RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Vector CAD

Hi Bill,

Are you selecting roughing-finish under lathe? This will DRAW the passes on
your drawing, which you then select and send to the NC module.

I found it easier to start with the mill.

Alan KM6VV

>
> In a message dated 2/20/2006 11:51:32 AM Mountain Standard Time,
> imserv@... writes:
>
> If you are in the front view, they will read correctly for X and Z
>
>
>
> Looking at the contour on page 217 of the manual, how do I tell what is
> the
> front view??
>
> I have a simple step drawing similar to that one with a simple two
> diameter shaft.
> I have the X axis to the right, (becomes Z) and the Y axis point up
> (becomes
> X) on the screen, with the centerline at the bottom. O.O is at the right
> end, and the centerline.
>
> No matter what I do, I can't get the Gcodes to come out with the needed
> cuts
> to make the piece, I do get a Code for the contour, but not a code that
> would work for cutting the piece,
> Suggestions?
>