I’m new to CNC
Bought a shapeoko 4xxl, got my machine working, but i’m having issues when doing a cut through, after setting my x,y,z axis and measuring my thickness with a caliper, my router will cut a good 1/4" into my table
When try a rapid to current z it looks right
I tried resetting, even reinstalling.
In my toolpath when i choose “use stock bottom” for the max depth, I need to subtract 5 mm so it doesn’t cut into the table
Any ideas?
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I had almost the same problem on the 5 pro today. Still trying to figure it out.
What is the Carbide Create “Simulation” showing on the cut?
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Hit zero z before doing anything. I don’t understand why but until you do that zeroing z won’t work. (You have to do zero z once and you don’t care where in z you actually are, then a second time for real)
Looks normal I see my my cut through and the tabs.
How do you set your z height on the stock?
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I position my bit directly on top using a piece of paper then do a set 0 on the Z axis.
What I can’t figure out is it only affects the the overall stock thickness, when I carve a pocket It seems to be the correct depth.
Do you have the correct Z configured for your machine? The Z Plus and the HDZ have different steps per inch. If the software thinks you have one and you really have the other then stuff like that can happen.
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Thank you for your response
That was my issue, had HDZ in my setup option but I have a Z- plus
Works like a charm
Tks
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