I finally got a crash that taught me to always double-check my G-code offsets

It was on a VF-2 at my old shop in Toledo, and I loaded a program without verifying the work offset. The tool plunged straight into the vise jaw. I had to replace the holder and re-indicate the part, which took over an hour. Anyone else have a simple check they run before hitting cycle start now?

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the_viola1d ago

Oof, that's a rough one. I ALWAYS do a dry run now with the spindle off and the feed override cranked way down. Watching the tool path on the screen isn't enough, you gotta see it move in the air above the part. That slow jog through the first few lines has saved me more than once. It adds maybe two minutes but it's totally worth the peace of mind.

thomas4411d ago

My old shop teacher had us do that dry run every single time.

ruby6591d ago

Honestly @the_viola, I even check my work holding like it's about to betray me.