Cutting out as a mirror image

General software related questions should be posted here.
Post Reply
Jeepn2
2.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
2.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 203
Joined: Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:16 am
Location: SE Oklahoma

Cutting out as a mirror image

Post by Jeepn2 »

New to CNC and little time to play with my system, running Mach3, Sheetcam, Corel Draw X5, or Inkscape as needed. I believe my problem is just a setting but have no idea where to start. When I try cutting anything out with any writing it is cutting out as a mirror image, the bottom side will have the wording where it can be read but it should be on top, could it be I have my motors reversed?

Thanks for any help
JC
Precision Plasma Patriot 4X8, water table, Price THC, UC 400ETH, Floating head
Hypertherm 45XP - Machine torch
UCCNC, Sheetcam, Inkscape/Corel X5
ScottF
1.5 Star Member
1.5 Star Member
Posts: 33
Joined: Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:48 pm
Location: Colorado

Re: Cutting out as a mirror image

Post by ScottF »

Take a look at this thread that someone else just asked. It might help you out.
http://plasmaspider.com/viewtopic.php?f ... 41#p152041
I don't have all the answers but I do have a lot of opinions....


ShopSabre Sidekick 8 with water table
Hypertherm Powermax 85 w/machine and hand torches
IR 5hp 60 gal,+ 60 gallons of storage and aftercooler
Lincoln Square Wave 200
14x40 lathe
User avatar
WyoGreen
4 Star Member
4 Star Member
Posts: 897
Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:36 pm
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Re: Cutting out as a mirror image

Post by WyoGreen »

I had this happen to me years ago on my Router CNC machine. I never realized I had something wrong until I went to route a sign with letters on it. It's been a long time, and I really do not remember for sure what the problem was, but I'll think about it a little longer.

Steve
Precision Plasma gantry
CommandCNC Linux controller w/Feather Touch & PN200 hand controller
HT-45 plasma cutter
Plate Marker
Router
Laser
Jeepn2
2.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
2.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 203
Joined: Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:16 am
Location: SE Oklahoma

Re: Cutting out as a mirror image

Post by Jeepn2 »

Thanks ScottF, looks like the same issue I have, it will be another week before I get back home and make some changes.

James
Precision Plasma Patriot 4X8, water table, Price THC, UC 400ETH, Floating head
Hypertherm 45XP - Machine torch
UCCNC, Sheetcam, Inkscape/Corel X5
ScottF
1.5 Star Member
1.5 Star Member
Posts: 33
Joined: Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:48 pm
Location: Colorado

Re: Cutting out as a mirror image

Post by ScottF »

No, worries. Let us know once you get it figured out.
I don't have all the answers but I do have a lot of opinions....


ShopSabre Sidekick 8 with water table
Hypertherm Powermax 85 w/machine and hand torches
IR 5hp 60 gal,+ 60 gallons of storage and aftercooler
Lincoln Square Wave 200
14x40 lathe
Jeepn2
2.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
2.5 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 203
Joined: Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:16 am
Location: SE Oklahoma

Re: Cutting out as a mirror image

Post by Jeepn2 »

Finally got back home and checked my Y drives and they were reversed - all working great now - I think the cut quality is probably a little better also. Thanks for your input/help.
Precision Plasma Patriot 4X8, water table, Price THC, UC 400ETH, Floating head
Hypertherm 45XP - Machine torch
UCCNC, Sheetcam, Inkscape/Corel X5
ScottF
1.5 Star Member
1.5 Star Member
Posts: 33
Joined: Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:48 pm
Location: Colorado

Re: Cutting out as a mirror image

Post by ScottF »

Glad you got it sorted out! Good news about the cut quality too!
I don't have all the answers but I do have a lot of opinions....


ShopSabre Sidekick 8 with water table
Hypertherm Powermax 85 w/machine and hand torches
IR 5hp 60 gal,+ 60 gallons of storage and aftercooler
Lincoln Square Wave 200
14x40 lathe
Post Reply

Return to “General Discussion”