Acu-Rite CNC 3500i Manual Do Utilizador
ACU-RITE 3500i
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Tool numbers / Tool names
Each tool is identified by a number between 0 and 100. The tool name
is its tool number. The machine builder determines the number of
tools available.
is its tool number. The machine builder determines the number of
tools available.
The tool number 0 is automatically defined as the zero tool (empty
spindle) with the length L=0 and the diameter D=0.
spindle) with the length L=0 and the diameter D=0.
Sign for the length difference
Δ
L
If the tool is longer than the T1 tool:
Δ
L > 0 (+).
If the tool is shorter than the T1 tool:
Δ
L < 0 (–).
The tool length offset may be entered as a known value, or the 3500i
may determine the offset automatically. To have the 3500i determine
a tools length offset involves touching the tip of each tool to the part’s
Z0 surface, and touching the Teach button. This provides information
to the 3500i to determine the tool length offset for each tool. For more
detailed information, see "Tool-Length Offsets" on page 73.
may determine the offset automatically. To have the 3500i determine
a tools length offset involves touching the tip of each tool to the part’s
Z0 surface, and touching the Teach button. This provides information
to the 3500i to determine the tool length offset for each tool. For more
detailed information, see "Tool-Length Offsets" on page 73.
Tool Diameter “D”.
Enter the tool diameter ”D” directly.
Locating the Tool Table
The Tool Table is accessed from the Manual Data Input screen.
To activate the tool table, touch the Manual Data
Input
button (also referred to as a tab key).
In the bottom menu bar, touch the Tool button to
open the tool table.