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  1. 06-25-2021, 01:57 AM #1
    jimbod
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    CNC Z axis

    I am using a 6040 Cncest CNC cutting letters on a sign at 3mm deep when for no apparent reason the cutter plunges to 7mm deep could it be a software problem as I am using MACH3 and Vcarve10,5 running windows 7 with a parallel port.or maybe a stepper motor problem as it only happens with the Z axis and has happened a few times before. Any help would be appreciated.
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  2. 06-25-2021, 02:56 PM #2
    Dean448
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    Re: CNC Z axis

    Software would do the same thing every time. Zero Z above the work and run the program. Look at the Z DRO to see if it’s cutting deep. Measure the Z zero height above the work before and after the cut to see if anything moved.


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