first move not clearing material

[Ger21]

It's SolidCAM's responsibility to lift the tool, not Mach3.
Mach3 just does what SolidCAM is telling it.

[JAZZCNC]

Tut tut Mark you wasn't paying attention was you when I showed you last time. . .Lol

If get done early enough tomorrow (fri) I'll call on way from work and show you.

[Clive S]

[kell]

Tut tut Mark you wasn't paying attention was you when I showed you last time. . .Lol

If get done early enough tomorrow (fri) I'll call on way from work and show you.

PMSL because the amount of info remember its an old brain you are trying to get it in lol

[kell]

sorry thanks clive

[magicniner]

It's SolidCAM's responsibility to lift the tool, not Mach3.
Mach3 just does what SolidCAM is telling it.

Isn't it the responsibility of the author of the PP?

[JAZZCNC]

Isn't it the responsibility of the author of the PP?

No it's the responsibilty of the Muppet using the Cam software to set the Safe Distance height.!!

[magicniner]

I've never had the issue but then it never occurred to me to zero the tool to a surface, turn the spindle on and hit GO!
:D