Plasma floating head...

[Davek0974]

Ignoring the probing code for a while, is there any reason that the probe switch distance should not be as short as possible, maybe 5mm?

I have mine built at 20mm but having sat and watched it today, it looks like 5mm would save a lot of Z axis travel time.

Is there any reason for a bigger gap or is smaller always better?

[JAZZCNC]

Ignoring the probing code for a while, is there any reason that the probe switch distance should not be as short as possible, maybe 5mm?

I have mine built at 20mm but having sat and watched it today, it looks like 5mm would save a lot of Z axis travel time.

Is there any reason for a bigger gap or is smaller always better?

Sorry Dave I've been busy and had no time to reply regards Code. I'll have a look at what you put earlier and get back to you thou other than checking OEM codes etc it looks about right.

Only reason I can see for higher switch is in case material sprung or fell between grid and angled up slightly then you'd have some clearence for traveling between pierce points.?

[Davek0974]

Thanks, I'll try lowering it tomorrow, can't see any point in wasting time while it just goes up and down :)