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In CNC machining, a work offset is a way to tell the machine where the origin (or zero point) of your workpiece is relative to the machine's coordinate system. This is crucial for accurate positioning and machining.
In CNC machining, a work offset is a way to tell the machine where the origin (or zero point) of your workpiece is relative to the machine's coordinate system. This is crucial for accurate positioning and machining.
To use G54, you set it up using a work offset command, and then define the origin of your workpiece in relation to the machine's home position. This will involve physically moving the machine to the desired position and recording those coordinates with the XY-zero and Z-zero buttons.
To use G54, you set it up using a work offset command, and then define the origin of your workpiece in relation to the machine's home position. This will involve physically moving the machine to the desired position and recording those coordinates with the XY-zero and Z-zero buttons.
CNC ROUTER ZEROING VIDEO
Video.Guru_20241003_101253667.mp4Ensure Safety: Before the machine is turned on, ensure the E-stop is pushed in, and remove any obstructions from the machine's path.
2. Power On: Turn on the CNC router along with ShopSabre.
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Shopsabre Software Panel visual.
3. Initialize Machine: On ShopSabre, find and select the “Home” command, then wait for the machine to Home.
4. Position the Tool: Move the router’s tool to the corner or the desired reference point of your workpiece. This can be done manually usingthe Shopsabre controls. (Arrow keys)
Home Button pictured.
The router tool's XY-position aligned with the corner of a piece.
5. Zero the X and Y Axes: Once the tool is aligned with the exact corner or desired point of your workpiece (often the front-left corner,) use Shopsabre to set the X and Y axes to zero with the "XY Zero" button.
6. Position the Tool Above the Workpiece: Move the tool down using the slow speed until it is hovering just above the workpiece.
XY Zero button pictured.
The tool hovering just above a piece.
7. Paper Z Axes Check: Use a piece of paper to determine the exact point where the tool makes contact by shifting the paper back and forth while slowly lowering the Z-Axes. Do this until the tool and paper make contact, and the paper no longer easily shifts.
8. Set Z Zero: Once the tool is at the correct height, set the Z coordinate to zero in ShopSabre with the "Z Zero" button.
An example of the Paper Z Axes Check being preformed.
Z Zero button pictured.
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