ETS question again

PathPilot
1

I know how to set up the ETS, but I still cannot for the life of me understand the difference between that Z position and the Z zero on my part.

I dont understand how teaching the ETS elevation will relate to the actual elevation of my part. XS Tech router

2

Once PP knows the height of the ETS and you have referenced the spindle nose to the ETS then you can:

  • touch off your tool to establish tool length from the tool offsets page
  • use the ets to set z0 of your work piece from the work offsets page.

Granted, this all makes way more sense on a machine that utilizes tool holders and, therefore, has repeatable tool heights.

Check it the second and third video listed in the Basic section of this list