Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual
ACU-RITE 3500i
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3.1 Manual D
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ta Input (MDI)
MDI Teach
The 3500i MDI also has a Teach mode which allows the operator to be
able to manually move the machine and record the positions to be
stored into a part program for running. The machine can be manually
moved by using the Jog buttons on the control. See "Jog Mode
Moves" on page 34.
able to manually move the machine and record the positions to be
stored into a part program for running. The machine can be manually
moved by using the Jog buttons on the control. See "Jog Mode
Moves" on page 34.
To enter MDI Teach use the Teach button on the second set of menu
bar buttons. This will bring up a dialogue where the operator can
select an existing program, or create a new part program to store the
positions.
bar buttons. This will bring up a dialogue where the operator can
select an existing program, or create a new part program to store the
positions.
From within the Teach Program file select dialogue. The operator has
the option to select a previous part program by navigating to the
particular part program to highlight it and touch Ok to accept, or touch
the New Program to allow the operator to create a new part program
to store the information. Once the new part program is created the Ok
button can be used to enter Teach mode with this new program.
the option to select a previous part program by navigating to the
particular part program to highlight it and touch Ok to accept, or touch
the New Program to allow the operator to create a new part program
to store the information. Once the new part program is created the Ok
button can be used to enter Teach mode with this new program.