M-Series Operator’s Manual 4/9/15
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Y Step Over: The distance to move between points on the Y-axis. A smaller value should be used for a fine
digitize along the Y-axis. A larger value should be used for a rough digitize along the Y-axis. This distance should
be a positive incremental value.
Z Maximum Depth: The maximum distance the Z-axis moves below the starting height. If the probe does not
contact the surface at the maximum depth, that data point will be recorded as being at the maximum depth, and
digitizing will proceed with the next point.
Z Step Up: The distance the Z-axis moves up after making contact, before the control attempts to move X or Y. A
small value should be used when digitizing parts with gentle slopes; a larger value should be used when digitizing
parts with many steep walls.
Axis to Move First: The axis (either X or Y) which moves all the way across the digitize area with each pass.
Digitize File Name: The base name of the output file in which the digitize data is stored. An extension of .dig will
automatically be appended to the name for replay as a CNC job.
Replay Feedrate: The feedrate to include with the G1 command on the first line of the data file. If the data file is
run as a CNC program, this is the feedrate at which the machine will retrace the digitized surface.
Multiple Patch: Indicates whether or not this digitizing is a continuation of an earlier digitizing. Choose NO if the
current digitizing is the first or only digitize run for the part to be digitized. Choose YES if the current digitizing is
not the first digitize run for the part. If Yes is selected, specify the name of a digitize file of a previous multiple
patch.
Replay Pattern: Indicates the replay movement pattern. If ZIG ZAG is selected, the replay pattern will alternate
between positive and negative directions on each successive pass. If ONE WAY is selected, the replay pattern will
maintain a constant "one-way" direction throughout the playback.
Probe Diameter: Indicates the probe tip diameter.
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