The Z-axis is 1 mm lower on one side.

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Hi there. I hope you can help me. I have a new Stepcraft M1000 with the upgraded drive system. However, I’m having an issue with calibration. When I set the X and Z positions all the way to the left and set the Z height to the surface level, and then start moving the X axis to the right, the cutting tool starts to cut into the board in the second third of the board. So, it seems as if the board on the right side is 1 mm higher, but that’s not the case. It looks more like I need to slightly lower the X gantry by about 1 mm on the right side to achieve a level surface. Is there a way to calibrate this or adjust the gantry? What are my options? Thanks for the help.

- Block Blast -

Move the gantry (Y-axis) toward the front or back of the machine until it hits the physical end-stops. With the power off, manually turn the lead screw on the right side slightly to raise that end of the X-axis, or turn the left to lower it. Place two identical objects on the frame rails under the X-gantry. Lower the gantry manually until it rests on both blocks. This ensures the X-axis is perfectly parallel to the frame. Tighten any couplings and power the machine back on. The motors should now hold this level position.