As configured in mach3 floating head?

[ctorres3120]

Greetings ... I mount my plasma to a system of THC, but I'm going to have to put a floating head.
If anyone knows how to put the macro in Mach3, that G31 before cutting down to play and adjust the height materiar start, appreciate any help.
Carlos

[JJsCustomDesigns]

i just seen your message on facebook. i did a quick google search and it led me to the machforums.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index. ... ic=17132.0

hope this helps.

[ctorres3120]

Thanks, JJ for your help, I will try this
Carlos

[JJsCustomDesigns]

No problemo.

[JJsCustomDesigns]

I even picked up a little info there. i always wondered why the plasma torch would touch off every cut and other times it wouldnt.
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Using the G28.1 method and assuming the distance + the travel equals .250" NOTE: your Cam program will have a place for THAT setting

G28.1 Z.50 ' references the head down until it trips the switch
G92 Z0.000 'Sets that point to ZERO
G0 Z0.250 ' Moves the head UP the amount of the head travel + switch movement
G92 Z0.000 ' Sets that position to ZERO, that will be TOP of the material,
G0 Z.100 ' Move the head up to a clearance position

NOW you head is referenced to the TOM and you are ready to start a cut.

*Note that most CAMS rereference the TOM every so many inches of torch travel . If the setting is every 50" then the next torch start after the machine has cut 50" then it will ref the head before it cuts again."