Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 108)

Shape Manager
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Closure Over/Under Lap
By specifying a positive value for this parameter, the CNC does not stop the tracer until it
has gone past the start point by the amount of this parameter. By specifying a negative
value, the tracer stops as soon as the tracing head position is within this parameter’s
distance of the starting point. This is only available if the Auto Closure Detect is On.
Kerf Direction
Selects the kerf for cut segments.
Traverse/Pierce
Switches between the traverse and cut segments of the part as it is taught.
Select Auto/Manual Mode
Use this button to change trace modes. If you select manual mode, you can also use the
Change Move Speed button to change the trace speed.
Change Move Speed
Press this button to change the trace speed in manual mode.
Select Remnant Mode
Press this button to use remnant mode to create remnants.
Tracing a part
To trace a part while at the Teach Trace screen, select Auto mode, then select traverse or
pierce. You can switch between traverse and pierce during the tracing procedure.
Position the optical sensor near the part drawing and press Start. Use the sensor
positioning controls to direct the sensor towards the part. Once the sensor has located the
part, the tracing system will follow the part outline until completion. When completed,
press OK. The part file can now be cut, saved or edited.
Refer to the instructions provided with your Optical tracing system for further details.