Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

ACU-RITE 3500i

Number by which the tool is called in the 
program (e.g. tool 2 = T2).

Compensation value for the tool diameter. 

Compensation value for tool length.

Tool diameter wear value.

Tool length wear value.

Tool type:  A pop-up dialogue appears where 
you can select the type of tool being used.

Option to make a comment, or notation 
regarding the tool that does not affect the 
program.

Maximum tool life in minutes. This function 
can vary depending on the individual machine 
tool. Your machine manual provides more 
information.

Maximum tool life in minutes during Tool 
Call: If the current tool age exceeds this 
value, the CNC changes the tool during the 
next Tool Call (see also Cur_time).

Current age of the tool in minutes: The CNC 
automatically counts the current tool life 
(CUR_TIME). A starting value can be entered 
for used tools.

Permissible deviation from tool length L for 
wear detection. If the entered value is 
exceeded, the CNC locks the tool (status L). 
Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm.

Permissible deviation from tool diameter for 
wear detection. If the entered value is 
exceeded, the CNC locks the tool (status L). 
Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm.

Maximum length of tool to be used for 
roughing cycle. Default 0.

Angle of plunge cut.