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  1. 02-04-2011, 03:26 AM #1
    Ark1
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    Setting Z Coordinates

    I am new to CNC and New to Mach3

    I am face milling a part .030" from the top of my vise. What I have been doing is using a brass .030" feeler gauge between the top of the vise and the face mill tooth. Zero axis lower the table .315" ( this is the Max depth cut last pass) then reset the axis to Zero. Is there a way just to enter .315" in the DRO and making it accept that value?

    I know I am missing something, just cannot seem to find how to do it.

    Thanks.

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  3. 02-04-2011, 04:26 AM #3
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    Thanks.

    Gerry thank you.

    The learning curve is frustrating at times. I think you bailed me out with the same answer in the Mach3 Mill Addons.

    One day I will get it.

    Once again thank you.


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