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You may need to go a few lines prior to make sure you are not skipping any machining operations (which is why it is a good idea to learn the basics of g-code - don't worry, it's easy) - Click on the "Run from Here" button. Scroll to the g-code line where the machine stopped.
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The DRO (Digital Readout) should show the correct coordinates where the machine position was before exiting Mach3. When you exit mach3, the spindle will stop automatically. If Mach3 errored and you cannot control the machine, Exit Mach3 - you may find that reset, stop does nothing to stop the spindle. Additional Information: Additional Information: My typical go to solution is: - Note the current g-code line where the machine stopped. If accuracy is something that can not be risked, then you can home the machine about a 1/4" or 1/2" down from the original home to start your cut on the same material but loosing that small piece. Although moving it manually back to home the machine can be off by the smallest amount and could cause an inconsistent cut. If this occurs to fight this issue before hand, is marking your home with the spindle/router to make a hole were your home is. (Make sure spindle/router is running before hand!) Now if the machine stops unintentionally, and was moving in either the X/Y-axis, then it will be difficult to run the machine from the original point dealing with the coordinates might have been lost due the the machine continuing motion but via Mach3 the machine has stopped. Then you can choose the point (G-code) where the machine was left off and click on the Run from here button on the Program Run screen (left hand side) right above the Reset button. If you desire to stop your machine while in the middle of a cut be sure to stop it when the machine is moving in an upward motion on the z-axis and the X/Y-axis are stationary. HOW PROTECT THE FROM DELAMINATION?ĭealing with a mid-stop cut via Mach3, you will have to be careful if it is intentionally or unintentional. Some possibilities for protecting the machine could be: Painting the structural parts with a oil based paint Coating the structural parts with a protectant sealant (polyurethane) Please try to avoid getting any coating or paints on the steel components.Ĭlick the link to add information to this solution: I WOULD BE USING THIS MACHINE IN FIJI. They come lightly coated for moisture protection. Response: Currently our machines are made out of MDO (Medium Density Overlay) plywood, and are used in the construction industry for cement forming. Response: I FOUND A LINK FOR YOU TO SEE WHAT I AM DESCRIBING. I DO NOT RECALL THE NAME OF IT, BUT POWER COMPANY LINEMEN HAVE ACCESS TO IT AS IT IS USED IN HIGH VOLTAGE AREAS. IT IS USUALLY A DARK RED/BROWN IN COLOR AND COMES IN DIFFERENT SIZES. I WOULD CONSIDER USING A BOARD MADE OUT OF CLOTH AND RESIN AND IS USED IN ELECTRICAL AREAS AS AN INSULATOR.