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  1. 02-16-2009, 03:00 PM #1
    bohica
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    Perplexing Problem

    I am new to Mach 3 and cannot find any reference to a problem I am having. The Mach screen shows the expected orientation of the part, but when I run the G code, it cuts a mirror image of the part on the Y axis.

    I also noticed that the Y axis coordinates are also reversed. When the table is moving towards the mill column the Y value should decrease, but I get an increase.

    Anyone have any ideas?
    Noncarborundum Illigitimus
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  2. 02-16-2009, 03:05 PM #2
    ger21
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    Reverse the direction of your Y motor. Check the Reverse box in the Homing/Limits screen.
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  3. 02-17-2009, 03:21 PM #3
    bohica
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    Gerry,

    Thanks, it worked.
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