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ggoode23
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Clearance issues

Post by ggoode23 »

Hi All

I was hoping somebody could assist me - I am making a sign out of White Oak , setup and tool selection is good and the sign is able to be cut - the problem is my safe Z seems to be an issue. When the Z axis lifts to move to the next letter or shape it moves before the Z axis is out of the way... cutting a groove into the material. Has anyone had this before? Is my feed rate too fast?

Thanks

Graeme

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Martin Reid
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Re: Clearance issues - Checking set ups

Post by Martin Reid »

Dear Graeme

I see no-one has chipped in to your post so I thought I would start things off.
It's difficult trying to best guess what your doing so lets start with some fundamentals before we get into 'hardware' issues.
Job Set-up - Zero face or bed? Then did you?
Job Set-up
Job Set-up
Material Set-up - Z1, Z2 & Home Z
Material Set-up
Material Set-up
Toolpath Setup - Start Depth (Flat Depth and/or Cut Depth)
You mentioned feed speed. Check it here - if in doubt 'slow down'
Toolpath Setup
Toolpath Setup
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Profile Toolpath
Profile Toolpath
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Pocket Toolpath
Pocket Toolpath
Post processor - Correct for machine, Correct units.
Post Processor
Post Processor
When you've checked all the 'set-ups'. If it still happens - is it repeatable?

Anyway that’s my two penn'orth
I'll watch with interest
Sincerely and in good faith
Martin

ggoode23
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Re: Clearance issues

Post by ggoode23 »

Hi Martin - sorry it has taken so long to reply!!! Appreciate the help - i have a new laser and new problems now :lol: :lol: :shock: :shock: :shock:

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