Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

10 CAM: Programming

Tool paths are created from shapes that have been defined.

To create a tool path in CAM Mode:

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Select the Tool Path button from the main Toolbar.

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Select the button for the tool path that is to be created from the Side 
Toolbar. A tool path dialogue will open.

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Fill in all parameters that apply. Required parameters have default 
entries.

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Select the Use button to complete the tool path creation or the 
Cancel

 button to exit without saving the tool path.

If possible, the results of the tool path are shown on the graphic 
screen in tool path view. A prompt appears asking to "Save the new 
tool path command". If the tool path view was shown, the display 
returns to the 2D geometry view after the tool path is done.

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Select YES to save the new tool path.

Touch the Use button to finalize creating a tool path.  The tool path is 
automatically verified, and a 3D tool path view is shown.

If there is a problem with the tool path, a pop-up will appear notifying 
you that a Tool path error has occurred. The specific error will appear 
in the Messages, and Prompts bar.

Three options are available:

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 - Saves the tool path as defined.

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 - Returns to tool path dialogue to edit parameters.

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 - Cancels tool path.