Touch off for x and y

[ger.wat]

I have a new 48x96 PRSAlpha.

Is there a way I can touch off the spindle to the edge of material in x and y similar to the way we do z? Milling slots in aluminum extrusion, I need position accuracy.

Or what is the best practice with this machine.

jerry

[Gary Campbell]

Yes there is. You can electrically connect your zzero plate to the extrusion, but you will have to write a short sbp code to move and then stop the action. There is a good example of this in both the XYzero and Z zero routines.

[ger.wat]

...There is a good example of this in both the XYzero and Z zero routines.

Thanks Gary, Where would I find this example?

jerry

[Brady Watson]

3-axis Zero Plate via ShopBot Store

Documentation for 3-axis Plate - (including what files to run with it)


-B

[srwtlc]

Or you can make your own. Files to run it included.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AsPqyLrhnhkRgbopgpP86_XTEfJ43A