Gerber Sabre User Manual

Getting Started 31
5
Press A to select Manual Table Init. The Z Init Table menu displays.
Z INIT TABLE
A: Initialize
6
Verify that the tool is still touching the gage and press A to complete manual Z axis
initialization. The display reads:
TABLE INIT
A: Z Init Table
C: Adjust Depth
7
Press SHIFT + EXIT, or EXIT repeatedly to return to the Status menu.
Establishing material surface reference
You should establish a material surface reference with a Material Z Init when you plan to cut
into, but not through the work piece. Initializing to the table with a Table Z Init and establishing
a surface reference with a Material Z Init, determines the actual material thickness. The surface
reference data, along with the actual thickness allow the Sabre to plunge into the material to the
exact depth specified in Art Path, because the exact location of the material surface is known.
The Sabre prompts you to verify nominal thickness and to set actual thickness, which
establishes the material surface reference once a job is received from Art Path. Even if the job
contains multiple tool paths that use different tools, you are only required to establish the
surface reference once for each job. All non-through cutting tool paths use the same material
surface reference.
CAUTION: Always use the initialization gage when initializing the Z axis. The
gage is machined to a precise thickness, which is automatically compensated for by
the Sabre firmware. Using any other piece of plastic will not provide the correct Z
initialization results.
To establish a surface reference with material initialization
1
Move the spindle motor to the area that the job will be routed.
2
Place the initialization gage on top of the material under the tool.
Initialization gage
3
Press the Z axis down arrow to lower the tool until it just scratches the surface of the
gage. You should be able to feel a slight scratch as you slide the gage under the tool.
CAUTION: Lower the tool carefully. You can damage the tool by driving it into the
gage.
4
Press the MATL Z INT function key. The display reads:
Z INIT MATERIAL
A: Initialize

Gerber Sabre Specifications

General

Brand	Gerber
Model	Sabre
Category	Printer
Language	English