DAE skip the dry run on new programs?

I was setting up a complex contour on the vertical mill last week. The code looked perfect on the screen, so I jumped right to production. BIG mistake. The tool crashed into the fixture because I had the wrong work offset active. It bent the endmill and scared me half to death. Now I ALWAYS do a full dry run with the spindle off and rapid overridden. It shows any hidden errors before metal touches metal. Trust me, those five minutes can prevent a total disaster.

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christopher9521mo ago

Consider dry runs a waste for repeat jobs.

hayes.jenny1mo ago

I learned that lesson after ruining a brand new tool...

noah_singh8129d ago

That's a tough way to learn. A quick check can save a lot of money and time down the road. It just becomes part of the routine after a while.