Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

7 Programming: Canned Cycles, sub-programs

Rapid Move initiates rapid traverse. The machine builder sets the 
actual rapid rate in the Setup Utility. Use Rapid Move to position the 
tool prior to or after a cut. Do not use Rapid Move to cut a part.

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One to four axes can be included on a block with Rapid Move.

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X, Y, Z, and U reach the target simultaneously.

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Rapid Move is modal, and remains in effect until canceled or 
overridden.

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Rapid Move can be programmed in absolute or incremental, and 
follows the active mode.

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Conversational format:  Rapid

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G-code format: G0

Press the Other button to select the Rapid Move variant that best fits 
your needs.  Each variant is described next.  This figure visually depicts 
the Angle and Radius parameters used in some of these variants to 
specify the desired end point coordinate.

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Specify the desired end point coordinate using actual position 
designations, either in absolute or incremental.

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All parameters are optional.

Rapid is overridden by the Line Move, and uses the Feed 
Rate that has been provided.

X

X

Absolute position of, or incremental 
distance to, the desired X-Axis destination.

Y

Y

Absolute position of, or incremental 
distance to, the desired Y-Axis destination.

Z

Z

Absolute position of, or incremental 
distance to, the desired Z-Axis destination.

U

U

Absolute position of, or incremental 
distance to, the desired U-Axis destination.

ToolComp

T

Select the modal tool diameter 
compensation to activate or select Off to 
deactivate comp.