# Alignment & Setup Aids Many setup problems are not caused by cutting strategy, but by **uncertain positioning** before cutting even begins.\ This section focuses on simple alignment aids that help define where a part sits — in relation to the machine, the fixture, or other reference features. The tools covered here **establish reference and repeatability**, making it easier to place parts consistently, realign them after removal, or build simple fixtures without guesswork. The emphasis is on **practical positioning aids** that are easy to integrate into compact CNC workflows and can be reused across different setups. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://miwicnc.gitbook.io/miwicnc/tooling-and-workshop-setup/alignment-and-setup-aids.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.