Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual CAM Mode Screen, Activating CAM Mode, 279

CAM Mode Screen

In CAM Mode the CNC displays the CAM Mode screen.

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Status Bar: Displays the program name, active layer and mouse cursor position, and estimated machining time.

Main Toolbar (Section 1): Geometry Tools, Modifying Tools, Viewing Tools.

3Main Toolbar (Section 2): Modifying Tools.

4Main Toolbar (Section 3): Viewing Tools.

5Side Toolbar: Displays options for Geometry Tools.

6Graphics Display Area: Displays geometry, shape and Tool Paths.

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Message, and Prompt Display: Displays messages or prompts user for input.

Buttons: Offer various functionality based on tool type or button chosen.

10.1 CAM Programming

The CAM Mode screen Displays three groups of icons, and one

Toolbar on the left:

Geometry Toolbar menu 2.

Modifying Toolbar menu 3.

Viewing Toolbar menu 4.

Vertical button bar example 5. The Side tool bar changes depending on the geometry tool selected.

Activating CAM Mode

CAM must be used with a program. This can be an existing program or a new program. Care must be taken when using an existing program, CAM will overwrite the program.

To activate CAM Mode:

In Manual Data Input Mode, select the Program Management button to activate the Program Directory button.

Touch the New Program button to create a new program.

 Select the CAM button.

The CAM screen activates.

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