32 1 Introduction
1.2 Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes Modes
Program steps on 2 axis systems
When prompted to set Z, the incremental display will show the
distance to the Z end depth.
After drilling to depth, raise the quill and press the GO key to continue
running the program.
For pocket steps, raise the quill and press GO when prompted.
Selecting 2 axis mode on 3 axis systems
To run a program in 2 axis mode, disengage the quill assembly
before pressing the GO key.
A prompt will appear indicating that the quill is disengaged.
If this is intentional, press GO and the program will run in 2 axis
mode.
To program a specific step to run in 2 axis mode:
Select Position for the Z operation type (drill steps).
For Pockets, clear the Z begin depth field.
When the step is run, the Z axis servo motor will be turned off to
allow manual movement.
If an additional pass is needed for a step, press STOP to end
the program and run the step again.
It may also be necessary to repeat a set of steps for each
pass in a program.
Not all of the step dialogue's Z axis fields shown in the
manual are available on 2 axis systems.
The Z prompts to raise the quill require a Z retract height.
Set Z retract in the Datum dialogue prior to running a
program.
Follow all manual Z motion prompts. See "Tool Table" on
page 68 for a complete description about using the Tool
Table.
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