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    tool path gen plane

    Im trying to generate gcode from a stl file and its milling it from the side. How can I get it to mill the right surface?


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    E-mail me the stl and i'll have a look.
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    I thought I had replied already, must be deja vu.

    I got the right plane working, I used the rotate on axis command but now Im having trouble getting the X and Y axis in the right orientation.


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