Acu-Rite Control System MILLPWRG2 User Manual

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Program errors
When an error is detected in a program, the step with the error is 
highlighted in the program listing with a red x symbol.  Edit the 
program step to correct the error.
Additional information about the error is added to the 
message log. 
See Message log .
Program edited
When a saved program is loaded, only the name and extension is 
displayed.
If the saved program is then edited, the program name will show an 
asterisk at the end of...

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Step Form Validation
Once a step has been programed in the program dialogue and the 
USE key has been pressed, if further data is required, that field will 
display a red x.
Once a step has been programed in the program dialogue and the 
USE key has been pressed, if the data in any field has been entered 
incorrectly, that field will display a yellow warning symbol.
Correct any errors or warnings before proceeding. 

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Running a Program
Skewing a part
With MILLPWR
G2, it may save time setting up a job by skewing the 
part. The Skew feature automatically compensates for the offset angle 
of the part by touching off one straight edge with an electronic edge 
finder or a mechanical indicator. 
To skew a part touch off on two or more points along one axis, either 
X or Y.  Touch off and use the teach position feature. 
A work piece that has a rough edge should have...

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Setting the skew angle with an electronic edge finder:
Press the Datum softkey to open the DATUM dialogue. Highlight the 
Angle field. 
Press the Probe soft key.
Touch off on two or more points along any single straight edge of your 
part. You’ll notice that the Angle and Points fields change as you enter 
points. 
Press the Finish soft key.
Press the USE soft key to accept all of the points and return to the 
DRO screen. Press CANCEL to return to the...

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Establishing a datum
Overview
Datum is the workpiece zero or absolute zero, and is a point of 
reference that the MILLPWR
G2 bases all of the parts coordinates 
from.
A datum must be established for every job. Datums location may be 
indicated on the print; or the operator may establish a datum that 
allows most of the parts dimensions be entered directly using the 
least amount of calculations. 
When establishing datum, it may be easiest to locate a...

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Steps to establish the datum
Where and how you establish the datum will vary from job to job. The 
following step, by step process is a common method of establishing a 
datum. Being familiar with the basics, the same principles will apply 
for other parts, making adjustments to the procedure as needed when 
setting the datum. 
From the DRO mode, press the Datum soft key.
In the datum number field, enter a number for the datum to be 
defined.  Since this...

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X axis datum
Lower the tip of the tool so that it falls below the top surface of the 
part. 
Move the table along the X axis, slowly spinning the tool by hand as 
you go. When the tool contacts the part, stop the table. 
Using the numerical keypad, enter the radius of the tool (the 
distance from the center of the tool to the edge of your part) into the 
X: field. Be sure to specify if it’s a negative value. 
Press the +/- key.
Enter the radius...

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Retract Z
Now either enter the Z axis retract position (the position that the quill 
should return to between steps) which is the location above the top 
surface of your part. 
Or press the CLEAR key to clear the value. If no value is set, the quill 
will retract to the upper travel limit between steps.
Or press the Teach Position soft key to use the current quill 
position as the retract location.  Be aware that the quill will retract to 
this location...

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Select the datum field that is to be set (X, Y or Z axes),  then press 
the Probe soft key.
The datum is set for the axis that was last used when the edge 
finder was triggered.  If moving the X axis when the edge finder is 
triggered, the X datum will be set and the X datum field will be set 
to 0.0000.
With the Probe soft key activated, select the type of probing to be 
performed by pressing the appropriate softkey: Edge, Centerline, or 
Circle...

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Setting the datum at the centerline
The position of the centerline is determined by probing two edges, 
either in the X or Y direction.
Press the Probe soft key.
Press the Centerline soft key.  The message Move to first edge 
appears in the message bar.
Move the edge finder until it makes contact with the work piece 
edge, and the message changes to Move to second edge.
Move the edge finder towards the second edge of the work piece 
until it makes...