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Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by dr_chops, Aug 7, 2022.

  1. dr_chops

    dr_chops New
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    Hi all

    just tried to cut a simple circle and while the simulator in the openbuilds control progrom runs fine when i press play on the machince to start cutting, the z axis retracts to max height and then the limit swtiches kick in

    any idea of whats going on? here is my code

    cheers
    lucas


    (Made in : Autodesk CAM Post Processor)
    (G-Code optimized for controller)
    (OpenBuilds CNC : GRBL/BlackBox)
    (Post-Processor : OpenbuildsFusion360PostGrbl.cps V1.0.30)
    (Units = mm)
    (Laser UseZ = true)

    (Drawing name : Untitled)
    (Program Name : 1001)

    (1 Operation :)
    (1 : 2D Profile2)
    ( Tool 1: Plasma Cutter Diam = 2mm)
    ( Machining time : 15 sec)

    G90 G94 G17
    G21

    (Plasma pierce height 2)
    (Plasma topHeight 2)

    (Operation 1 of 1 : 2D Profile2)
    G54
    (Plasma cutting with GRBL.)
    (This relies on homing, see Search Results for Query: G53 fusion | OpenBuilds )
    G53 G0 Z0
    G0 X42.83 Y2.5 F750
    G0 X42.83 Y2.5 Z15
    Z2
    M3 S1000
    G4 P1.8
    G1 Z0 F750
    G1 X38.5 Y0
    G2 X-38.5 Y0 I-38.5 J0
    X38.5 Y0 I38.5 J0
    G1 X42.83 Y-2.5
    M5
    G0 Z15

    M5
    G0 X0 Y0
    M30
     
  2. dr_chops

    dr_chops New
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    Just to be a more of a pain in the *** it did cut one circle before packing up
     
  3. Gary Caruso

    Gary Caruso OpenBuilds Volunteer
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    Hello Dr. Did you remember to home and set your work zero? have to do that every time.
    It still jogs in the correct directions I assume?
    Gary
     
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    dr_chops New
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    yup several times unfortunatly
     
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    dr_chops New
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    i shouldve added that the machine will run home to 0 but when i hit start the z axis will start to climb and not stop
     
  6. Gary Caruso

    Gary Caruso OpenBuilds Volunteer
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    Which post processor are you using?
     
  7. dr_chops

    dr_chops New
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    I’m I’m not sure I’m away from the machine but I downloaded it from the openbuilds page
     
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    sharmstr OpenBuilds Team
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  9. dr_chops

    dr_chops New
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    No I didn’t follow that one I’ll give that a whirl tomorrow

    thanks
     
  10. David the swarfer

    David the swarfer OpenBuilds Team
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    Code:
    (This relies on homing, see Search Results for Query: G53 fusion | OpenBuilds )
    G53 G0 Z0
    
    Z0 is always going to hit the limit switch, that is why there is an option in the postprocessor for setting a NEGATIVE offset to avoid hitting it. And the link is there to help you find information about it, but I think the top search hit it is a little out of date or not specific enough so I will update the link later. BTW the default value is -10mm so for it to be using 0 means you changed it (-:

    Meanwhile, read all about it here...
    Home, Fusion360 and G53 Z moves
     

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