XTools Metalfab

The XTools Metalfab CNC fiber laser will cut metal.

How to cut a bending line.

Part not cutting as expected

Be sure to set the "Precise DXF parsing" toggle in the user settings.

Gantry Alignment

The gantry can get out of square, and not by a small margin. We have seen it off in the Y-axis by more than 1mm.

How to check if the gantry is running true:

Check the coordinates: At the bottom of the screen, there is an X/Y/Z coordinate indicator for the location of the torch head. On the right-hand side is a dropdown menu where you can manually set the location. Move the torch to each corner; they should read 0mm as the min and 610mm as the max. The corners should be:

• Back Left: X: 0mm, Y: 0mm
• Back Right: X: 610mm, Y: 0mm
• Front Left: X: 0mm, Y: 610mm
• Front Right: X: 610mm, Y: 610mm

The Square Test: Cut a large square — the larger the better, as it will accumulate more error. Once cut, rotate the square 90° and try to place it back in the opening it came from. You will be able to see any accumulated error immediately.