ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 - Editing an Existing Tool; Tool Table Structure; Tool Table: Standard Tool Data

ACU-RITE MILLPWR
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4.1 Tool Table
Editing an existing tool
To edit an existing tool is similar to adding a new tool using the same
dialogues.
 Highlight the desired field of the tool to be changed.
 Type in the new value, then press the ENTER key.
 When all changes have been made, press the Exit soft key.
When running G-code program’s tool block, or a MILLPWR
G2
conversational program’s tool step specified by tool number, the tool
data is provided from the tool table. As an example, running a G-code
T1 M6 block prompts the operator to load tool 1 into the spindle. The
tool length, diameter, type, and plunge angle are retrieved for tool #1
in the tool table, and used to adjust the tool path and Z axis position.
Tool table structure
Tool table: Standard tool data
Only add the tool diameter and length if it is repeatable
each time it is selected.
Abbr. Inputs
Tool Number by which the tool is called in the
program (e.g. tool 2 = T2).
Diameter Compensation value for the tool diameter D.
Length Compensation value for tool length L.
Type Tool type: A popup menu appears where you
can select the type of tool being used.
Plunge Angle Angle of plunge cut.