ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 - Creating Program Steps

ACU-RITE MILLPWR
G2
137
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 dialogue.
 In the Set Tool dialogue enter 0.25 in the Size / Diameter field.
 Press ENTER twice or ARROW DOWN to highlight the Tool Type field.
 With the Tool Type field highlighted, press either the RIGHT ARROW
key, or press the Tool Types soft key to open the Tool Type drop
down menu.
 ARROW DOWN to highlight the Flat End Mill.
 Press the ENTER key to select the tool type.
 ARROW DOWN to highlight the Spindle field.
 Select Forward by pressing the Forward soft key
 ARROW DOWN to highlight the Speed field and enter 1300 using the
numeric keypad.
 ARROW DOWN to highlight the Tool Position field.
Enter -5.00 in the X To field.
Enter 0.00 in the Y To field.
Enter 1.00 in the Z To field.
 Press the USE key.
The programming of the part can now begin.
Refer to chapter 8 "Selecting a tool" on page 155 for more information
about Tool Position.
In most dialogues, there is a drop down menu and a soft
key available for choosing a selection. This program
example will refer to the use of the soft keys when
available.