The machine test runs all of the physical and electrical tests the machine
can do in order to locate a problem.
- Position the machine in the middle of travel for all axes.
- Remove tooling from the spindle
- Remove parts and material from the table
During the test, the machine will move to all extents of travel in X and Y,
and will move Z down no lower than where the test is started from.
To run the machine test in v. 1.423.3 and newer:
- Click Help
- Click Machine Test
- Read and understand the warning
- Default settings are appropriate for most machines. Start the test when
ready.
To run the machine test in v. 1.422.59 and older:
- Enable the Index
pulses
- Perform the tasks as above
- Return the index pulses to their original state after the test.