Roland MDX-40A - Starting Cutting; About Origin Point; Setting Origin Point

Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting
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Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting
4-3 Starting Cutting
About Origin Point
Before starting the cutting, you must set the origin point. When performing cutting with this machine,
you need to set three origin points: the X, Y, and Z origins. Determine the X origin point and Y origin
point based on the cutting data and workpiece location. You normally align the Z origin point with
the surface of the workpiece. In any case, perform the settings to match the size of the workpiece and
the length of the cutter.
Also, depending on the application software to be used, the location where the origin has to be set
diers. Set the origin based on the specication of the application software to be used.
Setting Origin Point
1. Setting the Z origin.

Move the tool to a location above
the workpiece.
Next, perform a small amount of cutting
into the workpiece. Move to a loca-
tion where cutting will not cause any
problems.
 P. 48, "Moving the Tool"
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Close the front cover, then start the spindle rotation.
 P. 52, "Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation"

Lower the end mill to a location
where the workpiece is cut by a
slight amount.
 P. 48, "Moving the Tool"