ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 - Operating in 2 and 3 Axes Modes

ACU-RITE MILLPWR
G2
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1.2 Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes Modes
1.2 Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes
Modes
Overview
The MILLPWR
G2
is capable of running a 2 axes machine (manual Z) or
a 3 axes machine with the Z being switched to manual as needed. This
User's Manual covers 2 axes and 3 axes operation. This section
provides some general guidelines. In 2 axes mode, all Z moves must
be made manually.
When running a program, the system will pause and provide a prompt
whenever a Z move is required.
 The incremental DRO display will show the distance to the Z axis
target position.
 Press the ABS/INCR key to toggle between absolute and incremental
display modes.
 In incremental mode, a bar graph is displayed below each axis
position. A small blue indicator moves toward the center of the bar
as the incremental position approaches 0. When at 0, the blue
indicator will be centered.
 After moving the Z axis to the programmed position, press the GO
key to continue running the program.
 In 2 axis mode, the incremental DRO display may be set to 0 by
pressing the Zero Z soft key.
 Move Z to the surface of the part or a known reference position.
 Press the Zero Z soft key.
 Move Z to the desired position. The INCR display shows how far Z
has been moved from the reference position.
 Press the GO key to continue running the program.
Coupled axes in 2 axis mode
In 2 axis mode, moving the W axis while running a program will not
cause a program fault. W motion will affect the current step’s Z target
positions. The Z moves are determined at the beginning of each step.
The Z axis INC display will not account for any W motion, and will not
show the correct distance to subsequent Z target moves within the
current step.
For most pockets or paths, W motion only affects the Z retract move
at the end of the pocket or path. For custom pockets, contour steps,
and engrave steps, there may be multiple Z moves within the step that
are affected.
If the W axis is moved, use the DRO’S ABS display value to correctly
position the Z axis.
The INC display is corrected for any W motion at the start of the next
step. Position / Drill steps and hole pattern steps are correct for any
W motion.