ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 363)

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Creating the tool paths:
To create a continuous path, the machining, material size, and tooling
requirements must be defined. The material size can either be a block
large enough to accommodate the tool path, or can be the actual size
of the finished product.
 Select the Tool Path button from the Geometry Tools
in the main Toolbar.
 Select the Job Setup button from the Vertical button
bar to open the Job Setup dialogue.
 For the Program Units select “Inch”.
 Enter “1” for the Tool Number.
 Enter .375 for the Tool Diameter.
 Enter -1 for the Tool Length.
 Enter Define and Use Tool for the Tool Action.
 Touch Use to accept the Job Setup tool path.
The larger small circle represents the tool side of the
contour. Touching on its center will flip it to the other side
of the line.