ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 354)

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Tool Paths
Creating a Tool Path in CAM Mode
Tool paths are created from shapes that have been defined.
To create a tool path in CAM Mode:
 Select the Tool Path button from the main Toolbar.
 Select the button for the tool path that is to be created from the Side
Toolbar. A tool path dialogue will open.
 Fill in all parameters that apply. Required parameters have default
entries.
 Select the Use button to complete the tool path creation or the
Cancel
button to exit without saving the tool path.
If possible, the results of the tool path are shown on the graphic
screen in tool path view. A prompt appears asking to "Save the new
tool path command". If the tool path view was shown, the display
returns to the 2D geometry view after the tool path is done.
 Select YES to save the new tool path.
Tool Path Verification
Touch the Use button to finalize creating a tool path. The tool path is
automatically verified, and a 3D tool path view is shown.
If there is a problem with the tool path, a pop-up will appear notifying
you that a Tool path error has occurred. The specific error will appear
in the Messages, and Prompts bar.
Three options are available:
 Save - Saves the tool path as defined.
 Edit - Returns to tool path dialogue to edit parameters.
 Cancel - Cancels tool path.