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jscott6SWZG
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When I send gcode to machine the z axis goes up to limit switch and stops

Newbie 

I had this problem yesterday.

I entered a machine profile and the problem went away....I changed other things

The problem is back today after fusion 360 crashed and continued to crash reloading my file.

I am not sure what clears this problem and am unable to find what cleared it yesterday ...

 

 

You probably have G28 or G53 at the start of your code/operation. Your post processor probably has an option to us either of those or to use [Clearance Plane]. Try using that instead. 

jscott6SWZG
in reply to: jscott6SWZG

Yes on the fourth line from the top have a g28 g91 z0

I have know idea how to select clearance plane in the post processor.

Can you help me make the change?

 

jscott6SWZG
in reply to: jscott6SWZG

Found it 

select nc program7

edit settings 

safe retracts and home positioning

safe retracts  Clearance height

Will try

jscott6SWZG
in reply to: jscott6SWZG

AAAh seems to be working  

 

Where would I set this up so that it is always set to clearance height rather than editing nc program set ups every time

seth.madore
in reply to: jscott6SWZG

As far as I recall, Fusion retains the settings of the post processor last selected. However, one could also edit the post processor to default to your preferred settings.


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing