Acu-Rite CNC 3500i Programming Non-modal Exact Stop, In-Position Mode Exact Stop Check, 385

Programming Non-modal Exact Stop:

With the In-Position Mode activated, the 3500i approaches target and performs an in-position check before it executes the next move. The CNC comes to a complete stop at the end of every block. This could cause witness marks to display on the work, but prevents the CNC from rounding off sharp corners.

Rapid moves are always performed in In-Position Mode.

G-Code format: G9

In-Position and Continuous Path Tolerances are defined in the Setup Utility. The In-Position Tolerance should be closer to target than the Continuous Path Tolerance.

In-Position Mode (Exact Stop Check):

While the In-Position Mode is active, the 3500i approaches target and performs an in-position check before the next move is executed. The CNC comes to a stop at the completion of each command. This could cause tool dwell marks to display on the work, but prevents the CNC from rounding off sharp corners.

G-Code format: G61

Contouring Mode (Cutting Mode) :

The Contouring Mode, also known as Continuous Path Mode or Cutting Mode, is active at power on. It is used for feed moves. With the Contouring Mode activated, the 3500i approaches target and comes within the Continuous Path Tolerance of the target position. No in-position check is made before the next move is executed. This enables the smooth contouring of a profile or surface.

G-Code format: G64

Rapid moves are always performed in In-Position Mode.

The machine builder defines the In-Position and

Continuous Path Tolerances in the Setup Utility.

11.4 Advanced Programming

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