Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

7 Programming: Canned Cycles, sub-programs

Tool#

T

Tool number. (Required)
With only the T cycle parameter present, 
the canned cycle does not step over half 
the tool's diameter but comes straight 
down measuring the tool length and storing 
it in the tool register. 

EstDiam

D

This is the rough diameter of the tool. This 
should be within 0.04" (1.0 mm). (Optional)
If the D cycle parameter is present, the tool 
steps over half of its diameter, the spindle 
turns on in reverse and then the canned 
cycle measures the tool's length.
A negative D value is for a left-handed tool 
and causes the spindle to come on forward 
instead of reverse.
For on center length measurement, do not 
give a D cycle parameter.

MeasType

Q

This option specifies to measure length, 
diameter, or both and the appropriate tool 
registers are updated. (Optional)
[Default: Q1]
Q0  Measure the diameter only
Q1  Measure the length only
Q2  Measure both length and diameter
If Q is not set, the cycle measures the tool 
length only.
If Q0 or Q2 are programmed, you must also 
have a D cycle parameter or the control 
displays an error message.