I having issues with my machine (XXL) consistently cutting too deep. I set up the project in the latest version of CC, run the sim, and everything looks good. I then set up the project in Carbide Motion. I have a BitSetter and Dog River Tools Touch Probe. I run a probe for XYZ and everything seems OK. Then I run the cut, and it cuts deeper than I initially expected. For example, i want to cut to a max depth of .025 inches- it ends up cutting like .05. Really bad when its a more detailed v-carve. The BitSetter seems to be functioning properly, as there is no varience when changing bits. It is just the initial depth. I even tried zeroing without the touch probe (paper method). Can anyone help me out here? Im going crazy wasting time and materials!! Thanks in advance!!
Ken
What are you trying to cut and can you post the file?
Anthony
Try setting your Z zero in the same spot where you are measuring your cut depth.
Or after the cut, move your machine to that spot & touch off on the top surface & check your DRO (Digital Read Out)
How are you measuring your cut depth?
NOTE: most paper is about 0.004" thick 
One strategy to check whether it is the stock, table flatness or a drift of something is to go ahead and surface the area first to have a plane that is parallel to the travel path of the spindle/router that is at a depth the machine knows. Then do your v-carve and check.
I have done this by a very shallow pocket to face off the top of the stock (be aware of your clamping method) and then vcarve from the depth of the pocket to the depth of pocket plus your 0.025 inches.
It may help you diagnose your issues.
Also 0.025 inches is less than 1/32 of an inch, how are you measuring?
John
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