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  1. 12-24-2017, 12:56 AM #1
    neattimes
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    cnc routing aluminum - z axes moves down

    Trying for the first time to router some 1/8" aluminum on my CNC router I built. Using Mach3 for g-code.

    When routing the aluminum it will go fine for about 5 inches then the z axis will move downward when its cutting. I am using an upcut bit.

    Any suggestions?

    thanks
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  2. 12-24-2017, 04:25 PM #2
    ger21
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    Re: cnc routing aluminum - z axes moves down

    Tighten the collet more?
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