Z axis off after returning from break

[woodman70]

I have a new AR8 Elite and have something very odd happening. When working on a project and then stopping for the day and creating a break point. The next day when I turn machine on I always "home" the unit. Then find my break point and return to machining. At this point I realize visually and by sound that the z depth is not low enough. I then pause and manually have to lower the spindle to match the needed height needed. Yesterday I needed to lower .800 units. Today it was off .3200!. I have had this happen on most of the few projects I have made. After finishing the real project I will test on another piece. Setting breaks and returning from break quite a few times. Everything is spot on. The only thing different would be the amount of time after break is set. I have even turned machine off to simulate during tests. Seems like returning the next day is causing some issue. I have checked the sensor and sensor plate and this is very snug and has never moved. This unit has the B58 handheld and I am running off the usb drive. Thank you for any suggestions.

[jgarciaa]

Sept 20, 2022 13:59:15 GMT -5 woodman70 said:

I have a new AR8 Elite and have something very odd happening. When working on a project and then stopping for the day and creating a break point. The next day when I turn machine on I always "home" the unit. Then find my break point and return to machining. At this point I realize visually and by sound that the z depth is not low enough. I then pause and manually have to lower the spindle to match the needed height needed. Yesterday I needed to lower .800 units. Today it was off .3200!. I have had this happen on most of the few projects I have made. After finishing the real project I will test on another piece. Setting breaks and returning from break quite a few times. Everything is spot on. The only thing different would be the amount of time after break is set. I have even turned machine off to simulate during tests. Seems like returning the next day is causing some issue. I have checked the sensor and sensor plate and this is very snug and has never moved. This unit has the B58 handheld and I am running off the usb drive. Thank you for any suggestions.

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