topic G-Code does not run as expected with Mach 3. Z Axis issues in Fusion Support Forum https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-support-forum/g-code-does-not-run-as-expected-with-mach-3-z-axis-issues/m-p/9321612#M123990 <P>Hello all, I am new to the CNC community an am stuck on what you might think is a simple problem.</P><P>I'm using F360 v.&nbsp;<SPAN>2.0.7438, Mach3 v.&nbsp;R3.043.062 on the&nbsp;</SPAN>SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Router 3018-MX3.</P><P>I am trying to engrave on a curved surface of a pad-lock.&nbsp; Everything seems to run correctly in F360 simulation, but when I start it in Mach3 my Z-axis plunges into the material, goes to its starting point, engraves the numbers (which appear to be at the correct height) then plunges again to my CNC machines zero points.&nbsp; I Ref All Home before I start and use the Auto Tool Zero for my Z-axis.&nbsp; I've attached my F360 project and some screenshots.&nbsp; I feel it is a simple fix that I just can't figure out.&nbsp; Thanks in advance for your help.<span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-left" image-alt="ABUS 72/40 Lock" style="width: 200px;"><img src="https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/730444i0B61C4FFEF46C8B9/image-size/small?v=v2&amp;px=200" role="button" title="Abus 72-40 Lock.jfif" alt="ABUS 72/40 Lock" /><span class="lia-inline-image-caption" onclick="event.preventDefault();">ABUS 72/40 Lock</span></span></P> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 21:32:34 GMT Anonymous 2020-02-16T21:32:34Z G-Code does not run as expected with Mach 3. Z Axis issues https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-support-forum/g-code-does-not-run-as-expected-with-mach-3-z-axis-issues/m-p/9321612#M123990 <P>Hello all, I am new to the CNC community an am stuck on what you might think is a simple problem.</P><P>I'm using F360 v.&nbsp;<SPAN>2.0.7438, Mach3 v.&nbsp;R3.043.062 on the&nbsp;</SPAN>SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Router 3018-MX3.</P><P>I am trying to engrave on a curved surface of a pad-lock.&nbsp; Everything seems to run correctly in F360 simulation, but when I start it in Mach3 my Z-axis plunges into the material, goes to its starting point, engraves the numbers (which appear to be at the correct height) then plunges again to my CNC machines zero points.&nbsp; I Ref All Home before I start and use the Auto Tool Zero for my Z-axis.&nbsp; I've attached my F360 project and some screenshots.&nbsp; I feel it is a simple fix that I just can't figure out.&nbsp; Thanks in advance for your help.<span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-left" image-alt="ABUS 72/40 Lock" style="width: 200px;"><img src="https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/730444i0B61C4FFEF46C8B9/image-size/small?v=v2&amp;px=200" role="button" title="Abus 72-40 Lock.jfif" alt="ABUS 72/40 Lock" /><span class="lia-inline-image-caption" onclick="event.preventDefault();">ABUS 72/40 Lock</span></span></P> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 21:32:34 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-support-forum/g-code-does-not-run-as-expected-with-mach-3-z-axis-issues/m-p/9321612#M123990 Anonymous 2020-02-16T21:32:34Z Re: G-Code does not run as expected with Mach 3. Z Axis issues https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-support-forum/g-code-does-not-run-as-expected-with-mach-3-z-axis-issues/m-p/9323833#M123991 <P>This is our manufacture group. You may find a solution here:</P><P><A href="https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360-manufacture/bd-p/2070" target="_blank">https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360-manufacture/bd-p/2070</A></P> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:17:43 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-support-forum/g-code-does-not-run-as-expected-with-mach-3-z-axis-issues/m-p/9323833#M123991 MoshiurRashid 2020-02-17T20:17:43Z