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I tried the g20. I didn't work. The laguana support said it was metric only, but he didn't seem very sharp. I'll try your entire header, but I doubt it. The conversion works, but is a pain. Chris

So I did find out that this machine only runs metric, in mm. I have en editor that I used to convert my code. I can do a "scale" on all 3 axis by 25.4 That seemed to work on the first program. ...

The top code works fine in Mach3. That is what I have been using. The bottom is a Laquana compatible example. Good point though if a generic controller like caps.

I see the spindle speed...

So if the code I tried with the G20 ran in mm, then I'm probably stuck there.

On my machine, I use a manual switch on the router to set the RPM. So I'll need to add that to each file.

I'll try...

Hmmm. I think I have that. So the beginning of my code is:

N10 G20
N20 G0 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90
N30 G64
N40 (first body - ZERO Xtra deep pocket)
N70 S10000 M03
N80 G01 X20.5963 Y11.8868 Z0.25...

I have a bunch of g-code files that are formatted in Inches. I run them on Mach3.

I'd like to join a co-op that uses a Laguna machine. It seems to be set up for MM.

I did a quick test and...

I watched the video on the repacking and tried it. It look me a while. I could not really tell the place he said to avoid, so it did lock up. I put it in a vice to twist it, and a LOT of bearings...

It measures 16. I'll try repacking once I get the package.

I tried that. I already spilled them. I figured that would happen. One Amazon review had that issue.

Now that the plastic is off, I'll see if it fits. I don't think so though.

The 3 I measured are the same out to 4 places. So I ordered some to try.

That is the one I ordered from the link that didn't fit.

In the gray spot one says 16 and one says 5. So I'd guess 16mm. The new one said T6, so I tried t5, but didn't see much.

Do these numbers tell enough If not, how do I measure what I need too....

The rebuild seems like it is more skill than I have. It is more patience too. Plus I have no idea where to buy the new bearings, or how to figure out the size.

So I ordered the new one...

Perfect Thanks.

Thanks.

So both get replaced or can I just buy a ballscrew nut?

My Y- axis was stopping, so I started taking stuff apart. I replaced all the basic bearing earlier this year. It was grinding a lot, so I took this thing of and some ball bearings fell out.

Is...

Thanks. .01 made the g-code will 100% arcs. It ran without stutters. This is all good. I have two new tricks in the tool bag. That will really help for certain programs.

I guess the story...

.0001 made code with a bunch or acs. Of 1000 line, I had only 1 or so stutters. Maybe .00001 would be the final spec for the clean up.

The same file made with no arcs was still 1000 lines, and...

I tried it with .01. Maybe I should use .0001.

Thanks for this other tip. I'll try some different brews. I think some of the guys that draw some complex shapes for me are using a bunch of...

That may be. But this doesn't explain why I get clean running code if I just trace the drawing, but I get the goofy code when I add a tool offset. I've made DXFs a couple different ways. One way...

Its still got arcs. Every DXF I have is bad I guess, from every program.

Is there a way to get rid of the arcs before the code is made?

I'm not sure how to tell between a poor DXF and a good one. It looks like anything that I use to make code that has curves makes that switch between tiny arcs and x,y,z commands. Its the back and...

I still have the issue, its just slower if I slow it down.

I noticed that if I generate a toolpath directly from a DXF, without a tool diameter, then I don;t get arcs. Its when cambam compensates...

I set the lookahead to 200 (from 100). I turned off the CV in the code (I didn't see a setting in mach3). Same result. So CV isn't doing much either way I guess.

I tried playing with the...

I'm sort of following. I run the program at f50. If I slow it to F20 for the arcs, its not as jerky, but its still there. So 60 or so x,y,x moves with G64 is fine. But going back and forth...

If this is what you meant (below), it doesn't seem to work. Now it stops and starts. Before it just stuttered a bit.

So this is a cambam issue? I'd like to just say don't use arcs, but I don't...

cambam makes 20-30 arcs or so per pass, and I run 6 passes. So manually editing 250 places seems like a lot of work.

Is there a quicker way?

When I generate a profile with cambam, it uses both standard x,y,z codes, but also I and J codes for arcs. If I only have x,y,and z, then use a g64, my machine (a K2 running mach3) does a nice...

Thanks. I should have done a follow up.

I ended up tightening up the ball screws and everything I could. That made it worse. I guess the Mach3 profile that K2 sent me had a backlash set for the...

I'm trying to figure out why My Y-axis is off by 1-2MM after each run. I've run this machine for about 18 months. I've been slowly improving the accuracy, but now I'm stuck.

This is what I've...