# Consistent unwanted offset

**URL:** <https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/consistent-unwanted-offset/190953>\
**Category:** Tips and Tricks\
**Tags:** atomstack\
**Created:** [July 1, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/consistent-unwanted-offset/190953 "2026-07-01T20:20:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![wlbrown](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/b487fb/32.png) [@wlbrown](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/wlbrown)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/consistent-unwanted-offset/190953/1 "2026-07-01T20:20:03Z")

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Im using Lightburn 20.0.05 on an Atomstack A20. I noticed that my engraving is shifting to the right by about .5MM every run. I am doing leather patches and getting inconsistent results. I tested by running a frame on a rectangular area with rounded corners. The framing stayed at the same position in Y (vertical) but each time i frame it shifts around .5MM to the right. So it stays the same top to bottom but expands left to right. Pretty sure it is a hardware issue but would appreciate any suggestions.

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**Author:** ![JessN](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/user_avatar/forum.lightburnsoftware.com/jessn/32/76466_2.png) [@JessN](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/JessN)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/consistent-unwanted-offset/190953/2 "2026-07-01T21:34:16Z")

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Hello fellow leather patch maker! I would start with making sure the frame is perpendicular and work your way down this list:

> **[Perpendicular frame - Guide to mechanical adjustments and maintenance](https://diode-laser-wiki.com/documentation/guide-to-mechanical-adjustments/#Perpendicular_frame)**
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> Make sure the frame is set up straight and that the frame must be aligned at right angles. After assembly, you can check this by moving the x-gantry completely to the front or back. Both ends should reach the front or back profile bar at the same...

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**Author:** ![system](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/user_avatar/forum.lightburnsoftware.com/system/32/64335_2.png) [@system](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/consistent-unwanted-offset/190953/3 "2026-07-31T21:35:18Z")

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Closed on July 31, 2026, 9:35pm UTC

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