Hey,
I’m having an issue where my machine (Shapeoko 5 pro) plunges through the work piece.
I set up the zero on top of the work piece yet when i run the file to plunge .05 it goes all the way through
starting depth is 0.000 max depth 0.4
need some advice, attaching g code here
CC Test.c2d.nc (34.1 KB)
Since you are zeroing your endmill off the top of the stock…in Job Setup, did you also set “Zero Height” to “Top” (not “Bottom”)?
Edit…come to think of it, I believe physically zeroing on top but Job Setup = Bottom would cause air cutting. But I think physically zeroing on bottom but Job Setup = Top would cause a plunge. Physical zero and Job Setup zero should be the same.
Thank you for your reply,
I zeroed the bit on top and the settings as well show that it is setup for top zeroing
Here are the two tool paths setup, both no matter which one i start with the cnc will plunge completely through the board
Where are you setting zero relative to the stock?
Post a photo showing the machine at the zero position? and screen grab showing the Machine Position in Carbide Motion?
I have the same problem using my Bitzero v2. It never sets the Z depth correctly. After probing for x, y, z zero, Do this: Remove your Bitzero, under JOG, Rapid Move, click Go to Current X and Y Zero point. See if x and y zero are correct. Next, Move 1" in both X and Y directions away from your work piece so the endmill bit is floating over empty space. Next, Rapid Move to current Z. This will show that the Z axis is NOT set to proper zero height.
I have had my bitzero for about 10 days. Not once has it worked to set the Z origin. I have to do it manually.
Everyone seems to ignore the basic checks. Don’t run your program until you verify that the endmill goes to the proper zero point. I had to throw away bunch of raw material due this issue.
I still have no answer from Carbide3d.
For using the BitZero see:
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