ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 305)

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Recommended CAM Programming Sequence
CAM Setup
Review the CAM Setup data to verify the default settings work for
your program requirements (see page 313). If you are not an
experienced user the default settings should be adequate.
Experienced users can fine tune the CAM Setup to their program
requirements. CAM Setup contains the powerful Tool Table feature.
Tool Table data can be used to calculate feeds and speeds needed in
your program. Feeds and speeds can be entered manually and
automatic calculations overridden.
Geometry Data
Gather the information needed to create the geometry required to
generate the tool paths for your program. Information can be in the
form of paper drawings which you will use to create geometry entities
in CAM or a DXF file which can be used to import geometry data into
CAM.
Job Setup
Use the Job Setup feature to set parameters specific to the current job
(see page 291). Define a block-form to aid in viewing the generated
tool paths in CAM's solid model viewer or line graphics.
CNC Program
CAM automatically generates CNC programs. The program can be
further verified using the Draw feature before cutting the part. The
program generated is based on cycles. This allows the NC program to
be easily edited before execution. Examples are changing the depth of
a pocket or the feed rate for an engraving cycle.