Acu-Rite Control System MILLPWRG2 User Manual

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5.1 Programming Introduction
Run options soft keys
The Run Options soft key allows the program to be run and tested with 
various options for a program. These options allow the operator to test 
a program without actually cutting material. The Run Options must be 
set before you start to run the program.
Soft keyFunction
The Single Step soft key will move the machine one 
step at a time.
The Dry Run soft key will run the program’s tool path 
at the speed defined in Job Setup. No...

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5.1 Programming Introduction
Program saving
When you create programs with the MILLPWRG2, they can be saved 
within MILLPWRG2s User folder, on a USB device, or  a network 
location.
MILLPWR
G2 will retain a program in memory so it is not lost in the 
case of a power failure.
Programs can be organized in MILLPWR
G2, on a USB device, or a 
network location; or in personalized folders that the operator can 
create.
Saving a program
A new blank program can be saved prior to having any...

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5.2  Program Mode Functions
Program type filter
In PGM mode, press the Program Functions soft key to display the 
Folder View, and Program Type soft keys. Program type aids with 
locating programs by type, and reduces the number of programs that 
are displayed.
To select what type of programs to show, press the Program Type 
soft key, and select which program type(s) to display using the ARROW 
keys.
USB access
As soon as the USB memory device is...

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5.3 Creating Programs Overview
5.3  Creating Programs Overview
New part program
The following briefly describes how a new program is created. See 
Fundamentals for Creating a Program on page 99 for more complete 
information. 
Press the DRO/PGM key from DRO mode to enter PGM mode.
A new program can be created from an existing program, or create 
a completely new program.
To create a new program from an existing program:
Press the Program Functions soft key.
Select an existing...

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6.1  Conversational Programming
Programming considerations
“From” and “To” points
Lines and arcs are defined by their From point (the point where they 
begin) and To point (the point where they end).
Depth of cut
When programming the depth of cut, MILLPWR
G2 will prompt for the 
Begin and End locations for the Z axis. 
The location that is entered into the Z Begin field tells MILLPWR
G2 
where the quill is to begin cutting at the programmed feed rate. The...

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6.1 Conversational Programming
Tool offset
MILLPWRG2 will calculate the actual tool path when using left and 
right offsets. Program the dimensions of the part as identified by the 
part drawing.
Program a line, arc, frame, etc. using the “Tool Offset” field to tell 
MILLPWR
G2 which side of the line the tool is to be on. See Tool radius 
offset .
To determine which offset to use:  If the tool needs to be on the left 
side of the line, use a Left offset. If the tool needs to be on...

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Absolute vs. incremental dimensions
MILLPWRG2 allows both absolute and incremental dimensions to be 
entered. A dimension measured from the point you defined as datum 
is an absolute dimension. A dimension measured from any other point 
is an incremental dimension. See Absolute and incremental work 
piece positions .
The dimension moves of 8, then 8 again are incremental moves.
The dimension moves of 8, then 16 are absolute moves.
Continuous milling
When...

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Fundamentals for Creating a Program
In DRO mode press the DRO/PGM key to enter program mode.
Programs are created by developing a list of milling steps to be 
performed. As steps are added to the list, each will immediately be 
drawn on the screen so that it can be displayed graphically, showing 
the part machining in progress.
Entering milling steps
Before any programming steps are entered, a tool must first be 
selected and entered. See Editing the...

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Adding/inserting milling steps
A new program step number automatically appears following the 
last step entered, and the new step is highlighted.
If the cursor was moved for any reason, use the ARROW keys to 
highlight the new step, then select the milling function to be added.
To insert a step between two existing steps, position the cursor to 
the step below where the new step is to be placed.
Press the desired milling function key, and it will be...