Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

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7 Programming: Canned Cycles, sub-programs
7.
2 Canned Cy
cles
Plunge Circular Pocket Cycle
Use the plunge circular pocket cycle for carbide tooling, when a 
multiple-axis ramp-in move is not possible. The Z-axis plunges 
(single axis) to programmed depths. You must position the tool 
directly over the center of the pocket prior to the plunge circular 
pocket cycle block, or use the X Y words.
Activate the tool prior to programming so the cutter diameter is 
known.
Field
Code
Description
Diameter
D
Diameter of pocket in X and Y axes. 
(Required)
StartHgt
H
Z absolute starting height (0.1” or 2 mm 
above surface). Executed in rapid. 
(Required)
ZDepth
Z
Absolute depth of pocket. (Required)
StepOver
A
The distance the tool steps over (width of 
cut) in the X and Y axes as it mills out the 
pocket. Defaults to tool radius, which is the 
max.
XCenter
X
X coordinate of the pocket center point. 
Defaults to current position.
YCenter
Y
Y coordinate of the pocket center point. 
Defaults to current position.
DepthCut
B
The depth of each cut per pass. Defaults to 
tool diameter. Max is the full ZDepth in 
parameter Z, less bottom finish stock. A 
negative value will cause the finish pass to 
finish the side walls in steps down.
FinStock
S
Amount of stock left by the roughing 
passes for a finish pass. This amount 
applies to the sides and bottom unless R 
(SideStock) is defined; then, S (FinStock) 
only applies to the bottom. Default is no 
stock left.
SideStock
R
Amount of stock left by the roughing 
passes for a finish pass. This amount 
applies to the sides and bottom unless R 
(SideStock) is defined; then, S (FinStock) 
only applies to the bottom. Default is no 
stock left.