Tool offsets
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Tool usage mode
You press [F2
+
] to access this mode, and use it once you have
set all the offsets.
To turn off Tool Usage Mode, press [F2
+
].
Changing to the Machine Datum while in this mode changes all
the offsets. This can be useful if the same set of tools is to be
used on parts of varying sizes.
Setting the tool offsets
1. Press [F2] to turn on the Tool Set Mode.
2. Press the right navigation key to select the Datum Tool
(Generally Tool No. 1).
The function display shows the tool number ‘01’.
3. Take a skim cut along the outside diameter of the part or
touch the tool to the surface of the part (if cylindrical).
4. Move the tool away from the part, taking care not to move
the X axis.
5. Measure the diameter of the part using a suitable gauge.
6. Press the Select Key next to the ‘X’ and enter the diameter
of the part as measured using the numbers on the keypad,
then press [ent].
7. Take a facing cut or touch the end of the part with the tool.
8. Move the tool away from the part, taking care not to move
the Z axis.
9. Press the Select Key next to the ‘z’ and press [ent] to zero
the axis.
You have now established the Tool Offsets Datum.
10. Press the right navigation key to move to the next tool.
11. Touch the tool to the surface of the part.
12. Move the tool away from the part, taking care not to move
the X axis.
13. Measure the diameter of the part using a suitable gauge.
14. Press the Select Key next to the ‘z’ and enter the diameter
of the part as measured, using the numbers on the key pad,
and then press [ent].
15. Touch the end of the part with the tool.
16. Move the tool away from the part, taking care not to move
the Z axis.
17. Press the Select Key next to the ‘z’ and press [ent] to zero
the axis.
18. Repeat steps 10 to 17 for each tool to be set.
19. Press [F2] to turn off the Tool Set Mode
.
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