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Precise Zero Setting Without a Touch Probe on Your CNC Bits

IDC Woodcraft 55,227 4 years ago
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This video tutorial explains how to set up your CNC router bit start point, or zero point, for XYZ for your CNC router projects. You will learn how to set the X Y Z zero locations to the exact start point of your project. Be sure to check the links below for other CNC router tutorials and Vectric software tutorials. Setting X & Y time stamp: 7:28 Setting a router bit to the exact corner is easy and can be done fast without the use of a tool touch probe. This technique is used by professional CNC machinists routinely. In the times when they needed higher precision, that's when they use probes to assist. As a CNC beginner (or even a pro,), this method is completely adequate for woodworking projects done on a CNC router. Setting the zero point is easy. Know the diameter of the tool 1. Use the paper method to set the Z height 2. Touch the edge of the material while turning the tool by hand. When you feel the tool touch, stop and set zero 3. Touch the other edge of the material in the same manner and set zero 4. Raise the tool above the Z surface 5. Enter in the command line "G20" (if you use inches), "G21" (millimeter) and hit enter 6.Divide the tool diameter by 2 (example...0.25 tool is 0.125 when divided by 2) → 0.125 is used in the example below. Make sure to enter your divided number 7. In the command line enter "G0 G90 X0.125 Y0.125" and hit enter 8. Set X and Y to Zero on your controller. Your exact position is now set This was shown on a BobsCNC CNC Evolution 4 (E4 EV4) using universal code sender software (ugs) although I do not recommend wood-frame CNC routers as they do not have the necessary rigidity. My recommendation is the Longmill CNC router as a robust yet economical machine To see a review video on the Longmill, go here → https://youtu.be/Yh94V35neSU LONGMILL CNC ROUTER WEBSITE: https://sienci.com/product/longmill-mk2/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT ------------------------------------------------------ ROUTER BITS FOR CNC ROUTERS → 11pc carbide CNC router bit set (w/ free vector files) https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/11P-SET-W → 1” Surfacing bit required for surfacing your spoil board: https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/SU-10 → Glass engraving drag bit: https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/ED-14 ----------------------------------------------------- IDC Woodcraft Mobile App (FREE) - Apple → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/vax4kc - Android → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/32hhz5 ----------------------------------------------------- OTHER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR CNC ROUTERS - Calipers → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/vp2a3e - Sanding/Buffing Brushes → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/u01ge2 - CA Glue - 10% Off with Code: "IDC WOODCRAFT": https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/5fj21e - XFasten Tape → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/rnc7r9 ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDED DESIGN SOFTWARE - Vcarve Pro (RECOMMENDED) → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/c19df4 - Vcarve Desktop → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/63mso5 - Vectric Aspire → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/7zfwyp - Cut2D Desktop → https://www.vectric.com/products/cut2d/idcwoodcraft ----------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE VECTRIC SOFTWARE TRAINING → https://academy.learnyourcnc.com/a/2147507626/CqkFCPi3 ---------------------------------------------------- GSENDER CNC CONTROL → https://sienci.com/gsender/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT ---------------------------------------------------- CNC RESOURCES - CNC Set Up Checklist → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/xi8r0n - Ultimate CNC Router Buyer’s Guide → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/xxakuh - Machine Setup Checklist → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/yz5k2m ----------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDED CNC ROUTERS - Altmill CNC Router → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/k0ecg7 - Longmill CNC Router → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/a0x8z9 --------------------------------------------- CNC ENTREPRENEURS Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncentrepreneurs ------------------------------------------------------ CNC Insiders (free files and more) → https://idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-lp2-free-files/ ------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garrettfromme ------------------------------------------------------ PODCASTS → https://anchor.fm/cnc-for-beginners ------------------------------------------------------ Email: [email protected] #cnc #cncrouters #cncforbeginners #idcwoodcraft #vcarvetutorials #vectric

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