7.
Mach3 always starts with chosen tool „0”, if you use the tools changer and some tool left in
the handle while turning of, after Mach restart, you must enter this tool number (of Tool
Information group on the main screen, the "Tool").
a.
If you do not use the tool changer but you have the automatic tool-length
measurement sensor, after starting Mach program always enter “1” in the pole
“Tool”.
8.
STOP button on the Mach3 screen stops the machine instantly. With the stepper motors it
may cause motor will fall out from the position, with the servodrives the motors controllers
may report an overload error or overstaying error and you will need to re-base the machine.
Recommended way to stop the work is pressing pause first („Feed Hold”), and after it
stopped – STOP key.
9.
To restart the CNC program from a specified location - set in the G-code window, the desired
position (line), then press "Run From Here" and then "Cycle Start".
10.
It is worth to know the basic commands of G-Code. In many situations, a very useful tool
becomes the MDI Mach screen, where you can manually type the commands that are
executed immediately.
11.
If you have a tool magazine and/or automatic tool-length measurement sensor, remember
that any manipulation/repositioning / disassembly-HOME based switches can cause
machines absolute zero position shift and then recalibration of the magazine position and
the correction sensor is necessary.
12.
If you set the zero point (material base) and you use the automatic tool measurement –
always make the tool measurement first, and then set the zero point. Setting the zero point
with the unmeasured tool causes that the level of processing shifts when we secure another
tool and elicit the measurement.
13.
PC computer you use to control the machine should be treated like an integral part of the
control system and should not be use to any other tasks. It means that, this computer should
have only the operation system, Mach3 program and nothing else (eventually text editor and
file manager such as TotalCommander). For any other tasks such as designing, you should
use other computer.
14.
On the controlling computer turn of all visual effects of your desktop, screen saver, and turn
the power profile on “always on”.
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