Acu-Rite Control System MILLPWRG2 User Manual

DRO Mode and 
Calculator 

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3.1  DRO Manual Data Input
Overview
The MILLPWRG2 is in either DRO mode or PGM mode. DRO mode allows 
data input for short one step machining operations.  Manual operation, 
single step operation, and single commands can be entered. DRO mode 
also allows the running of programs; See DRO operations on page 
60.
The following describes the concepts, and formats used with the 
MILLPWR
G2 which are being introduced in this chapter.
DRO Screen
Status Bar...

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DRO screen
The DRO screen displays information per the current operation. The 
DRO mode allows the use of the milling function hard keys, or can be 
used as a DRO in manual machining operations. 
In addition to the information provided in Chapter 1 DRO mode 
display on page 34, the following table describes what is being 
viewed on the display in DRO mode. 
When the console is first turned on, the soft keys Shut Down, Find 
Home, and Cancel are displayed....

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Status Bar display
Status Bar 
DisplayDescription
Program 
StateThis field indicates the program state: Stop when 
program is not running, Run when program is 
running, or Pause when program is paused for 
operator.
Feed This field indicates the current feedrate of the table 
or quill.
Tool In DRO mode, this field indicates the current tool 
selection.  In PGM mode, this field indicates the 
programmed tool for the highlighted step.
Datum This field...

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Move table
The Move Table soft key when pressed will turn on the servo motors. 
Pressing it again will turn the servo motors off.
The desired feed rate can be set, or it can be left at 100% for rapid 
feed rate. See Adjusting the feedrate on page 50.
To move the table in increments, first select the soft key increment 
wanted (e.g. 0.001, or 0.01, or 0.1).
A 3 axes system allows the Z axis to be moved by selecting the soft 
keys Move Z Up, or Move Z Down.
A...

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Zeroing an axis
Pressing the Zero X, Zero Y, or Zero Z soft keys will zero the 
incremental position for those axes.
A datum must be set to establish the point from which all absolute 
dimensions are based.
Teach position
Whenever X, Y or Z coordinates are being entered, the Teach Position 
soft key will appear, enabling MILLPWRG2 to be in teach mode and to 
use the current coordinate(s). MILLPWRG2 will base each coordinate 
on the current absolute...

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Electronic edge finder
A HEIDENHAIN Electronic Edge Finder enables you to teach  
positions, find the center point of a circle, skew a part or locate datum 
(also referred to as workpiece zero) by simply touching off on the part. 
The advantage of an electronic edge finder is that it instantly senses 
when you’ve made contact with the point even when you over-travel.
MILLPWR
G2 lets you define the diameter and unit of measure for an 
electronic edge finder....

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Skewing
The skew function automatically compensates for the offset angle of 
the part when it is not perfectly parallel with either the X or Y axis. 
Press the DRO/PGM key to place the MILLPWRG2 in DRO mode. 
Press the ABS/INCR key to place the MILLPWRG2 in ABS mode.
Press the Datum soft key to open the Set Datum dialogue.
Enter the Datum Number in the DATUM NUMBER field.
Enter the Skew Angle in the SKEW ANGLE field.
Press the CANCEL key at any...

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Milling function keys
The following describes in general, the milling function keys.
Most milling functions can be used as one time machining operations.  
The BLEND key does not support single operation.
Hard KeyFunction
TOOL opens the SET TOOL dialogue where 
information regarding the tool can be entered.
RECT opens the popup menu above the Rectangle 
soft key. Choose the type of rectangle milling that is 
to be done by selecting it from the popup menu....

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DRO operations
The following explains a few of the machining operations that are 
available.  This example is providing an overview to the operator of the 
MILLPWR
G2 capabilities.  
The RECT, or CIRCLE keys as an example access popup menus to 
further refine the type of milling to be completed.  Selecting the type 
of milling operation required will open the dialogue for that  type of 
milling operation.
An operation is run by pressing the USE key....