0 Bit

[toolman1953]

Hello Everyone, Sometimes when my bit goes down and touches the 0 Plate the Input #1 light comes on and stays on until the Z raises up. On the second z down to check it when the bit touches the plate the light comes on for a split second and goes off before the Z raises. The question i have am i getting a true 0 when that happens. Thanks

[scottp55]

David, as long as the bit is touching the Z-plate input 1 should be green. Actually you should be touching the plate to the bit BEFORE you Z every time to make sure you HAVE a green light! Sounds like it's doing what it's supposed to. Have you been having any Z problems? I'd wait for more experienced people than me, but I'd say you're good to go unless you are having issues with it.

[curtiss]

Say your plate is .127 inches thick. When the bit touches the zero plate the z reading on the screen should change to .127

Same for the second touch. After that, to check you can move the z to .127 and see if the plate just passes under...

[toolman1953]

Thanks Scott,& Curtis I will check that. Thanks