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Question: When we simulate cutting a part, the part is 40% larger than it should be. Why?

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What software are you using to simulate the CAM machining operations?

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I drew my part in ViaCad, opened part in CamBam to produce GCode, then Mach3 to simulate cutting part. Everything worked as it should but part was too large.

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It sounds like steps per unit is not calibrated properly. Use the Mach3 to calibrate the axes. In the settings tab, there will be axis calibration labeled just above the reset button. There is a button just just below axis calibration called set steps per unit. When the button is clicked, mach3 will present you with a dialog box asking for a measurement of how far to move the specific axis you need to calibrate (use a number that will not make the machine over run the axis). The machine will move to a certain length. Measure that length and enter it into the next dialog box that Mach3 presents to you. Do this for each axis.

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