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Need fix?
« on: January 27, 2015, 03:24:25 PM »
Years ago when i set my machine up i thought it was pretty accurate, but it appears my z access is off by .0181"  This isnt too big of a difference unless i am using 1/8inch material it is off.  I cant remember how I set up that screw / motor setting in software.  Can anyone assist?

thx!!

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Re: Need fix?
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2015, 06:56:20 AM »
You can use the axis calibration feature in Mach. Settings (alt-6 tab) when the screen opens it's located above the reset button.
You will also want to check for backlash once the steps per unit are correct.

RICH
Re: Need fix?
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2015, 08:04:54 AM »
You can use the axis calibration feature in Mach. Settings (alt-6 tab) when the screen opens it's located above the reset button.
You will also want to check for backlash once the steps per unit are correct.

RICH


I will look at this this evening thanks!!  what is backlash?

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Re: Need fix?
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2015, 08:54:51 AM »
Backlash is non movement of the axis which is caused by a number of things.
 Members docs, I think....... has thread on how to check for it.

RICH