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  1. 08-20-2014, 03:03 AM #1
    Zepher1
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    Mach3 help please

    I'm not sure where to put this.
    I'm new to cnc and I finally got my machine to move under it's own power. I was trying some test cuts and it seems that the z axis is operating backwards. Is the z+ supposed to move downward?
    It looks to me like it's cutting the rapids instead of my pattern. Is there something that need to change?
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  2. 08-20-2014, 03:05 AM #2
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    Re: Mach3 help please

    Go to Config>Homing/Limits and check "Reverse" for the Z axis.
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  3. 08-20-2014, 03:10 AM #3
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    Re: Mach3 help please

    So z+ should move the axis upwards, correct?

    Thank you! I'll give that a try tomorrow.
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  4. 08-20-2014, 03:23 AM #4
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    Re: Mach3 help please

    Yes, Z+ is up.
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  5. 08-22-2014, 03:40 PM #5
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