Re: z axis cut depth

If the material surface is Z zero, do you have the depth of cut set to
-.035" and not +.035"?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "clintbeyer" <clintbeyer@h...>
wrote:

> Can any one help me set the cut depth in Kcam?
> I am trying to engrave a piece of MDF 3/4 thick. I move the cutter
> to touch the mdf then zeroed all the axis. I have the travel set
> to .125 and cut depth to .035 since that is 1/2 the diameter. It
> will move up the .125 to the start position then start cutting in
> the air not into the mdf. I have in the set up moved the cut depth
> up and down and it does the same thing? cutting the pattern in the
> air?
>
> Thanks Clint