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I'll post some more pics tomorrow. I thought maybe there was an old cutter com code in there somewhere so I inserted a cutter comp off command at the beginning. And this afternoon I also wrote a very crude g code program to follow the 123 block. Started with a g91 and then with all the normal moveme...

I'm using a 123 block. I'm also using a 90 degree 3/8 chamfer as the tool to trace around the 123 block. I have tried to set the frame up with the orientation in the middle of the block and also used the lower left corner. I get similar results.

The tables moves to the left with the pendant x+, mdi x+ and x+ on the panel.

Yes, everything lines up and tracks right in both axis.

When trying to cut a outside frame The cutter does not line up with the part. I'm using a 1 2 3 block to trace around the shape. The tool path will be off in both the X and Y directions but not in both plus and minus directions. I also have pictures of the track and pictures of my screen where I set...

That helps to clear up my head. Thanks

Thanks to all. I have a lot to absorb.

LOL I am a little confused. So I need to create the code for the sub routine and save it to the .cnc directory.

Thanks, here is my edit. m98 p9100 L6 (sub call for a repeat action 6 times) o9100 g91 z-.5 f.5 (SENDS Z AXIS TO .5 BELOW ZERO AT A FEED RATE OF .5) o9102 x-5 f.5 (MOVES THE X AXIX 5 INCHES IN THE MINUS DIRECTION AT A FEED OF .5) o9104 z-.05 f.1 (moves z -.5 at a speed of .5) o9106 x5 f.5 (move x 5 ...

Thanks, got he manual in front of me.