Thats what the tool touch off is for. It automatically senses when the tool touches the puck, and sets the Z height. This is a function of the controller not the software.
Thats what the tool touch off is for. It automatically senses when the tool touches the puck, and sets the Z height. This is a function of the controller not the software.
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The touch off is a common system to adjust for tool length in relationship to the spoilboard many CNC's have this.
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Also see if your tool measuring is consistently setting to the same height each time. If not, You may need to slow down the feed rate when touching off..
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