Mach4
Mach4 G-Code and M-Code Reference
Introduction G-code is a special programming language that is interpreted by Computer Numerica...
Mach4 Lathe G-Code and M-Code Reference
Chapter 1: Introduction G-Code is a special programming language that is interpreted by Comput...
Mach4 Advanced M-Code Reference
Chapter 1 : Advanced Macros M-Code Descriptions M19 - Spindle Orient Command Spindle Orient wi...
Macro B Reference Guide
Macro B programming may not be included on your MachMotion control. If you are not able to use t...
Custom Macro B Reference Guide
Calling Words Examples M98 - Subroutine Call M98 P1000 (Call subprogram O1000) ...
MachMotion Probing Wizard
Overview The wizard is embedded in the MachMotion Mill 1150M – Probing and MachMotion Mill 215...
Mach4 Password Protections
Gcode Close - Level 1 Gcode Load - Level 1 Gcode Recent - Level 1 UnLocked Mode - Level 1 Gcod...
Tools
Tool X and Y Offsets Select View->Tool Tables... You will see the tool table. Select Edit->T...
File Resume or Run From Here
Running a G-Code File with the "File Resume" or "Run From Here" Option If for whatever reason a ...
Automatic Backups
Profile Backup A profile backup is a small backup of just the files and directories that change ...
Software not Loading
Software not loading / settings corrupted If Mach 4 is not loading correctly/displaying errors...
Constant Velocity in Mach4
Constant Velocity can improve cut quality, especially on gantry style machines like routers and...
Data Collector
Overview The data collector plugin allows you to track the state of a signal between multiple ru...
Winerack Style Tool Changer
Overview The MachMotion plugin has support a wine rack tool changing system. It works by taking ...
Tool Change Type Bug
On some versions of Mach4 there is a bug that does not allow you to change the Tool Change Ty...
Single Block Behavior
Purpose This document outlines the expected behavior of the control while Single Block is on. G...
Gang Spindle Setup
Overview The gang spindle parameters allow multiple spindles to be locked together in their run ...
Mach Controlled Fixed Memory Auto Tool Changers
Overview The Carousel and Winrack tool changers work off of MachMotion Parameters and an Excel f...
Carousel Style Tool Changer
Overview The MachMotion control has built in support for Carousel Tool Changers. It works by tak...
Spindle Speed Variation SSV
M38 / M39 Spindle Speed Variation On/Off Spindle Speed Variation (SSV) allows the operator to sp...
Mach4 Logging and Log File
To access the Mach Logging select diagnostics and then Logging... From this window we can Pin ...
Arc Center Mode
Large Arcs when Loading GCode If you are getting large arc and circles displayed in the tool pat...