I am running the Pro XXL. Recently I feel that I may have a software issue. When running a project last week my project came lose and caused some issues. Now every time I go to run a project the Z axis seems to be off. I will zero all my axis points on the work piece. But when I run the program my machine does not lower to the correct Z point. It will start work several inches above the material. I have tried different approaches to include running a different project that has successfully in the past, creating a simply test project, and continuing to reset all axis points to zero. Any ideas why my machine when it runs a project is now running several inches above my work piece?
Is all the Z-axis wiring in good condition and all connectors secure?
Check the functionality of the Z-Plus Z-axis — does it work as expected? If you set the origin at the surface of the MDF and lift 1" does the Z-axis lift 1"?
Where is the origin in the file? How are you setting it relative to the stock?
If everything matches, post the .c2d file, step-by-step notes on how you are securing your stock and managing all tool changes and a photo of an attempt at cutting still in place on the machine.
All of the Z-axis wiring is connected and good condition. The Z-axis responds when I move the router up and down when setting the zero.
For my test on MDF, I have the origin at the surface in the center of the file.
I have tried to “reset” the operation using the manual provided when I first bought the equipment. However, this did not fix it.
Attached is a photo showing my screen of zeroing all axis point and the relative position of the bit on the material. The other is a video of the router moving after it has gone through the bit setter step.