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    I'll got to my machine tomorrow and get the file. I'm not sure what you mean about the position of the model in the material though. Sorry if this seems a bit dumb, but I did think I could remember more ... Maybe not
    If you can't fix it with a hammer you've got an electrical problem !

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    On my version its on the right hand side under Toolpath operations (setup material and rapid gaps) set your Z to the top and Gap above model to zero. ..Clive

  3. #3
    Ok, Material setup screen on RHS reads as follows....
    Material Z Zero, red spot top left corner. Thickness 13mm.
    XY Datum centre spot selected. No Use offset" ticked.
    Rapid gaps above material
    Z1 45mm (Need to clear a clamp) Clearance
    Z2 4.8mm (Plunge)

    The preview shows the cut ass I would expect.... about 4mm into the work surface

    I'm thnking I've set something wrong here...
    Will post the actual file from the machine tomorrow into this thread somewhere... I'll open it in Notepad and see if I can see what's gorn awry too
    Last edited by Nthkentman; 29-08-2014 at 07:44 PM.
    If you can't fix it with a hammer you've got an electrical problem !

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    Ok you have a different version to me. you could post the .crv3d file if yours is the same then I could check it. But the gcode should also do. ..Clive

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    Check this:

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    The post processor is this inch or mm with or without the ATC/adds tool change command/ and the out put is txt in both cases, not .nc

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    Last edited by Boyan Silyavski; 29-08-2014 at 08:44 PM.

  6. #6
    Hi Silyavski,

    My PP file extension needs to be .nc according to the instructions. Not sure if it will accept metric .txt, but I may try.
    I'm setting the machine toolpath in "Profile Toolpath"...Do you think I should be using the "Pocket toolpath" instead ? The setings in your picture are the same as the ones I my program too,
    My intention is to cut 4mm MDF/Ply on a sacrificial backing board to allow the cutouts to be used/pushed out then finished after for sale... Items like hearts, stars, letters and numbers etc
    If you can't fix it with a hammer you've got an electrical problem !

  7. #7
    Sorry , i though you use mach3. Though you can just rename the file.

    There are places that profile is used, there are places where pocket is better, to avoid triangualr and similar small left overs. Though it could take a bit longer.
    Last edited by Boyan Silyavski; 29-08-2014 at 09:20 PM.

  8. #8
    Hi Clive,
    I am actually using version 6 V Carve.
    But playing with the Version 7 trial too. I may well just bite the bullet and buy V7 as it's far more explanatory and easier to use.

    I'll pop down the lock-up tomorrow and dump the files onto a stick and then have a gander. Will post whatever I find and hope it's me being a plonker and not a duff machine reading the code wrong.
    Emach machine...looks like a Chinese version, using a Chinese PP program and spindle head.

    We will see.... I've only got a few weeks to get this sorted as my new unit will be ready end Oct, and I *really* need to get cracking on some stock to sell
    If you can't fix it with a hammer you've got an electrical problem !

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