Hi all,
I am using VCarve 9.5 with a CNCRP4848Pro. I am making a simple router base out of baltic birch and the work area size is 7.5" x 7.5". However, when Vcarve generates the G-Code, it outputs it in metric numbers but still in actual inch units.....which my CNC really does not like as it over travels in the Z axis. What am I doing wrong?
Here is the first few line of G-Code output. Note that the 190.5 is 7.5" when you divide by 25.4!
( Router Base )
( File created: Thursday November 22 2018 - 02:48 PM)
( for CNC Roter Parts Machines )
( Material Size )
( X= 190.500, Y= 190.500, Z= 12.319)
()
(Toolpaths used in this file:)
(Pocket 3)
Designing in Inches but outputing in metric
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Re: Designing in Inches but outputing in metric
You're using a metric post processor. Look for one for your machine that is in inches.
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Re: Designing in Inches but outputing in metric
Mach3 will do both.
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Re: Designing in Inches but outputing in metric
Not sure I understand what you are saying 100%
Doesn't matter what units you design in but you should be using the correct PP for your control software, if that is set up for imperial then use a pp with inch in the name, if its set up for metric then use one with mm in the name.
You said the CNC is over traveling in the Z axis which is the bit I don't understand, if you are using the wrong PP then I would expect ALL axis to be wrong, not just the z axis. I would check your calibration on that axis at least
Doesn't matter what units you design in but you should be using the correct PP for your control software, if that is set up for imperial then use a pp with inch in the name, if its set up for metric then use one with mm in the name.
You said the CNC is over traveling in the Z axis which is the bit I don't understand, if you are using the wrong PP then I would expect ALL axis to be wrong, not just the z axis. I would check your calibration on that axis at least
Re: Designing in Inches but outputing in metric
Thanks for the replies. You are correct, it was the PP. Not sure when it was changed to metric, but that was the problem. And yes, all three axes over travel, just happened that the Z axis happened first.
Note to self: Always double check the first couple of lines of G-Code in Mach 3 to confirm the x, y, and z values!
Note to self: Always double check the first couple of lines of G-Code in Mach 3 to confirm the x, y, and z values!