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CAM: Programming

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Main Page Page Controls of the 3500i Controls of the 3500i Page Controls of the 3500i Message symbols Model, Software and Features New Functions of Software Changed Functions of Software Page Page Table of Contents Controls of the 3500i Manual Information Introduction 1.1 The 3500i Machining Fundamentals 2.1 Fundamentals of Positioning 2.2 Manual Machine Positioning Manual Data Input 3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI) Tool Management 4.1 Tool Table 4.2 Tool Data Program Management 5.1 Program Management Introduction 5.2 Program Manager Functions 5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run Conversational Editing Programming: Canned Cycles, sub-programs 7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles 7.2 Canned Cycles 7.3 Probing Cycles 7.4 Sub-programs Drawing Programs 8.1 Draw Running a Program on the Machine 9.1 Running a program CAM: Programming 10.1 CAM Programming Page Page G-Code Edit, Help, & Advanced Features 11.1 G-Code Program Editing 11.2 G-Code and M-Code Definitions 11.3 Edit Help 11.4 Advanced Programming 11.5 Four Axis Programming Software Update 12.1 Updating System Software Off-Line Software 13.1 3500i Off-Line Software Page 1.1 The 3500i ACU-RITE conversational, and G-code formats Powering Up the CNC Machine E-Stop, Servo Reset, and CNC Shutdown Writing Programs 1.2 Visual Display Unit Operating Panel with Touch Screen display Screen Navigation Menus, Dialogues, and Forms General Operating Guidelines Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Context Sensitive Help Page Console Key Pad Display navigation Manual Data Input Program Management Screen Program Run 1.4 Accessories: 1.4 Accessories: Touch probes 1.4 Accessories: HR electronic hand wheels Electronic Edge Finder Page 2.1 Fundamentals of Positioning Position encoders and reference marks Reference system Reference system on milling machines Designation of the axes on milling machines Polar coordinates Page Page Absolute and incremental work piece positions Setting the datum Page 2.2 Manual Machine Positioning 2.2 Manual Machine Positioning Jog Mode Moves 2.2 Manual Machine Positioning Overriding the Spindle RPM Page Page 3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI) Overview Manual Data Input Screen Manual Data Input Mode Settings Manual Data Input Menu Bar Page Manual Data Input Operations Page Manual Data Input Cycles Page Page Block History G-code MDI MDI Touch Screen Feature Dialogues Page Page Page Page Page Page Page MDI Teach Page Page 4.1 Tool Table Tool Table / Tool Management Tool Compensation Required Data Tool numbers / Tool names Locating the Tool Table Editing the tool table Page Page Page Page Tool Table Structure Feeds & Speeds Table Page Page Simulation Tool and Offset Tables 4.2 Tool Data T-Codes, and Tool Activation Activating Offsets via the Program Tool-Length Offsets Diameter Offset in Tool Table Tool Radius Compensation Page Page Page Page Page Tool Compensation Path Page General Precautions Fixture Offsets - Tool menu Tool Life Management Page Page Page 5.1 Program Management Introduction Accessing Program Management Program Screen Description Program Manager Menu Bar Utility Function Buttons Page 5.2 Program Manager Functions Folder Filter Advanced Folder Filter Utility Button Functions Page Sorting Folder Contents Program Properties Recycle Bin USB Access 5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run 5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run Creating a New Part Program Editing an Existing Part Program 5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run Selecting a Program To Run Page 6.1 Conversational Programming Getting Started Program Edit Screen Page Conversational Data Input Cycles Page Page Page Page Page Program Editing Page Page Page Program Text Editing Program Edit Preview Page Page Page 7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles Round/Chamfer Page Rapid Page Page Line Page Page Page Page Arc Page Page Page Page Dwell: Plane Selection Reference Point Return: Fixture Offset (Work Coordinate System Select): Unit (Inch/MM) Dimension (Abs/Inc) Absolute Zero Set Block Form Temporary Path Tolerance System Data FeedRate FeedRate (4th-Axis) Spindle RPM Tool Definition and Activation Repeat Blocks Page Canned Cycles Drilling Cycles Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Milling Cycles Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Pocket Cycles Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Engraving Cycles Page Page Page 7.3 Probing Cycles Tool, and Spindle Probe cycles Tool Probe Cycles Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Spindle Probe Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 7.4 Sub-programs Sub-program information: Defining a sub-program Ending a sub-program Calling a sub-program Looping a sub-program Rotate, Mirror, and/or Scale a sub-program Page Pocket and Islands example Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 8.1 Draw Viewing Programs Starting Draw View Options Menu Adjust View Menu Adjust Block Form Zoom Rotate Drawing View Pan Drawing View Line View Adjustments Draw Options Sim Tools Page 9.1 Running a program Modes of Programmed Operation Auto mode Clearing a Messages Single Step Block Search Using Draw with running programs Program Status Area Parts Counter Program Run Timers Accessing the Tool Table Axis Jog keys In-Program Axis Jogging Page Page 10.1 CAM Programming CAM Mode Recommended CAM Programming Sequence CAM Mode Mouse Operations CAM Mode Screen Activating CAM Mode Creating a New Program Page Page Page Page Page Page Tool Path Data Input Quick Coordinate Entry Job Setup: Basic tab Page Job Setup: Advanced tab Comment Tab Block Form: Basic tab Comment Tab Drilling Cycle: Page Drilling dialogue: Page Page Mill Cycle Page Pocket Cycle Page Pocket Finish Cycles Page Engraving Cycle Program Directive Modifying Toolbar Viewing Tools CAM Mode buttons Page CAM Setup Page Page Geometry Page Page Page Page DXF Import Feature Modifying Tools Page Shapes Tool Table Page Page Tool Paths Page Page Page CAM Example 1 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page CAM Example 2 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 11.1 G-Code Program Editing Activating Edit Mode Program Edit Screen Page Page Page Program Editing Page Page Page Program Text Editing Page Page Preview Features Program / Display Relation 11.2 G-Code and M-Code Definitions G-Code Page Page Page M-Code Definition Typing in Address Words Typing in M-Codes 11.3 Edit Help Activating Edit Help Help Graphic Screens G - Functions Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 11.4 Advanced Programming SPEED Page Order of Execution Programming Non-modal Exact Stop: In-Position Mode (Exact Stop Check): Contouring Mode (Cutting Mode) : Setting Stroke Limit: Return from Reference Point: Move Reference from Machine Datum: Modifiers Block Separators Tool Offset Modification Page Page Expressions and Functions Page Page Page System Variables User Variables Variable Programming (Parametric Programming) Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Probe Move (G31) Conditional Statements Page Page Short Form Addressing Logical and Comparative Terms Page File Inclusion Page Page 11.5 Four Axis Programming Axis Type Page Page Page Page Page 12.1 Updating System Software 12.1 Updating System Software Software Update Procedure for updating the software Page 13.1 3500i Off-Line Software 13.1 3500i Off-Line Software Off-Line Simulator System Requirements 13.1 3500i Off-Line Software Installation Operation Updating

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