G43 (tool length compensation) is one of the most important safety commands in CNC programming — and also one of the biggest crash sources when used incorrectly. In 2026 production environments, many Z-axis crashes still happen because programmers or operators ...
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Why Your CNC Suddenly Cuts Too Deep (The Dangerous Z-Axis Mistake — 2026 Guide)
cnccodeWhen a CNC machine suddenly cuts too deep, the result is often catastrophic: broken tools, damaged fixtures, or even spindle crashes. This issue is one of the most expensive mistakes in production and almost always comes from offset or state ...