Tool change for the rectangular pocket, 1 demonstr ation pr ogr am – ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 User Manual
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7 Demonstration Program
7.
1 Demonstr
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Tool Change for the Rectangular Pocket
Begin by changing the tool.
Press the TOOL key.
In the SET TOOL dialogue enter 0.125 in the SIZE: DIAMETER field.
ARROW
Down to highlight the TOOL TYPE field.
With the TOOL TYPE field highlighted, 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.
ARROW
down to highlight the SPINDLE field.
Select Forward by pressing the Forward soft key
ARROW
down to highlight the RPM field and enter 1300 using the
numeric keypad.
ARROW
down to highlight the REQUIRE CHANGE field
and press the Yes softkey.
Press the USE key.
A new tool has now been added to the program, and a tool change will
be required when running the program.
The program, when running, will stop at this point, and request the
tool change before continuing.
The rectangular pocket, which is the final feature, can now be
programmed.