![]() ![]() You are experiencing some of this with wrong Z axis travel. The problem comes from when Mach 3 isn't correctly setup. ie Estop, limits and turning on spindle etc. It's only purpose is to handle the Motion control side ie: Tell motors how far to travel and respond to any actions thru Inputs/outputs. Common for people to think it does more than it really does. Ok well First Mach3's role is often misunderstood. I'll gladly give you my number and can chat if you like. I'll try to help here and break it down excuse if you know this but feel free to contact me via PM if want to know more. Because I'm build machines for people who often are brand new to cnc I see this often. Sounds to me like you have few conflicts happening here regards what Mach3 does exactly and what's needed or invloved with running and getting machine to do what you need. I hopeto have some tuition sorted by then I was hoping I can find a course at my local college but so far that idea has not born fruit.From the beginning of October I will be unable to stand for 6 weeks and then restricted in an air boot for another 6 to 8 weeks, so will not be in the workshop until the new year. I now know that I need to learn a cad programme so I can convert a design to G codes, I have tried to do this with a picture then import it to Mach 3 but it did not work. I now know how to start in the correct position by positioning the spindle motor to a certain position and set the axis to zero also looking at the G codes to see where it will start from the zero position, but I get it wrong sometimes. Yes I have configured the 3 axis but not the spindle motor, I have tried many configurations with that but to no avail, I have used one of the wizards to make a couple of wood signs, but the z axis (spindle motor) does not travel down the correct depth to the amount you put into the programme and is a bit hit and miss.
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