HI. I'm new to CNC and Mach3, and I have just started cutting my first few projects. My design software is Aspire, and I'm or sure if this is controlled by Aspire or Mach. When I start my program, the machine goes to the start point and the spindle starts. The problem is that the spindle is not nearly up to full speed before it engages the wood. Is this strictly a G-code issue generated my Aspire that can be helped by making my start point further away from the wood, or is this something that I can adjust in Mach? Do I need to start the spindle manually in Mach before I run the program?
Also, at the end of a program, is the spindle supposed to shut down on it own, or do you have to stop it manually? Mine doesn't stop. I'm standing right there, so it's not a big deal to hit the red button, but it would be nice if it shut down on it's own at the end of a run.
Thanks.