ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 - Manual (Page 129)

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Begin Programming
 From the DRO mode, begin by pressing the DRO/PGM
key to enter the PGM mode.
If a program is loaded, save the open program, it does not have to be
cleared. This is example is done in INCH mode. Make sure INCH is
selected.
Selecting A Tool
The first step for this program is to choose the tool that will be used
to begin the machining. For this step, a 1/4” diameter FLAT END MILL
will be used.
 Press the TOOL key to access the SET TOOL Dialogue.
 In the SET TOOL dialogue enter 0.25 in the SIZE / DIAMETER field.
 Press ENTER twice or ARROW Down to highlight the TOOL TYPE field.
 With the TOOL TYPE field highlighted, press either the right ARROW
key, or press the Tool Types soft key to open the TOOL TYPE drop
down menu.
 ARROW down to highlight the FLAT END MILL.
 Press the ENTER key to select the tool type.
 ARROW down to highlight the SPINDLE field.
 Select Forward by pressing the Forward soft key
 ARROW down to highlight the SPEED field and enter 1300 using the
numeric keypad.
 ARROW down to highlight the TOOL POSITION field.
Enter -5.00 in the X TO field.
Enter 0.00 in the Y TO field.
Enter 1.00 in the Z TO field.
 Press the USE key.
The programming of the part can now begin.
Refer to chapter 8 "Selecting A Tool" on page 129 for more information
about Tool Position.
In most dialogues, there is a drop down menu and a soft
key available for choosing a selection. This program
example will refer to the use of the soft keys when
available.