7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles

Fixture Offset (Work Coordinate System Select):

Use the work coordinate system commonly known as fixture offsets to shift Absolute Zero to a preset dimension. Fixture Offset dimensions are referenced to Machine Zero.

Fixture Offset cancels Mirroring, Axis Rotation, and Scaling.

To activate the Fixture Offset Table from Manual Data Input Mode:

Select the More Milling button, and then "Offset" from the pop-up menu.

Conversational format: Offset

G-code format: G53

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Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Fixture Offset Work Coordinate System Select