Changing the safe Z setting

[t_vandemark]

I am trying to carve a name into a 4x4 post and need to change my safe Z setting. After i run the z zero file the Z axis wants to default to 1.0" above the work piece and i only have about .25" to work with. How do i make the necessary changes to the settings to make this work? I need to get this carved today:eek: and i'm completely stumped. Thanks in advance.

[srwtlc]

Type "VC" look for Safe Z Pull-Up. Be aware, that at the end of a file, a jog home will be the same height and that the path is clear of clamps etc.

[t_vandemark]

Scott i just changed the z pull up value to .25" and it continues to give itself 1" between the work piece and where im zeroing it. can i change anything else? :confused:

[ken_rychlik]

Try changing the my variables file. You can find it under C:sbparts

[ken_rychlik]

under sbparts it is in the cutsom folder

Here is what you are looking for.

[srwtlc]

Ken beat me to it. Apparently the setting under VC doesn't change the "my_variables.sbc" file. Like Ken stated, open that file and change the "&my_ZzeroSafeZ=" line.

[t_vandemark]

thanks allot guys. I never would have figured that out by myself.

[myxpykalix]

I think you also have to set up your safe Z in your part file also

[magic]

So. Does doing that makimise the safe Z or is that only for JH?

I've changed the Safe Z in Artcam and it works fine.

[srwtlc]

Changing the safe z in PartWorks, Aspire, VCP, ArtCam, is only for during the actual cutting of the file (preparatory jogs/moves, between cuts, and finished height). If the end of the file has a JH, it will utilize the safe z setting in your my_variables.sbc file. A JH also calls up the safe z setting in the software. It would also have no effect on the running of the zzero routine.

[gundog]

I use Aspire & Partworks I change the safe Z in there when I make a file. If you made the drawing in one of those you could go in and edit the setup but you will have to make the tool paths again for it to work.

Mike