ACU-RITE 3500i 139
7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles
Block Form
The BlockForm command is used to define a window in relation to the
part zero. This is used by the Draw function to present a solid model
of the raw stock. Block Form can be placed anywhere within the
program and must be accompanied by all of the parameters.
Select the More Milling button, and then "BlockForm"
from the pop-up menu.
Conversational format: BlockForm
G-code format: G120
Even if there is no tool diameter compensation being
used, you must have an active tool with a diameter before
draw will graphically show material being machined from
the above stock definition.
Field Code Description
XMax X Absolute position of the most positive edge
of the part stock in the X-Axis with respect
to Absolute Zero. (Required)
YMax Y Absolute position of the most positive edge
of the part stock in the Y-Axis with respect
to Absolute Zero. (Required)
ZMax Z Absolute position of the most positive edge
of the part stock in the Z-Axis with respect
to Absolute Zero. (Required)
XMin I Absolute position of the most negative
edge of the part stock in the X-Axis with
respect to Absolute Zero. (Required)
YMin J Absolute position of the most negative
edge of the part stock in the Y-Axis with
respect to Absolute Zero. (Required)
ZMin K Absolute position of the most negative
edge of the part stock in the Z-Axis with
respect to Absolute Zero. (Required)