# \#z-axis **URL:** https://forum.avidcnc.com/tag/z-axis/63.md [Latest](https://forum.avidcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.avidcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.avidcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Z axis Problem. It lowers to the table when controller is turned off](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/z-axis-problem-it-lowers-to-the-table-when-controller-is-turned-off/4427)
**Author:** [@manuladogana](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/manuladogana)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/z-axis-problem-it-lowers-to-the-table-when-controller-is-turned-off/4427 "2026-07-22T21:36:21Z")
Hi, if anyone has this issue, please let me know how to fix it. Once I turn off the CNC Controller the Z axis lowers until the bit touch the table. Let me know if anyone knows how to fix this, I remember that I had a s… --- ## [How does the z-axis break work?](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/how-does-the-z-axis-break-work/5754)
**Author:** [@JeffsDesign](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/JeffsDesign)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/how-does-the-z-axis-break-work/5754 "2026-02-16T22:31:20Z")
I’m having a problem with this break I believe I put in a ticket but while I’m waiting patiently for a response I wanted to get a better understanding of how this works. Basically with mine when I go up or down it gets … --- ## [Z axis issues with Ex controller retro-fit](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/z-axis-issues-with-ex-controller-retro-fit/5730)
**Author:** [@specsix](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/specsix)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/z-axis-issues-with-ex-controller-retro-fit/5730 "2026-02-15T04:10:55Z")
First off: I love the thoughtfulness that went into the Ex controller and accessories. Nice work! Finally got my EX controller retro-fit setup and somewhat cutting, but my Z axis is squeaking and losing steps. This is… --- ## [Problem with Z Axis - Suddenly goes too deep mid-project](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/problem-with-z-axis-suddenly-goes-too-deep-mid-project/4415)
**Author:** [@BlueLineCNC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/BlueLineCNC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/problem-with-z-axis-suddenly-goes-too-deep-mid-project/4415 "2025-02-22T01:53:14Z")
Hey Guys, Thanks in advancee for any help. Today I was running a project and conducting a pocket toolpath operation. Mid-project, my CNC started digging into the stock. It appears my Z axis dropped about 1/4". The g… --- ## [Z axis work envelope exceeded](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/z-axis-work-envelope-exceeded/4185)
**Author:** [@Spencer](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Spencer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/z-axis-work-envelope-exceeded/4185 "2025-01-05T01:39:07Z")
“Z axis work envelope exceeded” Error Hello! Working on initial setup of my new Pro 4896 with servos. Its an upgrade from our old Mach2/3 with nema 23s. The new software is a BIG learning curve for me - I am struggling. … --- ## [PRO4896 What is this Z axis noise](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/pro4896-what-is-this-z-axis-noise/2877)
**Author:** [@ronnierozier2](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/ronnierozier2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/pro4896-what-is-this-z-axis-noise/2877 "2024-01-25T15:24:11Z")
Hello Everyone, I have some Z axis noise as it moves up and down. I made a quick YouTube short to see if someone here could possibly help me identify the issue and suggest a fix for the issue. Thanks in advance …