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Post by manfulldesign on Apr 22, 2022 15:40:23 GMT -5
I have an AR8Pro with the RichAuto B18 controller. Is there a way to find what the tool-set Z elevation is after a tool-set is performed? Thanks!
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Post by joeblow on Apr 23, 2022 12:42:34 GMT -5
I'm sure myself and many others on here can answer your question, but what is your question? Technically your tools-set Z elevation is “0” after a tool-set is performed.
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Post by manfulldesign on Apr 23, 2022 13:15:33 GMT -5
I hope this helps explain.
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Post by joeblow on Apr 23, 2022 16:22:05 GMT -5
When using the touch off puck to set Z-0, whether you place the puck on the machine bed, spoilboard or top of material you will always have the same number displayed on your HHC. That number is user defined and consists of 2 parts: the thickness of the puck + the height set for the cad pickup.
Both of these can be found on your controller by pressing the following:
“Menu”
when “Machine Setup” is highlighted press “Origin/Ok”
scroll down and highlight “Toolset Setup” and press “Origin/OK”
the next tree will display toolset speed, cad pickup and cad thickness.
That number displayed on your HHC is the combined “cad pickup” + “cad thickness”. These are user defined and most people will mic their puck and enter the corrected value in the “cad thickness”. I have also changed the “cad pickup” to accommodate setting Z-0 for the rotary.
Hope this helps.
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Post by manfulldesign on Apr 27, 2022 20:19:53 GMT -5
What I was trying to find is the thickness of the workpiece. I guess that's not possible. But thanks for your help.
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Post by aluomala on Apr 27, 2022 20:57:21 GMT -5
What I was trying to find is the thickness of the workpiece. I guess that's not possible. But thanks for your help. If you want to measure the thickness of your workpiece, you could zero out the Z-height at the surface of the wood , and then move the spindle away from the workpiece, and then measure the distance to the spoilboard. It will show up as a negative value (in millimeters), but it's a very accurate way to measure your workpiece, especially if you don't have digital calipers handy. Allan |
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Post by joeblow on Apr 28, 2022 16:04:53 GMT -5
What I was trying to find is the thickness of the workpiece. I guess that's not possible. But thanks for your help. Both possible and simple. Do just as Auomala suggests and after zeroing of your material, lower your bit to the spoilboard and utilize the paper method. I do this sometimes but in reverse….I set zero to the spoilboard and then get Z height readings off my material in various locations by lowering the bit until drag is felt on a piece of paper. BTW most standard paper is .004” thick or .1mm which happens to be the smallest movement you can manually make with the HHC. |
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Post by aluomala on Apr 29, 2022 10:52:07 GMT -5
What I was trying to find is the thickness of the workpiece. I guess that's not possible. But thanks for your help. Both possible and simple. Do just as Auomala suggests and after zeroing of your material, lower your bit to the spoilboard and utilize the paper method. I do this sometimes but in reverse….I set zero to the spoilboard and then get Z height readings off my material in various locations by lowering the bit until drag is felt on a piece of paper. BTW most standard paper is .004” thick or .1mm which happens to be the smallest movement you can manually make with the HHC. To piggy back on this, when I use the "paper method", I bring the bit down in large increments (Fast mode, which is .5mm per button push) and once I am close to the material (or spoilboard, depending on what you are zeroing off of (<1mm), I switch to Slow mode (as joeblow mentioned, it is .1mm increments) and I bring it down, one small increment until the paper is just trapped by the bit (can barely move), and then for good measure, I drop it one final "click" until the paper is completely trapped, and it will tear the paper when you move the paper. If you use the exact same point (I use a scrap piece of the material that is flat/smooth, and usually to the bottom/left of the piece) and this method, when you switch tools there will be minimal "halo" effect, where 2 toolpaths meet, and one is higher or lower than the other, which can be caused by inconsistent zeroing of z-height. A fly in the ointment is that after removing large amount of material, the wood will move (tension released in wood by removing a large amount at one time) somewhat, and you will get those marks regardless, but I think it's MUCH better to let the machine do the majority of the heavy lifting, and taking about 30 seconds to ensure the Z-heights are accurate between tool changes, you will save a LOT of time cleaning up the piece. Allan |
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Post by jgarciaa on Mar 3, 2024 22:36:37 GMT -5
I have an AR8Pro with the RichAuto B18 controller. Is there a way to find what the tool-set Z elevation is after a tool-set is performed? Thanks! Consider exploring the Monport laser for its reputation for being user-friendly, high-quality, and affordable. Unfortunately, I can't access external websites like monportlaser.com/collections/co2-laser-engravers/products/monport-40w-lightburn-ready-12-x-8-co2-laser-engraver-cutter-with-fda-approval?sca_ref=5031521.ka374VZjm3 Regarding your AR8Pro with the RichAuto B18 controller, typically, after performing a tool-set, the Z elevation should be stored in the controller's memory. You can usually find this information in the controller's interface or by accessing the tool offset settings. Consult the user manual for your specific controller model for detailed instructions on how to view the stored tool-set Z elevation. If you're unable to locate this information, contacting the manufacturer's customer support for assistance would be advisable. |
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