RE: [mfg-smartcam] Wrapped geometry

[lee]

Bill,  I normally code the 4th axis from the center of the part, center being Z zero. Than I define the profile top to as the radius of the part. Add .100 to the radius for the clearance. all tool depths are a pos. number subtracted from the radius. Lee Greer CNC\CAD programmer Midwest Precision Tool & Die -----Original Message----- From: Bill Payter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 8:21 AM To: SmartCAM Users Subject: [mfg-smartcam] Wrapped geometry Hi All,   If I create a single straight line, with a step, from X0 Y0 Z6 to X0 Y4 Z6, then wrap it about the X-axis using LEVEL & RADIUS at 6, the code output is at Z0 not Z6.   Any suggestions?   Regards,   Bill in the UK.   PS Hello Alan Thompson, how's things?