Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Finding Z zero for CNC

I'm running CNC and I'd like to work as accurately as
possible. Figure I'll get all the methods people are using and figure out
which works best for me.
At 05:14 PM 5/2/2004, you wrote:

>At 05:54 PM 5/2/2004, you wrote:
> >Though I would ask since I'm still learning. How are you accurately
> >setting zero for Z. I drive down and us a visual method, with a light
> >behind the cutter and wait till I can not see a gap between the cutter and
> >the material. But still wind up being just a hair off and would like to
> >get it perfect for multi tool programs. Thanks.
>
>
>Depends on how accurate you need to be. The paper trick works well. If
>I'm working on a manual mill, I generally touch off with the cutter
>running. As soon as you see the slightest little hint of a chip, you're
>there.
>
>I ordered a complete Centroid retrofit for my BOSS 9. Might be here this
>week. Includes a tool height setter that works through the computer. Z
>comes down 'til it hits the electronic height setter and stops. Supposed
>to be accurate to 2 tenths.
>
>Doug C.
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