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  1. 05-31-2009, 06:23 AM #1
    garychief
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    Squaring x an y axis in Mach 3

    I am wondering if any one has had success with squaring their machines using the "Function CFG's"- "Formula Axis Correction" dialog box.
    I understand a few commands, however i have inputted the following,
    f(x)= 0.001y
    this creates an error, i wish to have the x axis move approx 1mm for every 1000mm in the y axis.

    Any ideas welcome

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  2. 05-31-2009, 12:40 PM #2
    ger21
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    Try this.
    f(x) = x+y*.001

    I don't think it will correct while jogging, though. Only when running g-code, or using MDI.
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  3. 05-31-2009, 02:16 PM #3
    garychief
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    Thanks Gerry,

    It worked a charm!!!.
    This function will come very useful when i build my next machine which will be about 2000(X)x4000(Y)x200(Z). i currently am using my first machine that is 1350x2550x330 which is funding the next one.

    I have searched Mach 3 documentation with no success for the past week, i drop a posting here and get an answer in a day.

    Totally awesome. Many thanks

    Gary:cheers:
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