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FAQs / Re: Losing zero reference while cutting
« on: December 27, 2014, 12:40:32 PM »
Which axis is going wrong and in which direction ? Ans: both x and y forsure, but z i did not pay that much detail to.[/color]
How much is it wrong (approx.) ? Ans: For example i was cutting a profile that is 7 ich long when it went bad i lost 4 inch in x and 2 inches in y.
Do the Mach3 DRO's show the correct position ? Ans: The DRO i belive are showing up properly but zer in x, y is shifted. Note z might be also but i deed not note it.
Does the machine make any unusual noise when the error occurs ? No unusual noice
Have you thoroughly checked all mechanical parts, in particular for loose couplings / grub screws etc. ? Ans: This i did not do, I did however manualy turn each axis by hand full strok to see if i had any binding and did not notice any on any axis.
Posting a picture of the work, showing the problem, would be helpful (use Additional Options) Ans: I will do this as soon as i get to office. Right now i beeter keep my wife happy so i wont get this this till Monday!
Note: This mill i have had for 5 years its a small panther-210 and has work flawlessly for all this time. I did however switch it to a new computer that was a 64 bit machine and i loaded 32 bit version of windows 7 on it. Would this have any issues that you would know of? Is it possible that i have a bad parallel port on this machine? The CPU is a Dell
Scott
Scott
How much is it wrong (approx.) ? Ans: For example i was cutting a profile that is 7 ich long when it went bad i lost 4 inch in x and 2 inches in y.
Do the Mach3 DRO's show the correct position ? Ans: The DRO i belive are showing up properly but zer in x, y is shifted. Note z might be also but i deed not note it.
Does the machine make any unusual noise when the error occurs ? No unusual noice
Have you thoroughly checked all mechanical parts, in particular for loose couplings / grub screws etc. ? Ans: This i did not do, I did however manualy turn each axis by hand full strok to see if i had any binding and did not notice any on any axis.
Posting a picture of the work, showing the problem, would be helpful (use Additional Options) Ans: I will do this as soon as i get to office. Right now i beeter keep my wife happy so i wont get this this till Monday!
Note: This mill i have had for 5 years its a small panther-210 and has work flawlessly for all this time. I did however switch it to a new computer that was a 64 bit machine and i loaded 32 bit version of windows 7 on it. Would this have any issues that you would know of? Is it possible that i have a bad parallel port on this machine? The CPU is a Dell
Scott
Scott