The Axis Settings screen is where you configure the motor and drive train properties for each axis on MASSO.

X, Y, Z, A & B Axis

Use this page to define the mechanical and motion characteristics of each axis.

The A and B axes include additional settings not available on X, Y, and Z.

Axis Resolution

This is a calculated value, not a user setting.

• Based on Distance per Revolution and Pulses per Revolution

• Represents the smallest movement increment of the axis (movement per step)

Distance per Revolution

Defines how far the axis moves in one full motor revolution.

• Must include the entire drive train

• Takes into account gearboxes, belts, pulleys, and screw pitch

Pulses per Revolution

Defines how many steps the motor requires to complete one full revolution.

• Based on the motor type and driver microstepping settings

   

Maximum Feedrate

Defines the maximum rapid speed of the axis.

• Setting this too high can cause the motor to lose steps

• If the axis stalls after acceleration, the value is too high

Acceleration Setting

Controls how quickly the axis accelerates and decelerates.

• If set too high, the motor may stall during acceleration

• Reduce this value if step loss occurs during ramp-up

Travel Minimum

Defines the negative travel limit of the axis.

• Must be a lower value than Travel Maximum

• On Mill, Plasma, Waterjet, and Oxy machines, the Z-axis minimum is usually negative and represents the bottom of travel

Travel Maximum

Defines the positive travel limit of the axis.

• Must be a higher value than Travel Minimum

• On most machines, the Z-axis maximum is usually 0 and represents the top of travel

Backlash

Enter the measured axis backlash.

Maximum allowed value:

• 10 mm or 0.3937?

Invert Direction

If an axis moves in the wrong direction, enable this option to reverse the axis direction.

A & B Axis – Additional Settings

The A and B axes support rotary and slaving configurations.

Angular Axis

Sets the axis as a rotary (angular) axis.

• Movement is in degrees, not linear distance

• Motor distance is fixed at 360 degrees

• Calibration is done by calculation, not using the wizard

For more information, see: Rotary Axis

Slave Axis

Used to software-slave:

• A axis ? X axis

• B axis ? Y axis

This is commonly used for auto-squaring machines.

For more information, see: Homing

Wizard

Launches the Axis Calibration Wizard.

Use this to accurately calibrate axis movement.

For more information, see: Axis Calibration Wizard