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Machining

Fundamentals

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Keys on Console2
Manual Information5
- Message Symbols5
  - Fonts Used in this Manual6
- Model, Software and Features6
  - Intended Place of Operation6
- New Functions of Software7
- Changed Functions of Software8
MILLPWR Access Code11
MILLPWR G2 Access Code11
- Access Code11
- Access to Machine Parameter Operations11
- Table of Contents13
Millpwr G224
- ACU-RITE Conversational and G-Code Format24
- Powering up25
- E-STOP and Shutdown26
- Find Home28
- Disengage Z Axis Feature29
  - Disengaging the Z Axis Drive29
  - Re-Engaging the Z Axis Drive29
- Writing Programs30
  - Overview30
Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes Modes31
- Overview31
- Program Steps on 2 Axis Systems32
- Selecting 2 Axis Mode on 3 Axis Systems32
1.3 Console33
- Operating Console33
- Rear Panel33
- Screen Navigation34
  - DRO Mode Display34
  - PGM Mode Display34
- Dialogues and Drop down Menus35
  - Operator Prompts35
  - Cursor35
- General Operating Guidelines36
- Calculator40
  - Numeric Keypad40
- Context Sensitive Help41
  - Using Context Sensitive Help41
- Console Keypad42
1.4 Operating Mode Screens43
- Display Navigation43
- DRO Display Screen43
- Program Display Screen44
1.5 Accessories44
- Electronic Edge Finder44
2.1 Conventions46
- Axis Conventions46
2.2 Manual Machine Positioning49
- Move Table49
3.1 DRO Manual Data Input52
- Overview52
- DRO Screen53
- Status Bar Display54
- Move Table55
- Milling Function55
- Zeroing an Axis56
- Teach Position56
- Electronic Edge Finder57
- Skewing58
- Milling Function Keys59
- DRO Operations60
3.2 Calculator63
- Accessing the Calculator63
  - Using the Calculator to Insert Data63
- Trig Functions64
  - Trig Functions65
Tool Table67
- Overview68
- Tool Compensation Required Data68
- Tool Numbers / Tool Names69
- Locating the Tool Table69
- Tool Table70
  - Editing the Tool Table70
  - Editing an Existing Tool71
- Tool Table Structure71
  - Tool Table: Standard Tool Data71
4.2 Tool Data72
- Tool-Length Offsets72
  - Teaching Tool Length Offsets in the Tool Table72
- Diameter Offset in Tool Table73
- Tool Radius Offset74
5.1 Programming Introduction78
- Program Display Mode78
  - Display Area78
- Program Function Screen79
  - Folder View79
- Program Drawing View80
- Program Screen Display81
- Program Mode Soft Keys82
- Program Functions83
5.2 Program Mode Functions93
- Program Type Filter93
- USB Access93
5.3 Creating Programs Overview94
- New Part Program94
6.1 Conversational Programming96
- Programming Considerations96
- From" and "To" Points96
- Establishing a Datum105
- Machining Your Part114
- Potentiometer for Feedrate Override115
- Manually Positioning the Quill116
Folders117
- Folder Functions117
- G-Code Programs122
- G-Code and M-Code Definitions125
- Backing up a Program133
  - Copy and Paste Programs133
  - Program Errors134
Demonstration Program135
- Overview136
Milling and Drilling153
- Overview154
- Circular Milling Functions177
- Hole Patterns185
8.2 Additional Milling Functions190
- Step Functions Soft Key190
- Custom Pockets194
  - Custom Pocket194
  - Island195
- Advanced Custom Pocket Machining197
- Repeat, Rotate201
- Other Steps202
9.1 Geometry Calculator210
- Overview210
- Accessing the Geometry Calculator210
9.2 Geometry User Interface212
- Adding Geometry Features to Listing212
9.3 RPM Calculator221
- RPM Functions221
  - Using the RPM Calculator221
  - RPM Dialogue221
Setup223
- Overview224
- Job Setup225
- Tool Table229
- Message Log229
- Service Files230
Auxiliary Machine Interface (AMI)231
- Machine Functions Menu232
12.1 Updating System Software234
- Software Update234
- Procedure for Updating the Software234
13.1 MILLPWR Off-Line Software236
MILLPWR G2 Off-Line Software236
- Off-Line Simulator236
- System Requirements236
- Installation237
- Operation237
- On Screen Keypad238
- Keyboard Shortcuts238
- Updating240

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