ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 318)

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Tool Length
Entered automatically if tool length has been previously defined in the
Tool Table.
 Enter the tool’s length.
Tool Action
Choose None, User Tool Number, Define and Use, or Use D and L.
 None: Tool Action parameter is ignored. Any previously defined Tool
Action remains active.
 Use Tool Number: Use the tool defined in the Tool Number field.
Tool values are used from the values defined in the CNC's tool table.
 Define and Use: Use the tool defined in the Tool Number field and
the values defined in the Tool Diameter and Tool Length fields will
override the table.
 Use D and L: Use the tool defined in the Tool Number field and the
values defined in the Tool Diameter and Tool Length fields will be
used but the table will not be updated.
Coolant
Choose None, On (M8), Off (M9), or Mist (M7).
 None: Coolant parameter is ignored.
 On: Turns coolant use on.
 Off: Turns coolant use off.
 Mist: turn on coolant mist
Spindle Direction
Choose Forward, Reverse, Off or None.
 Forward: Turns the spindle on in the forward direction.
 Reverse: Turns the spindle on in the reverse direction.
 Off: Turns the spindle off.
 None: - Spindle direction parameter is ignored. Any previously
defined spindle direction remains active.
Spindle Speed
Use recommended RPM speed from the manufacture.
 Spindle Speed field: Enter the spindle speed (automatically entered
if tool specified is entered in the tool table).
It is important to define a tool prior to doing any tool paths.