ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes - Manual (Page 158)

PROGRAM STEPS
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual 5-62
Reverse Step
The reverse step option instantly switches the "From" and "To" points and tool offset.
To reverse a milling function:
• From the PGM screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the step that you want to
reverse.
• Press the STEP FUNCTIONS softkey.
• Press the REVERSE STEP softkey.
Reverse Path
With the reverse path option, you can reverse any continuous tool path. This will espe-
cially come in handy when you're working with DXF files. As you import these types of
files,
MILLPWR will sort and then group the steps into a logical order, creating continu-
ous paths. In some cases, the paths may need to be reversed after they've been imported
so that your tool's offset, direction and beginning and end points satisfy your machining
requirements.
As you become more familiar with this feature, you'll find other creative ways to use it
to your advantage. For instance, you can save time as you're cutting a part by using a
heavy cutting tool and a conventional cut for a rough first pass. On the second pass,
switch to a finish cutter, then copy and reverse the path for a climb cut on the finish
pass.
To reverse a continuous tool path:
• From the PGM screen, highlight any step within the continuous tool path that you
want to reverse.
· • Press the STEP FUNCTIONS softkey.
• Press the REVERSE PATH softkey.