ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes - Manual (Page 44)

PROGRAMMING
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual 3-8
Running a Program
There are a few things you'll need to do before running a program, such as skewing the part
and establishing datum.
Skewing a Part
Note: It is important to skew a part prior to establishing datum for accuracy.
With MILLPWR , you can save time setting up a job by skewing your part. The skew
function automatically compensates for the offset angle of your part—so if your part is
not perfectly parallel with either the X- or Y-axis, you won’t have to spend time indicat-
ing it in.
To skew a part, simply “touch off” on two or more points along one axis (either X or Y).
You can use the electronic edge finder to skew your part or you can use a mechanical
indicator and teach position—either way, it’s fast and easy.
Note: Choose a line that you want to make parallel with the table’s X- or Y-axis—do
not enter coordinates along a curve, along two different lines or along a line
that’s positioned at a 45 degree angle.
MILLPWR will calculate the skew angle
based upon a straight line between the points you’ve entered.
If you’re working with a part that has a rough edge, it’s best to enter multiple
points along the straightest edge so that
MILLPWR can more accurately calculate
the skew angle.