Workpiece not in tolerance on the X/Z Axis

Workpiece not in tolerance on the X/Z Axis

Tolerance checks are built into the 1911 program to check that the frame is no more than 0.008 inches out of square. Once it initially probes the part, it will compare the distance on the right side to the left side and if it is more than 0.008 inches it will return a tolerance check failure. 

1.  Z axis out of tolerance

There is a significant difference between the z position on the top-front of the frame and the top-rear of the frame. Push the left side of the jig forward so that it makes contact with the tooling when prompted in order to true the frame's z axis position. It may take numerous attempts.  If multiple Z-axis errors, follow the following instructions.

a. When placing the frame-jig assembly into the work bay, prior to the probe sequence. Push the frame to the left and rotate the tool so that two of the flutes are touching the frame. As you tighten anchor bolt (right side) pull the jig towards you, then snug bolts and follow the probe sequence instructions.

2.  X-axis out of tolerance

There is a significant difference between the x position on the side of the front of the frame than the same side of the rear of the frame. The workpiece may be improperly mounted to the jig or the jig may be improperly mounted to the t-slot table. Otherwise, the t-slot platform is likely slightly higher on one side than the other.

Level the workpiece to bring x-axis in tolerance. 

a.  Follow the procedure in this video to true your t-slot platform.

b.  If you continue to have issues, try a different frame if you have another one just to rule out the frame being the issue. 

c.  If after leveling the T-slot plate and a few attempts you are still having issues, there is a file that will ignore the tolerance checks after the probing sequence, It is not recommended to use the no checks file before leveling the T-slot plate.