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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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It happened again- everything was shut down so I started up with everything in a shut down state. I ran a very simple program as you can see (a bolt circle and a pocket in the middle). You can see that the z depth on the DRO shows about 1.2, but when I measured with a tape measure the tip of the center drill was about 1" from the top of the part- so this would have plunged in about .20" immediately without the slow approach. I have attached a couple of photos and a fresh report.

Marty, in response to your questions- yes this is my first CNC conversion, not even sure if I am using angular contact bearings. I already watched that video and did help somewhat on axis direction. Maybe im wrong but it seems using angular contact bearings and axis calibration are very important and believe I have calibrated the axis, becasue when I MDI an axis it moves the distance I ask it to -verified by a dial indicator. So not sure how if I am off slightly on some of these items that it should throw off the z axis by almost 1/2" at times, but then sometimes the z axis works perfect?
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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swissi, i do rehome everytime after I restart just to make sure. Also I have never noticed my z axis falling 1/2" or even less than that. From what I can tell it stays right where I shut down. I never notice an interuption of power and the axis always seems to move very smoothly.
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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Marty, the z axis ball screw is larger than the x or y axis. The x and y axis have the same pitch.
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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I would think If there was an issue with the z axis that it would show up when I do an MDI command to move. I have done this several times where I would make a command in the - and + direction and the DRO and the mechanical measurment would line right up. A 1/4- 1/2" of error should be showing up. Its only when I run a program?
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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Is the way I set up my tools wrong? Thought I did it right

I set parameter 3 to 2- which sets z ref to home. Then i began to set each tool- I currently have 6 tools setup. Also do I need to use a different WCS everytime I have a different part? I would not think so- but not 100% sure. It seems that if i rezero it should overwrite what was in the WCS previously
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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Marty, any reason why pitches would matter? Each axis is independent and as long as they are calibrated accordingly it should not matter- correct?
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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milling wrote: Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:30 am I would think If there was an issue with the z axis that it would show up when I do an MDI command to move. I have done this several times where I would make a command in the - and + direction and the DRO and the mechanical measurment would line right up. A 1/4- 1/2" of error should be showing up. Its only when I run a program?
If you are loosing steps on Z, it will most likely occur during rapid moves. When you are doing your MDI commanded moves, what feedrate are you using?
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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milling wrote: Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:49 am Marty, any reason why pitches would matter? Each axis is independent and as long as they are calibrated accordingly it should not matter- correct?
Your revs per inch do not look right. They are quite a bit off from each other. I would think if the screws were the same pitch, the revs/in would be MUCH closer.

Do you own a dial indicator? Do you own a test indicator? Gage blocks or at least 1-2-3 blocks?

I think you should go back and rewatch the Centroid Mill training video and I think you should read up the Mill Operator's Manual

Axis Label Motor Encoder Lash Comp. Limit Home Dir Screw
revs/in counts/rev. (inches) - + - + Rev Comp
1 X 6.4068 4000 0.0000 0 0 1 0 N N
2 Y 7.9802 4000 0.0000 0 0 0 1 Y N
3 Z 5.0787 4000 0.0000 0 0 0 1 Y N


If I were called to look at that machine, these are the things I would check:
1. Make sure the stepper drivers are indeed set to 4000 steps per motor revolution
2. I would make sure the axis are moving in the correct direction
3. I would calibrate each axis. If I call a move it better move exactly what I call. I would calibrate with a known dimension standard. You can use a 1-2-3 block if you mic it first.
4. I would check backlash, this checks the mechanical aspect of each axis of the machine. Marc (cncsnw) has a great way to measure backlash: http://www.cncsnw.com/Lashhowto.htm
5. I would inspect and test each home switch. Make sure they are configured in the Wizard correctly. I would test and set the soft limits appropriately and test them.

5. THEN I would set a Z reference position, set up a tool library, and measure the tool offsets.

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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

Post by milling »

Ill give it a try

I was a bit confused on the x and y as well- but thats what I got. It is confusing to me that the x is far off from the y. any reason why the y would be so off? I definitely counted 6 threads per inch and dont' know why it ended up at almost 8?

How should i set a z-ref position? Should I take one of my tool holders and just use that with say a rod installed?
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Re: Z Axis Plunging too Deep into part

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yes, i do own a dial indiactor and 123 blocks. I used both to set the turns ratio as well as setting up my tools
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