ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 328)

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 Arc Tangent - The tool exits the contour in an arc move of a given
radius and angle and tangent to the last move of the contour.
 Line Arc Tangent - The tool exits the contour in an arc move of a
given radius, tangent to the last move of the contour and
continues in a line move to the Exit X, Exit Y coordinate.
 None - Exit move is ignored.
 Length (Line Tan, Line Per): Enter the length of the exit move.
 Angle (Arc Tan): Enter the angle of the exit arc.
 Radius (Arc Tan, Line Arc Tan): Enter the radius of the exit arc.
 Exit X (Line Arc Tan): Enter the X coordinate for exit move.
 Exit Y (Line Arc Tan): Enter the Y coordinate for exit move.
Setup tab:
 Tool: Enter the tool number to use for the cycle.
 Z Feed: Enter the Z-axis feed rate (plunging feed rate). Automatically
calculated if tool being used is defined in the Tool Table.
 Z Feed=Finish Feed.
 Rough Feed: Enter the XY axes roughing feed rate.
 Finish Feed: Enter the XY axes finish feed rate.
 Coolant: Choose None, On (M8), Off (M9), or Mist (M7). See
"Coolant" on page 292.
 Spindle Dir: Choose Forward, Reverse, Off or None. See "Spindle
Direction" on page 292.
 Spindle Speed: Enter the spindle speed. Automatically calculated if
tool being used is defined in the Tool Table.
Comment Tab:
 Add a comment if needed that will be placed in program. See
sample "Comment tab:" on page 300.