Auto Z & Corner Finding Touch Plate¶
Operation Note - Touch Plate Isolation
The touch plate must be electrically isolated from the machine to function as intended. It cannot be used directly on metal or workholding that has a conductive path to the machine frame.
Operation Note - Operating Without Magnet
In most cases the Auto Z Touchplate can be used without the magnet after a splitter harness is installed. The splitter creates a more reliable signal ground connection to the Z axis, spindle, and cutting tool. Auto Z Touchplate Magnetless Instructions [PDF]
The Avid CNC Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate system allows for quick and precise setting of your tool height and work piece corner/edge location.
Select your Avid CNC control system to learn more:
Avid CNC EX Controls w/ Centroid CNC12¶
The touch plate utility with Avid CNC EX Controls boasts even more touch plate cycles, angle probing, laser crosshair support, and full stylus touch probe support. Join Eric as he walks you through these new features and demonstrates how to use them.
Touch Plate Utility - Avid CNC EX Controller (https://youtu.be/NzIdFVuaGQc)
Additional instructions for use of the Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate can be found in our CNC12 Routing Operation Guide.
Avid CNC Legacy Controls w/ Mach4¶
Mach4 User Guide: Auto Z and Corner Finding Touchplate (https://youtu.be/CnAlZiYjeiQ)
Additional instructions for use of the Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate can be found in our Mach4 Users Guide.
Software Note
The Avid CNC Mach4 installer provides our version of Mach4, which is configured with full integration for use with the Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate.
If you are using Mach3 CNC controller software, refer to our Mach3 Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate Instructions.