ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 - Manual (Page 92)

74 6 Programming
6.1 Con
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Absolute vs. Incremental Dimensions
MILLPWR
G2
allows both absolute and incremental dimensions to be
entered. A dimension measured from the point you defined as datum
is an absolute dimension. A dimension measured from any other point
is an incremental dimension. See "Absolute and incremental work
piece positions" on page 25.
 The dimension moves of 8, then 8 again are incremental moves.
 The dimension moves of 8, then 16 are absolute moves.
Continuous Milling
When you program a continuous contour of lines and/or arcs the
contour will cut without stopping if there is no programmed stop.
MILLPWR
G2
will automatically recognize continuous contours as
you're programming. There are no special key presses or other
functions to learn.
For lines and arcs to be continuous, they must:
 Be consecutive steps in a program.
 Have the same depth.
 Be cut with the same tool.
 Be cut using the same tool offset.
 Share a common “From” or “To” point (one step must end at the
point where the next one begins).
If one step follows another, then MILLPWR G2 assumes that they are
to be connected (see steps 003 through 006). The single line bracket
indicates the steps that will be machined with continuous milling.
MILLPWR
G2
automatically fills in the FROM point, DEPTH, and TOOL
OFFSET from the previous step. The TO point must be filled in, and
then press the USE key.
Different feed rates within each step of a continuous
contour are allowed, and can be used.