Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual
ACU-RITE 3500i
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Lock, or Unlock a Tool
In the Tool Table, select the tool to be locked, or unlocked.
Open the column field under “TL”.
Select No to unlock the tool, or Yes to lock the tool.
When a tool’s usage limits have been exceeded, the tool is locked. If
a replacement tool (“RT”) has not been specified, “Time1” or
“Time2” will cause the program to stop. An error message will
appear.
a replacement tool (“RT”) has not been specified, “Time1” or
“Time2” will cause the program to stop. An error message will
appear.
Replacement Tool (RT)
A replacement tool is used when the original tool is unable to mount
(typically due to Time1, or Time2 limitations. Having a replacement
tool available allows the program to continue running. The original tool
can then be replaced at a more convenient time.
(typically due to Time1, or Time2 limitations. Having a replacement
tool available allows the program to continue running. The original tool
can then be replaced at a more convenient time.
Open the column field under “RT” for the tool requiring a
replacement available, and specify that tools number.
replacement available, and specify that tools number.