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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_viola2mo 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.
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thomas4412mo ago
My old shop teacher had us do that dry run every single time.
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ruby6592mo agoMost Upvoted
Honestly @the_viola, I even check my work holding like it's about to betray me.
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murray.robert1mo agoMost Upvoted
It's funny how this careful double-checking shows up everywhere now. People test their coffee maker carafe before pouring, or tap a ladder rung. Maybe we've all been burned by trusting stuff too much.
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