3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)

The More button is used to enter additional (or optional) parameters regarding the machining of the pocket such as corner radius, side finish stock, etc.

These additional parameters are not typically required.

To exit from the More Menu, touch the More button again. The required parameters are displayed.

Rectangular Pocket Cycle data input View

Touch the View button to view the rectangular pocket data input graphically, and is useful for verification.

Touch the Exit button to return to the rectangular pocket dialogue.

The view option is available with all MDI forms.

Touch the Use button to run the operation, or Cancel to cancel the operation.

After touching the Use button, the 3500i will prompt you to touch the Start button to run the operation, or the Manual button to cancel. Draw can be activated while running to provide a graphical representation of the operation while machining.

A full description of Pocket Cycles, and programming applications are described in the chapter “Canned Cycles”. Pocket Cycles can be found on page 169.

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