Acu-Rite Control System MILLPWRG2 User Manual

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Other 
AddressesDescriptionComment
F † Set Feed RateThe feed rate uses the current program units in effect (ipm or mmpm).  
The setting applies to current and subsequent blocks.  The default is 
determined from MILLPWR
G2s configuration setup.
I †Arc center coordinate parallel 
to X axis
These are the arc center coordinates for G2 and G3 arcs. They are 
assumed to be programmed in incremental from the current tool 
position. J †Arc center coordinate parallel 
to Y axis...

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Additional G-code conventions for MILLPWRG2
The following lists some of the expectations and limitations of 
programs ran in MILLPWRG2.
Blocks may contain multiple commands and are executed with the 
following precedence:
Messages
Tool Change
Spindle Control
Coolant Control
Dwell
Motion
Stop
Operator comments should be enclosed in parentheses.
An operator comment with “MSG” appearing within the text is 
considered a message. The text following “MSG” (up to 60 
characters)...

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Backing up a program
To back up a program is similar to saving a program.  A backup 
program can be saved to another location (e.g. memory device, or on 
a network), or to the same program location.  If it is saved to the same 
program location, then it can be with the same name plus an indication 
in the name that it is a backup copy.  The MILLPWR
G2 Copy and Paste 
functions do this automatically, and is further explained below.
In the same manner, this can also apply...

1346 Programming
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Use the ARROW keys to highlight the program to be copied, then press 
the Select soft key.
A popup menu will open where either the highlighted program can 
be selected, or all programs in the folder can be selected. Highlight 
Select, or Select All, then press the ENTER key.
If the program that was selected is not the correct one, select the 
Clear feature, and press ENTER. The program is un selected, and 
another program can now be selected.
Press the Function soft key...

Demonstration 
Program 

1367 Demonstration Program
7.1 Demonstration Program
7.1  Demonstration Program
Overview
The following steps and key stroke sequences will guide you through 
creating a demonstration program based upon information from the 
part drawing shown. 
All dimensions are in inches. 
This will help introduce you to MILLPWR
G2 and familiarize you with 
how it operates.
Selecting datum
Although there is no clear zero point identified on this print, use the 
center of the bolt hole pattern as datum. There are...

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7.1 Demonstration Program
Begin programming
From the DRO mode, begin by pressing the DRO/PGM key to enter the 
PGM mode.
If a program is loaded, save the open program, it does not have to be 
cleared. This is example is done in Inch mode. Make sure Inch is 
selected.
Selecting a tool
The first step for this program is to choose the tool that will be used 
to begin the machining. For this step, a 1/4” diameter FLAT END MILL 
will be used.
Press the TOOL key to access the Set Tool...

1387 Demonstration Program
7.1 Demonstration Program
Programming a line
For this example, the part will begin at the upper left hand corner, and 
cut in a clockwise (CW) direction.
Press the LINE key. The cursor will default to the From X1 field in the 
Mill Line dialogue.
Using the numerical keypad, enter the following information:
In the From:  X1 field enter -3, and press the ARROW DOWN key.
In the From:  Y1 field enter 1.5, and press the ARROW DOWN key.
In the To: X2 field enter 0, and  ARROW...

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7.1 Demonstration Program
Programming an arc
Press the ARC key. The cursor defaults to the To: X1 field in the Mill 
Arc dialogue.
MILLPWR
G2 assumes that the program is continuing from the last 
step, so it automatically fills in the From: X1, and Y1 fields, the 
Z: fields, Tool fields, Feed: fields, and the Offset field.
Using the numerical keypad, enter the following information:
In the To: X2 field enter 0, and ARROW DOWN.
In the To: Y2 field enter -1.5, and ARROW DOWN.
In...

1407 Demonstration Program
7.1 Demonstration Program
Programming the connecting Line
Step 001 is now highlighted. ARROW DOWN to the last blank step 
number (004) to highlight that step.
The next step to program is the line that starts at the bottom of the arc.
Press the LINE key.
Again, MILLPWR
G2 assumes that the program is continuing from the 
last step. So it has automatically filled in the From: X1, and Y1 fields, 
the Z: fields, Tool fields, Feed: fields, and the Offset field.
Using the numerical...