Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Adding a Program Directive

10.1 CAM Programming

Setup tab:

Tool: Enter the tool number to use for the cycle.

Feed: Enter the feed rate used while engraving.

Coolant: Choose None, On or Off. See "Coolant" on page 290.

Spindle Dir: Choose Forward, Reverse, Off or None. See "Spindle Direction" on page 290.

Spindle Speed: Enter the spindle speed.

Comment tab:

Add a comment if needed that will be placed in program. See sample "Comment tab:" on page 298.

Program Directive

The Program Directive Tool enables you to add any programming code, notes or comments.

Adding a Program Directive

 Select the Add Directive button.

Enter code or text into the Add Directive dialogue. Text requires a “∗” before the text (for a comment).

Touch on the Use button to add the directive to the tool path sequence.

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