ACU-RITE 3500i 83
4.2 Tool Data
General Precautions
When you program tool path instead of part edge, a negative
diameter in the Tool Table effectively changes the moves during
compensation.
Third axis moves (not in the active plane) are permitted during
compensation.
The CNC automatically rounds off the compensated intersection of
acute angles of 15 degrees or less. To change this value, program
#1031.
It is possible to change the tool diameter currently in use with
“stock” variable #1030.
Startup (Ramp On) and cancellation (Ramp Off) blocks must be at
least the tool radius in length.
You must enter proper diameter value in the Tool Table before you
use tool compensation.
Compensated arcs must be on the active plane (XY, XZ, = YZ).
Fixture Offset and Zero Set are not permitted during compensation.
In Manual Data Input Mode, any active compensation deactivates.
Jog/Return is permitted during compensation.
System variable #1032 is available to change the number of blocks
the CNC can “look-ahead” while in tool-comp. This is used for
collision detection.
Changing this value can change the compensated tool
path. This variable enables further look ahead to prevent
undercut (excessive tool diameter). At default, the CNC
looks ahead far enough to find a valid intersection
between the current and next move. Set the variable
#1032 before you turn on the compensation.