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Controls of the 3500i
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Controls of the 3500i
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Model, Software and Features
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Table of Contents
Controls of the 3500i
Manual Information
Introduction
1.1 The 3500i
Machining Fundamentals
2.1 Fundamentals of Positioning
2.2 Manual Machine Positioning
Manual Data Input
3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)
Tool Management
4.1 Tool Table
4.2 Tool Data
Program Management
5.1 Program Management Introduction
5.2 Program Manager Functions
5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run
Conversational Editing
Programming: Canned Cycles, sub-programs
7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles
7.2 Canned Cycles
7.3 Probing Cycles
7.4 Sub-programs
Drawing Programs
8.1 Draw
Running a Program on the Machine
9.1 Running a program
CAM: Programming
10.1 CAM Programming
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G-Code Edit, Help, & Advanced Features
11.1 G-Code Program Editing
11.2 G-Code and M-Code Definitions
11.3 Edit Help
11.4 Advanced Programming
11.5 Four Axis Programming
Software Update
12.1 Updating System Software
Off-Line Software
13.1 3500i Off-Line Software
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1.1 The 3500i
ACU-RITE conversational, and G-code formats
Powering Up the CNC Machine
E-Stop, Servo Reset, and CNC Shutdown
Writing Programs
1.2 Visual Display Unit
Operating Panel with Touch Screen display
Screen Navigation
Menus, Dialogues, and Forms
General Operating Guidelines
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Context Sensitive Help
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Console Key Pad
Display navigation
Manual Data Input
Program Management Screen
Program Run
1.4 Accessories:
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Touch probes
1.4 Accessories:
HR electronic hand wheels
Electronic Edge Finder
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2.1 Fundamentals of Positioning
Position encoders and reference marks
Reference system
Reference system on milling machines
Designation of the axes on milling machines
Polar coordinates
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Absolute and incremental work piece positions
Setting the datum
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2.2 Manual Machine Positioning
2.2 Manual Machine Positioning
Jog Mode Moves
2.2 Manual Machine Positioning
Overriding the Spindle RPM
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3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)
Overview
Manual Data Input Screen
Manual Data Input Mode Settings
Manual Data Input Menu Bar
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Manual Data Input Operations
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Manual Data Input Cycles
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Block History
G-code MDI
MDI Touch Screen Feature Dialogues
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MDI Teach
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4.1 Tool Table
Tool Table / Tool Management
Tool Compensation Required Data
Tool numbers / Tool names
Locating the Tool Table
Editing the tool table
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Tool Table Structure
Feeds & Speeds Table
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Simulation Tool and Offset Tables
4.2 Tool Data
T-Codes, and Tool Activation
Activating Offsets via the Program
Tool-Length Offsets
Diameter Offset in Tool Table
Tool Radius Compensation
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Tool Compensation Path
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General Precautions
Fixture Offsets - Tool menu
Tool Life Management
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5.1 Program Management Introduction
Accessing Program Management
Program Screen Description
Program Manager Menu Bar
Utility Function Buttons
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5.2 Program Manager Functions
Folder Filter
Advanced Folder Filter
Utility Button Functions
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Sorting Folder Contents
Program Properties
Recycle Bin
USB Access
5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run
5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run
Creating a New Part Program
Editing an Existing Part Program
5.3 Creating, Editing, & Selecting to Run
Selecting a Program To Run
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6.1 Conversational Programming
Getting Started
Program Edit Screen
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Conversational Data Input Cycles
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Program Editing
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Program Text Editing
Program Edit Preview
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7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles
Round/Chamfer
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Dwell:
Plane Selection
Reference Point Return:
Fixture Offset (Work Coordinate System Select):
Unit (Inch/MM)
Dimension (Abs/Inc)
Absolute Zero Set
Block Form
Temporary Path Tolerance
System Data
FeedRate
FeedRate (4th-Axis)
Spindle RPM
Tool Definition and Activation
Repeat Blocks
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Canned Cycles
Drilling Cycles
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Milling Cycles
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Pocket Cycles
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Engraving Cycles
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7.3 Probing Cycles
Tool, and Spindle Probe cycles
Tool Probe Cycles
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Spindle Probe
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7.4 Sub-programs
Sub-program information:
Defining a sub-program
Ending a sub-program
Calling a sub-program
Looping a sub-program
Rotate, Mirror, and/or Scale a sub-program
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8.1 Draw
Viewing Programs
Starting Draw
View Options Menu
Adjust View Menu
Adjust Block Form
Zoom
Rotate Drawing View
Pan Drawing View
Line View Adjustments
Draw Options
Sim Tools
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9.1 Running a program
Modes of Programmed Operation
Auto mode
Clearing a Messages
Single Step
Block Search
Using Draw with running programs
Program Status Area
Parts Counter
Program Run Timers
Accessing the Tool Table
Axis Jog keys
In-Program Axis Jogging
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10.1 CAM Programming
CAM Mode
Recommended CAM Programming Sequence
CAM Mode Mouse Operations
CAM Mode Screen
Activating CAM Mode
Creating a New Program
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Tool Path Data Input
Quick Coordinate Entry
Job Setup: Basic tab
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Job Setup: Advanced tab
Comment Tab
Block Form: Basic tab
Comment Tab
Drilling Cycle:
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Drilling dialogue:
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Mill Cycle
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Pocket Cycle
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Pocket Finish Cycles
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Engraving Cycle
Program Directive
Modifying Toolbar
Viewing Tools
CAM Mode buttons
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CAM Setup
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Geometry
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DXF Import Feature
Modifying Tools
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Shapes
Tool Table
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Tool Paths
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CAM Example 1
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CAM Example 2
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11.1 G-Code Program Editing
Activating Edit Mode
Program Edit Screen
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Program Editing
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Program Text Editing
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Preview Features
Program / Display Relation
11.2 G-Code and M-Code Definitions
G-Code
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M-Code Definition
Typing in Address Words
Typing in M-Codes
11.3 Edit Help
Activating Edit Help
Help Graphic Screens
G - Functions
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11.4 Advanced Programming
SPEED
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Order of Execution
Programming Non-modal Exact Stop:
In-Position Mode (Exact Stop Check):
Contouring Mode (Cutting Mode) :
Setting Stroke Limit:
Return from Reference Point:
Move Reference from Machine Datum:
Modifiers
Block Separators
Tool Offset Modification
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Expressions and Functions
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System Variables
User Variables
Variable Programming (Parametric Programming)
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Probe Move (G31)
Conditional Statements
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Short Form Addressing
Logical and Comparative Terms
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File Inclusion
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11.5 Four Axis Programming
Axis Type
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12.1 Updating System Software
12.1 Updating System Software
Software Update
Procedure for updating the software
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13.1 3500i Off-Line Software
13.1 3500i Off-Line Software
Off-Line Simulator
System Requirements
13.1 3500i Off-Line Software
Installation
Operation
Updating
