Originally Posted by
datac
Are you setting any depth in the tool path ? Usually, when using a spring loaded spindle, one would not set any depth, and allow the depth or pressure to be put down based on your Z zero location.
In this case however, Cut2d will not show the tool actually touching anything. So, what I do is set all the drag tool paths to be .001" depth, then set a color to the tool path. This way, it will show up in the preview.
You can also play with the tool diameters, as this will also affect how the preview will look in comparison to the actual finished product. For drag work, I will set the tool to be .002" regardless of what the actual width will be, simply because the pressure will dictate depth on the machine.