Program steps, Operation manual – ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes User Manual
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PROGRAM STEPS
MILLPWR
®
Operation Manual
5-43
To program a contour:
•
From the PGM screen, highlight the step below the
last step in the continuous contour.
•
Press the
MORE STEPS
softkey.
•
Press the
CONTOUR
softkey.
•
You’ll notice that “First” and “Last” in the “Step
Range” field will be filled in for you.
•
If you wish to program an approach, press the
STRAIGHT
or
ARC
softkey as your approach
type. Otherwise, press the
NONE
softkey.
Enter how far from the part you want the approach to
begin.
•
To program a departure, press the
STRAIGHT
or
ARC
softkey as
your departure type. Otherwise, press the
NONE
softkey.
Enter how far from the part you want your tool to travel.
•
If you would like to program a finish cut, enter the amount of material to be
removed during the finish cut.
Enter the feed rate.
Using the softkeys, select the finish pass direction (
FORWARD
or
REVERSE
).
•
Press the
USE
key.