JFYI,
2 things. It sounds as if he is refering his axis comments about his "Machine table", Like the "Z" may actually be MoI's "x" axis. Then, he is going to cut3d in a poly format, which may have the "Z becomes Y" thing going on...

But, the model will help. I just thought I read that "table axis mismatch" being discussed.

Maybe Tony can inject a bit more about his machine table setup too, to clarify.

Anyway, waiting for the file.