When probing XY with touch probe the tool sometimes pushes the probe block. Sometimes on the Y and not on X and sometimes on the X and not on the Y. I thought it was doing this because I was using a V-bit but it happens occasionally on a end mill. I no longer probe a V-Bit but use an end mill instead. Any ideas?
I also don’t see any indication on the MASSO screen if I lift the probe block up and touch the tool. Should I see something on the MASSO screen indicating the connectivity is good? Thanks
Some bits seem to have less conductivity on the cutting edges. It is possible that the alignment of the edge is different on the 2 different axis
In the F1 screen you will see the state go from low to high or vice versa when making contact.
Pat
Depending on the spiral and number of flutes it can be necessary to turn the cutter by hand between the x and y probe.
I have a piece of 1/4" silver steel about 2" long which i use instead of a cutter
I then fit the 1/4" cutter, probe z and away we go.
I also use the silver steel for lining up stops and jigs
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I have had bits overtime become more reluctant to probe correctly. In these cases cleaning the bit helps.
If you touch the bit with the block you should see the “Probe” word at the top of the screen turn green if its working (don’t need to go to the F1 screen). If not then your grounding magnet is not on a good spot.
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Thanks Team, I’ll try them all.
On my Journeyman Original I ran into the same problem and I got rid of the magnet and added a alligator clip and never had it push it again without making contact.
Check your bit to make sure there isn’t any wood resin on it. If it builds up it can cause this to happen.
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We use a 1/4" Carbide blank for this exact reason when using the touch probe for setup. Stays clean and is accurate if sourced from a quality place. Cant recommend Cadence MFG enough. This is also very helpful when using tapered bits and micro bits.
Yes it can be an extra step but once you have your system down it really doesn’t add much time for the problems that it solves.
When not using the touch block a 3D probe is a nice way to go.
Does putting the magnet on the collet rather than the bit mess with the measurement that the block provides?