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Bend-Tech Dragon
Troubleshooting Guide
Mach3
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10.13 Diagnosing an E-Stop in Mach3
If the machine is non-responsive because it has been disabled, click the Program Run tab in
Mach3 and check the Status text box. If an E-Stop has been triggered, the Status will read
Limit Switch Triggered. At this point, check all E-Stop buttons to ensure none are triggered.
If an E-Stop is triggered, pull the switch back out, and press the Green Button on the Control
Box. Click Reset in Mach3 and the machine will be enabled.
Important
If the machine is disabled, always check the Control Box first to ensure the Main
Power Switch is on and the green button is lit.
10.14 Calculating Run Time in Mach3
1. Create a Nesting Project
Load or create a nested project. Ensure,
Disable ‘OK to Move’ is checked.
2. Turn off the Plasma unit
Ensure the plasma unit is powered OFF.
If the torch is left on, it will still try to
ignite.
3. Run Project
Press run project and wait for the project
to load the G-Code into Mach3.
4. Simulate Program
In Mach3, navigate to the Tool Path tab
and click Simulate Program Run. A time
will appear next to Estimated Program
Run Time.
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