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Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Off-Line Software

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CNC Page Page Controls ControlsNavigation keys KeyFunction Axis Jog keys KeyFunctionArrows Keyboard InstallationKeyboard Equivalent Key Strokes Function Alt + cManual Information Message symbolsViii Model, Software and FeaturesCNC model NC software number Intended place of operation689 New Functions of SoftwareChanged Functions of Software Contents Xii Table of Contents Xiv Machining FundamentalsManual Data Input Xvi Tool DataXvii Program ManagementXviii Programming Canned Cycles, sub-programs3500i Probing CyclesDrawing Programs Running a Program on the Machine Xxii Xxiii Xxiv Code Edit, Help, & Advanced FeaturesXxv Advanced ProgrammingXxvi 11.5 Four Axis ProgrammingIntroduction Introduction ACU-RITE conversational, and G-code formatsPowering Up the CNC Machine Emergency Stop E-STOP Stop, Servo Reset, and CNC ShutdownActivating/Resetting the Servos Reset the servos as followsWriting Programs Operating Panel with Touch Screen display Visual Display UnitScreen Navigation Operator Prompts Menus, Dialogues, and FormsCursor Main Operating Modes General Operating GuidelinesSub Modes Visual Display UnitUpper Menu and Status Information Bar Machine function buttons Keyboard Additional Buttons UnitSpecial Characters Programming Sliders Drag Bar Numeric touch padAdvanced Function buttons CalculatorContext Sensitive Help Using Context Sensitive HelpButton Function Console Key Pad Display navigation Operating Mode Screens Main Operating Mode ScreensManual Data Input Program Management Screen Mode ScreensDraw View Program RunTouch probes AccessoriesTS 220, TS 640 and TS 440 touch trigger probes Electronic Edge Finder HR electronic hand wheelsTT 140 tool touch probe for tool measurement Machining Fundamentals Position encoders and reference marks Fundamentals of PositioningReference system on milling machines Reference systemPolar coordinates Designation of the axes on milling machinesTool axis Principal axis Minor axis Setting the pole and the angle reference axis Angle Measurements Absolute work piece positions Absolute and incremental work piece positionsIncremental work piece positions Fixture Offsets Setting the datumFundamentals of Positioning Manual Machine Positioning Jog Mode MovesOverriding the Spindle RPM Adjusting the FeedrateManual Machine Positioning Manual Data Input Overview Manual Data Input MDIManual Data Input Screen Modes set from the Manual Data Input screen Manual Data Input Mode SettingsManual Data Input Menu Bar MDI Menu Page two Mill Arc manual data input Manual Data Input OperationsMill Arc manual data input View  Drill Cycles Manual Data Input CyclesPocket Cycle Example Rectangular Pocket Cycle data input View Block History Code MDI Zero Axes MDI Touch Screen Feature DialoguesProgram Preset Move to Target Location Tool Offset Basic Modals Feed and Speed Manual Data Input MDI MDI Teach Button Function Tool Management Tool Table / Tool Management Tool TableTool Compensation Required Data Locating the Tool Table Tool numbers / Tool namesSign for the length difference ΔL Tool Table Menu Bar Editing the tool tableSecond Menu Bar Clearing the current tool table Clearing an entire line of tool dataFind Finding a tool using textTeach, and Teach Program Clear FeatureTool Table Structure Feeds & Speeds Overview Feeds & Speeds TableFeeds & Speeds Table Structure Number Column Description Tool NumberTool Diameter Tool LengthUsing the Feeds & Speeds Table Simulation Tool and Offset Tables T1 Format Description Tool DataCodes, and Tool Activation Activating Offsets via the ProgramEntering Tool Length Offsets in the Tool Table Tool-Length OffsetsDiameter Offset in Tool Table Contouring without radius compensation Tool Radius CompensationContouring with radius compensation Radius compensation Machining corners Line Tangent Entry Move Ramping into a Compensation MoveLine Perpendicular Entry Move Line Arc Tangent Entry Move Arc Tangent Entry MoveSpecial Code Temporary Change of Tool Diameter Path of Tool During Tool Compensation Tool Compensation PathCompensation Around Acute Angles Intersecting PointsGeneral Precautions Tool Life Management Fixture Offsets Tool menuActivate Tool Life Management Lock, or Unlock a Tool Replacement Tool RTTool Data Program Management Program Management Introduction Accessing Program ManagementProgram Screen Description Program Manager Menu Bar Utility Function Buttons Display window arrangement Folder Filter Program Manager FunctionsAdvanced Folder Filter Preview button Utility Button FunctionsPaste Program button Program Properties Sorting Folder ContentsRecycle Bin USB AccessCreating a New Part Program Creating, Editing, & Selecting to RunEditing an Existing Part Program Program selection Selecting a Program To RunConversational Editing From Draw Conversational ProgrammingGetting Started Direct101 Program Edit ScreenProgram Edit buttons Milling Button Conversational Data Input Cycles103 Milling Feature Buttons 105 More Milling ButtonDrill Features Button 107 Pocket Cycles Button RMS Other Cycles Button109 Program EditingMark a program block Unmark a block, or blocksInserting a program block Deleting a program block111 Canceling edits to a program blockCopy/Paste Blocks in a program Moving Blocks in a programEditing an existing block Restore edits to a program blockFind Specific Text or Code in a program Program Text Editing113 Preview Side Bar Menu Program Edit Preview115 Preview Features MenuProgram / Display Relation Programming Canned Cycles, sub-programs Line-to-Line Corner Rounding Explaining Basic CyclesRound/Chamfer Corner Rounding119 Line-to-Arc Corner RoundingArc-to-Arc Corner Rounding ChamferingField Code Description RapidRapid Move Rapid Move EndPointRapid Move Angle Rapid Move Angle and Radius121 Rapid Move Radius Rapid Move Angle and Y123 LineRapid Move Radius and Y Line MoveLine Move EndPoint Line Move Angle Line Move Angle and Radius125 Line Move Radius Line Move Angle and Y127 Line Move Radius and YArc Move Arc129 Arc Move Radius and EndPointArc Move Center and EndPoint 131 Arc Move Center and AngleUsing Arc Center and EndPoint to create a circle 133 DwellPlane Selection 135 Reference Point ReturnFixture Offset Work Coordinate System Select Unit Inch/MM Dimension Abs/Inc137 Absolute Zero Set 139 Block FormTemporary Path Tolerance 141 System DataFeedRate 4th-Axis FeedRateFunctions Spindle RPM143 Tool Definition and Activation Block Description Repeat Blocks145 0000 Canned Cycles Canned Cycles147 Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Drilling CyclesBasic Drill Cycle Peck Drill Cycle Counterbore Drill Cycle149 Tapping Cycle Boring Unidirectional Cycle Boring Bidirectional Cycle151 Chip Break Cycle 153 Flat Bottom Boring CycleDrill Bolt Hole Cycle 155 Drill Pattern CycleMill Cycle Milling Cycles157 EndMill Cycle 159 Face Mill Cycle160 161 Hole Mill CycleThread Mill Cycle 163 164 165 Circular Profile Cycle166 167 Rectangular Profile Cycle168 Pocket Cycle Overview Pocket Cycles169 Draft Angle Pocket Cycle 171 Rectangular Pocket Cycle 173 Circular Pocket Cycle 175 Plunge Rectangular Pocket Cycle 177 Plunge Circular Pocket Cycle 179 Frame Pocket Cycle 181 Ring Pocket Cycle 183 Slot Cycle 185 Circular Slot Cycle 187 Irregular Pocket Cycle 189 Islands 191 Bottom FinishSide Finish Programming the Engrave Cycle Engraving Cycles193 194 195 Programming the Arc Engrave Cycle’clock position. Optional Tool, and Spindle Probe cycles Probing Cycles197 Tool Probe Cycles 199 Tool Probe Calibration Cycle200 201 Tool Length and Diameter Offset Preset202 203 To use the automatic tool preset 205 206 207 Manual Tool-Length Offset Preset 209 210 211 Manual Tool Diameter Measure for Special Tools212 213 Tool Breakage, Length and Diameter Wear Detection 215 216 217 Spindle Probe SettingsSpindle Probe Spindle Probe CyclesSpindle Probe Calibration Cycle 219 Edge Finding 221 Outside Corner Finding222 223 Inside Corner Finding224 225 Inside/Outside Boss/Hole Finding226 227 Inside/Outside Web Finding228 229 Protected Probe PositioningSkew Compensation 231 232 233 Using the Z Work Offset Update FeatureEnding the Main Program Sub-programsSub-program information Overview235 Defining a sub-programEnding a sub-program Calling a sub-programLooping a sub-program 237 Rotate, Mirror, and/or Scale a sub-program238 Pocket/Island example Pocket and Islands example239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 Drawing Programs Viewing Programs Draw255 Starting DrawView Options Menu 257 Adjust View MenuZoom Adjust Block FormPan Drawing View Rotate Drawing View259 Line View Adjustments 261 Draw OptionsSim Tools Running a Program on the Machine Running a program Auto modeModes of Programmed Operation 265 Clearing a MessagesStarting a program Pause, or Stop a running programSingle Step Select a Starting Block Block Search267 Using Draw with running programs 269 ProgramProgram Status Area RunningParts Counter Accessing the Tool Table Program Run Timers271 Key Name Function Axis Jog keys273 In-Program Axis Jogging274 Running a Program on the Machine CAM Programming CAM Programming CAM ModeRecommended CAM Programming Sequence Geometry and Shapes CAM Mode Mouse OperationsGraphics Area 2D View Refer to Viewing Tools Graphics Area 3D Tool Path Views Refer to Viewing ToolsActivating CAM Mode CAM Mode Screen279 Creating a New Program CAM Mode buttonsGeometry Toolbar buttons Button Function Point Editing Point Tool buttons281 Line Tool buttons 283 Editing a LineCircle Editing Circle Tool buttons285 Shape Tool buttonsTool Path Buttons 287 Tool Path Data InputQuick Coordinate Entry Job Setup Basic tab Coolant Tool ActionSpindle Direction Job Setup Advanced tab Comment Tab Block Form Basic tab Drilling Cycle 295 Drill Cycle Boring UnidirectionalDrill Cycle Chip Break Drill Cycle Flat Bottom BoringBasic tab Drilling dialogueBolt Hole tab Setup tab297 Comment tab Pattern tab299 Mill Cycle Tool Enter the tool number to use for the cycle 301 Pocket Cycle302 CAM Programming 303 Pocket Finish CyclesBottom tab Side tabAdding a Machining Side 305 Engraving CycleAdding a Program Directive Program DirectiveModifying Tools Buttons Button Function Modifying Toolbar307 Viewing Tool Buttons Button Function Viewing ToolsCAM Tool Buttons Button Function CAM Mode buttons309 Layers button 311 CAM SetupSelection tab Output tabTool Table tab Display tab313 View ButtonsDefining Geometry Geometry315 Completing the Geometry316 CAM Programming 317 Finalizing the geometryCreating the shape Importing a DXF File DXF Import FeatureDXF Entities Supported DXF Entities Not SupportedCorner Radius inserting Modifying ToolsChamfer inserting 321 Trimming GeometryDelete button Properties buttonCopying a Shape ShapesMoving a Shape 323 Tool TableChip Load Finish Tool Table ParametersNumber of Teeth Chip Load Rough325 Setting up the Tool TableImporting a Tool Table Exporting a Tool TableTool Paths Creating a Tool Path in CAM ModeTool Path Verification Use Existing Shape Tool Path Editing327 Arranging Tool Paths Sequence Editing a Tool PathDisabling, and Enabling Tool Paths Deleting Tool PathsFiles Created CAM Mode file types Program generated by CAM10.1 Smart ProgrammingExercise One CAM Example331 Connecting the Geometry 333 334 CAM Programming 335 Creating the tool paths336 CAM Programming 337 338 CAM Programming Create Circle Geometry Example Two339 340 CAM Programming 341 Create Line Geometry342 CAM Programming 343 Programming344 CAM Programming 345 346 CAM Programming 347 348 CAM Programming Code Edit, Help, & Advanced Features Code Program Editing Activating Edit Mode351 When editing a program, the following buttons are available 353 Edit Features menu354 355 Delete a Character 357 358 Overwriting Text Inserting Text359 360 361 Replace Specific Text, or Code in a programPreview Features 363 Edit Help PreviewCode Code and M-Code DefinitionsExact Stop Mode OFF. Modal Contouring Mode. De-activates Shifts the location of Absolute Zero to a preset location.Contouring Mode OFF. Modal Exact Stop Check. Activates In-Position ModeG80 367 End Mill CycleCode Definition Typing in M-Codes Typing in Address Words369 Activating Edit Help Edit Help371 Help Graphic Screens372 Multi -Segment Blocks Basic Modal Functions373 Drilling Cycles ArcsMilling and Profiles Pocket Cycles375 Spindle Probing Rotation, Scaling, and MirroringTool Radius Compensation Tool Probing377 Other G Functions 379 All M FunctionsBasic M Functions Cooling, Cleaning, and LubricationTool Change Spindle Functions381 Code Function Code Function Spindle Speed Commands spindle speeds SAdvanced Programming Miscellaneous M-Code383 Control M CodesOrder of Execution 385 In-Position Mode Exact Stop CheckContouring Mode Cutting Mode Programming Non-modal Exact StopReturn from Reference Point Setting Stroke LimitMove Reference from Machine Datum 387 ModifiersBlock Separators Modifier FunctionTemporary Format T1 D.5500 L-1.1000 Tool Offset ModificationBlock # Tool Modification Programming Example389 O1 * SUBPGM-1 Operators and Functions Expression Expressions and Functions391 Expression Function 393 Examples Ref. Example394 Variable Description System Variables395 User Variables 397 Variable Programming ParametricBlock Skip Example N11 #1000 = 1 *Note 0=OFF, 1=ONExample N11 #1002 = 1 *Note 0=OFF, 1=ON Select Block SkipParameters and Variable Registers Contents of Variables Print399 Setting and Direct Transfer Variables 401 Indirect TransferStoring Result of Computation 403 Variable Programming ExamplesSET Loop Number 1 IN. DP 405 #111 = 0 * SET Side CUT Increment to Format # Function User Macros G65, G66, G67407 Macro Body Structure 409 Setting and Passing ParametersO99 * WINDOW-MACRO-CALL G65 Macro Programming, Main411 G65 Macro Programming, Macro sub-programO101 * SLOTCALL.G G66/G67 Macro Programming413 SLOTMAC.G Program11.4 415 Macro Programming Hole Milling MacroX1.5 Y0 * Move to Hole Center G1 Z-.5 * Move Z to Depth 417 G64 * Contouring Mode IF#70 then * COUNTER-CLOCKWISE 419 Probe Move G31 421 Conditional StatementsIf Goto 423 Unconditional Loop RepeatShort Form Addressing Command AbbreviationLogical and Comparative Terms Statement Symbol True/false Table425 Inequality Operators Not 427 File InclusionTOOLCHNG.G 429 Rotary Four Axis ProgrammingAxis Type LinearProgramming Examples Rotary Axis Programming Conventions431 T1 *#3 Centerdrill 433 O1 * GrooveT1 * Special THD-TOOLS3500 Software Update Procedure for updating the software Software UpdateUpdating System Software Off-Line Software Off-Line Simulator 13.1 3500i Off-Line SoftwareSystem Requirements 439 InstallationOperation Updating440 441 Index442 MDI443 444 Page 770530-25 Ver 2014