Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Sub Modes

Program Management provides access to existing programs for running, simulating or editing. New programs can be created here with access to the CAM, and Draw features. Programs can also be copied to or from a USB memory device (like a memory stick or thumb drive), or network. See "Accessing Program Management" on page 88 for a complete description.

Program Run allows a selected program to either auto run without pausing, or single step through a program as it is running. See chapter "9.1 Running a program" on page 264 for a complete description.

Sub Modes

Within the three main operating modes; Manual Data Input, Program Management, and Program Run, there are sub-modes for each. The Sub Modes are accessed via the horizontal menu bar along the bottom of the touch screen.

Sub modes for Manual Data Input provide data input for machining operations such as milling a line, an arc, engraving, drilling and creating pockets. All these are accessed by filling the corresponding form. Manual operation can also be done here. As well as access to tool management and fixture offset tables. See "Manual Data Input Menu Bar" on page 40 for a complete description. The 3500i remembers all operations which can then easily be saved to a program for later re-use. It is also possible to re-run a previous operation without having to re-enter all the data.

Sub modes for Program Management provide access to edit existing programs, or create a new program. The CAM, Draw features can be accessed here where a program can be run in simulation mode. If a program was accidentally deleted, it can be recovered using the Recycle Bin. See "Accessing Program Management" on page 88 for a complete description.

Sub modes for Program Run provide access to such actions as auto run a program without pausing, or single step through a program, and provide a drawing display of the machining taking place. It is also possible to use all Program Management features while the machine is running. See chapter "9.1 Running a program" on page 264 for a complete description.

When a sub mode key is activated, it is not possible to change to another main mode.

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