# Torch doesn't go down while cutting

**URL:** <https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-doesnt-go-down-while-cutting/3327>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [September 29, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-doesnt-go-down-while-cutting/3327 "2023-09-29T11:36:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![LucD-B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@LucD-B](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/LucD-B)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-doesnt-go-down-while-cutting/3327/1 "2023-09-29T11:36:48Z")

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[dobbelsteen 3 rijen.gcode](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/uploads/short-url/jQWBUjmvxeAeRW0SDPmoXk5e1xf.gcode) (36.3 KB)

When running a G-code, like the uploaded example, somethimes the z-axis motion doesn’t work like it should. The torch doesn’t descend to te plate. It just moves a little on the moving height, starts the arc and makes the movement. But is doesn’t go for the pierce height.  
The next move all can be normal again.

Does our Arcdroid need an update or is their a setting problem? What should I look at?

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**Author:** ![Joatmon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/joatmon/32/1201_2.png) [@Joatmon](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Joatmon)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-doesnt-go-down-while-cutting/3327/2 "2023-09-29T19:32:11Z")

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Look in tune and make sure that file is set properly. That file must be loaded and check the file cut settings in tune. If may be a conflict between your g code settings and the Arcdroid cut settings  
Anthony

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**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/andrew/32/52_2.png) [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-doesnt-go-down-while-cutting/3327/3 "2023-10-03T18:58:33Z")

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@jplath  
You are probably experiencing a false probe  
Thread here

> [@Not probing before every cut causing the torch height to be too far to pierce](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/not-probing-before-every-cut-causing-the-torch-height-to-be-too-far-to-pierce/2153):
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> my machine is leveled with the table i re leveled it because it was slightly off thought this was causing my issues but after fixing the table and re calibrating my machine, my first cut started off great it cut 5 pieces fine then went back to not probing and not getting an arc then a few pieces later it started working well again and probing before piercing.

video explaining it here

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/arcdroidcnc/original/1X/842fabce63967706b9d0760c031d3a62b9c98ead.jpeg "False Probe") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyW6NQhQyJI)

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**Author:** ![Joatmon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/joatmon/32/1201_2.png) [@Joatmon](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Joatmon)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-doesnt-go-down-while-cutting/3327/4 "2023-10-03T19:28:41Z")

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Sounds like the torch cable is getting in a. I d every so often and giving you a restriction on Z axis. I had that problem when i first set up mine. Just make sure it is supported good and has a loop so there is no bind.