Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

ACU-RITE 3500i

Use to mill irregular pockets.

Facing cycles simplify the programming required to face the 
surface of a part.

The Circular Profile Cycle cleans up the inside or outside profile of 
an existing circle.

The Rectangular Profile Cycle cleans up the inside or outside 
profile of a rectangle.

Start of Mill Cycle.

The mill cycle is terminated with the end mill block; at which 
point, it rapids up to the Start Height and rapids to the X and Y 
location specified. If X and Y are not specified the tool remains in 
the current position.

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.

Use the plunge rectangular pocket cycle for carbide tooling, 
where a multiple-axis ramp-in move is not possible. The Z-axis 
plunges (single-axis) to the programmed depth. 

Use the automatic hole pattern canned cycle to program partial or 
full pattern hole grids. Also used for a corner pattern when holes 
are required only on four corners.

Use the thread mill cycle for cutting inside or outside threads. It 
cuts either Inch or MM, left or right hand, and Z movement up or 
down. A single tooth, or multi-toothed tool may be used.

Use the engrave cycle to engrave part numbers, legends, or any 
alpha/numeric inscription. The usual type of cutter is a sharp point 
or center-drill type tool.

Use the arc engrave cycle to engrave part numbers, legends, or 
any alpha/numeric inscription in an arc. The usual type of cutter is 
a sharp point or center-drill type tool.

Use the slot cycle to mill a slot.

Use the circular slot cycle to mill a slot along a circular path.

Use to set the feed rate.