X Axis

[smobax]

Get this error message - - X + Out of soft limit
I get this message whenever I am ready to start cutting regardless of location on the table. Any ideas ??

[Chad]

Soft limits errors indicate that in a specific direction...there is not enough room to fit the job.

This may be because either because the job is too large for the machine surface, wrong post processor was selected, or the job is rotated incorrectly...


However, most often its simply because the Origin is not properly setup to match both at the machine and in the design.

Your XY-0 location at the machine must match what is being chosen in the design. For instance, if you select the lower left in the design but setup using the XY-0 at the center of the material then the entire design will be shifted to the right (causing a X+ soft limit error).


Make sure that you are using the correct Axiom_HHC_CNC post processor and then after you complete the HOME operation...verify that the XY-0 location is set in the correct location.

When in doubt, give our support team a call.

[mlb3164]

Chad I get the Y+ out of soft limit error. Brand new Axiom Pro V5 24x48 machine. First setup trying to surface my spoil board. Using the pre programmed file on the machine. Followed all the steps in the manual and the youtube video. Also when I used the tool home command it hits the puck so hard it leaves indents in the surface!!. Also is it correct you can jog the gantry in all axis and there are not programmed stops? I can jog it in all directions and it will crash into the ends like there are not stops programmed. HELP!!!!



<abbr class="o-timestamp time" title="Jan 18, 2021 11:46:02 GMT -4" data-timestamp="1610984762000">:02 GMT -4</abbr> Chad said:

Jan 18, 2021 10:46:02 GMT -5 Chad said:

Soft limits errors indicate that in a specific direction...there is not enough room to fit the job.

This may be because either because the job is too large for the machine surface, wrong post processor was selected, or the job is rotated incorrectly...


However, most often its simply because the Origin is not properly setup to match both at the machine and in the design.

Your XY-0 location at the machine must match what is being chosen in the design. For instance, if you select the lower left in the design but setup using the XY-0 at the center of the material then the entire design will be shifted to the right (causing a X+ soft limit error).


Make sure that you are using the correct Axiom_HHC_CNC post processor and then after you complete the HOME operation...verify that the XY-0 location is set in the correct location.

When in doubt, give our support team a call.

[aluomala]

It sounds like you have some major issues (electrical?). At all the min/max positions (X, Y and Z) there are limit switches that are supposed to stop the gantry/spindle from "crashing".

The Y+ out of soft limit is very common with newbies using the pre-programmed file, since the software factors in the size of the cutter and adds it to the toolpath, so if the size you are trying to machine is 600mm (for example) and the soft limit is 600mm, the machine will throw the error since the edges of the bit exceed the soft limit (600mm + (width of bit)). You have to "trick" the software into thinking it won't go out of limits by telling it either a smaller cutter size or make the surfacing toolpath smaller so you don't get the error.

For the touch-off puck, you are either moving too fast (you can adjust the settings in the controller) and/or there is a wiring issue with your puck (VERY common). It's always a good idea (ie every time you use it) to test it before using it. Pick up the puck and have it near the bit and hit the touchoff button (can't remember the proper name at the moment) and have your finger ready to hit the STOP button. I destroyed 3 bits in one day due to wiring issues in the puck/gantry housing. I use a piece of paper now since I don't trust the puck. At all.

Allan

[Chad]

To update on this...In the above case, I believe the issue was a result of programming differences in the ProV5 controller which effects how far and how quickly it would move.

When older settings for the Pro+ machines are loaded on the ProV5 controllers, these speeds will be very different.

*Most often this is caused by an option labeled "Data Initial" within the controller menu that is inadvertently selected...as users are looking to see what it does. Unfortunately, once selected...this option will automatically return the controller to the manufacturer (RichAuto) default programming and the machine will no longer operate within the same limits.


When this happens, it becomes very easy to fix using a simple file that would need to be loaded onto the controller through a similar menu option.

These Restore files are machine model, size and controller specific...so users just need to email or give our support team a call and we can provide that file and any required instruction.

[vis1829]

Please help. I must have hit the "data initial" command and now the xyz moves too quickly. When I homed the device, the xyz exceeded the limit stops and crashed into mechanical stops. I manually stopped the "homing" but not after the cnc made some serious grinding noises. Of note, there should be a major warning about selecting this option. It should help others not repeat the error. Will you please send me the file? I've email the support email directly as well.  AR8