ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes - Manual (Page 49)

PROGRAMMING
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual 3-13
Before you machine a part, it is always a good idea for you to test your program for things like the
correct tool path, count direction, feed rate, and sequence of operations.
MILLPWR provides several
run-time options to assist you. From the PGM screen, press RUN OPTIONS to display the following
softkeys:
Press any softkey to activate the option; press it again to deactivate it.
Note: Before you press the GO key to begin the “Single Step,” “Dry Run” or “Manual Positioning”
features, check that the tool will not touch the workpiece when the quill begins to move. To
avoid interference, we suggest that you do one or more of the following:
• Lower the knee
• Remove the tool or workpiece
• Reestablish datum away from the part (refer to Establishing Datum)
SINGLE STEP
Normally, a continuous contour will be machined without stopping. With
“Single Step” activated,
MILLPWR will stop after each step. This enables
you to check the position of the Z-axis relative to your part and ensure that
the tool path and other program details are correct. Press the
GO key to
begin.
DRY RUN
With “Dry Run” activated, MILLPWR will run your entire program at high
speed without stopping. You can visually follow the position of the tool relative to your part and
ensure that the tool path and other program details are correct. The dry run speed is defined in
Setup. Press the
GO key to begin.
GRAPHICS ONLY
With this activated, the table and quill will not move. The graphics screen will show you how your
part will be cut. You can see all the normal feed rates, tool changes and so on. Press the
GO key to
begin.
Note: Dry Run and Graphics Only can be used to quickly verify your program.
To test your
program quick-
ly, press both
the DRY RUN
and GRAPHICS
ONLY softkeys.
Whenever you are about to run a program, check that the
handles are recessed.
Testing Your MILLPWR Program