Powermax 45XP machine torch Zaxis issues, is it worth swapping to hand torch?

[bobwho]

Hi all,

I have the CNC machine torch that came with my AD combo deal and like all of you I get Z axis issues.
I have used various cable carriers with great success on most areas of my old table, but certain places it will touch off wrong. which means I have to stop and re-run the program without cutting and resume when at the same point.
I have now placed this machine inside an enclosure (truck body bay 1400w x 800d x 1000h) and the walls are causing binding resistance on the cable and touch off issues more often.

I’m just wondering if it’s worth getting the regular handpiece to reduce this issue.

Has anyone else given up on the machine torch and can comment?

[2strokeforever]

on my older style screw together torch i was able to unscrew the longer tube and reassemble it with only the shorter tube, it worked much better.

I am not sure if you can do it with that style, but i would be looking into it if it were me.

[Andrew]

Simple issue …not enough slack in the cable above the torch mount

You need more slack as the cable tension is causing false probe issues