So my z works in the negative - Z zero is the top of my z axis.

Does that mean if I want to change bits at 4" above the table and my total z is 0 to -7 so my tool change z will be -3?

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: March 16, 2015, 06:33:14 PM »

Gerry,

Working on the tool change as designed with a fixed position and moveable plate and got the following error:

"Tool Change Z Position can NOT be above Z=0 System going to E-Stop"

The initial tool setup seemed to work fine, the top of stock was identified and then the fixed position was identified. It then went back to its originating position and waited for me to turn on the spindle. It ran the test pattern then went to I believe the Change position of "4", not sure? It waited for the tool change, after which "Cycle Start" generated the error.

Does that have to do with the Z Pos for the Change Position?

see attached

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: March 14, 2015, 11:19:54 AM »

Jerry,

Thanks for the quick reply.

Instead of using the automatic tool change using a "home" position I am trying to use the zero tool function V twice, once to zero the initial tool and then when the M6 occurs. My second attempt to zero the tool is what is causing the problem.

Maybe I'm using the zero tool incorrectly?

What is the difference betwwen the "Fixed Plate X/Y" and the Change Position co-ordinates?

Adam,

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: March 14, 2015, 10:37:49 AM »

Gerry,

I'm using your 2010 screenset and while running a job if the there is a tool change (M6)  in the g-code I'm unable to move any axis, especially Z to re-zero the tool. I'm pretty new to machining so is this by default in the 2010 screenset or is there a trick I'm missing?

Adam,

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: December 27, 2014, 08:16:41 AM »

Should the plate offset be 0?

I have it set for the thickness of my plate and the DRO does zero but the bit is not zero'd in the DRO with the plate offset... I've moved the axis as close as I could could get to zero and the bit is not against the work piece as I would expect.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Fixture Save... questions?

« on: December 27, 2014, 07:11:52 AM »

Thanks for the reply's.

2 follow up questions...

Either that, or just write down the offset values and re-enter them. But again, this assumes you can accurately re-home to a repeatable position.

I don't understand how writing down the DRO settings and entering them is accomplished? If I zero the axes and I have a fixture that is in space that I have the coordinates (X,Y) written down for how do I enter the coordinates and get back to those settings and a power cycle? Is that a G55 offset then?

Also, wouldn't a fixture save and or a material save be somewhat interchangeable? I mean if your part is programmed from the fixture coordinates then your material would follow suit as it would be programmed from the fixture that holds the material, correct?

Adam,

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: December 26, 2014, 08:10:48 AM »

thnks Gerry, will this zero similar to the z axis, double touch?

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: December 26, 2014, 07:17:39 AM »

Gerry,

When trying to use the probing screen and probing in the +Y direction instead of probing towards +Y the axis simply goes back to my homed +Y, what am I missing here?

Adam,

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Fixture Save... questions?

« on: December 24, 2014, 07:59:00 AM »

What, no one uses fixtures??

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General Mach Discussion / Fixture Save... questions?

« on: December 23, 2014, 11:09:41 AM »

I'm still very new to the CNC world and was wondering what the best practice and usage is for using fixture saves?

I assume a fixture save is for repeat work or multiple piece work so that stock positioning is taken out of the equation?

Does it make sense to do a fixture save, just in case, when starting a new project so that you can start where you left off in case something were to happen before the job finishes?

Is it possible to start a project that you quit if you didn't do a fixture save?


Adam,