Tormach 1100M - 7.3 Set Up G-Code Programs

7: PATHPILOT TOOLS AND FEATURES
7.3 SET UP G-CODE PROGRAMS
Before running a G-code program, you must first make sure
that the machine is properly set up for the specific G-code
program.
7.3.1 Use a Probe with PathPilot 151
7.3.2 Set Tool Length Offsets 153
7.3.3 Set Work Offsets 156
7.3.4 View Work Offsets 156
7.3.5 View Available G-Code Modes 157
7.3.1 Use a Probe with PathPilot
Use the Probe tab in the PathPilot interface to automate
functions with a probe.
Set Up the Probe
Before using the functions on the Probe tab, you must first do
the following:
1. Verify that tool number 99 (the probe tool) is in the
spindle.
2. Disable the spindle to prevent any accidental spindle
starts with the probe in the spindle.
3. Verify that the feed rate is appropriate for probing
moves.
Note: All probing moves occur at a feed rate
specified by the DROfields on the Probe Setup
tab.
4. Press the probe tip and make sure that, from the
PathPilot interface, on the Probe tab, the Accessory Input
light comes on.
This indicates that the probe polarity is correctly
specified.
If the Accessory Input light does not come on, you must
change the probe polarity setting. For information, see
"Specify Probing and Tool Measuring Options"
(page147).
Use a Probe to Find a Feature's Location
To find the location of a workpiece or vise in the current work
offset coordinates:
1. From the PathPilot interface, on the Probe tab, select the
X/Y/Z Probe tab.
2. Position the probe near the workpiece or vise.
3. One at a time, select Find X+, Find X-, Find Y+, Find Y-,
or Find Z-.
Figure 7-58: Probe tab.
The axis is probed, and the location of the probed
surface is displayed.
Use a Probe to Set Work Offset Zeroes
You can set the work offsets of a workpiece or vise jaw using a
probe.
Set the X and Y Work Offset Zero on the Corner of a
Feature
1. From the PathPilot interface, on the Probe tab, select the
X/Y/Z Probe tab.
2. Position the probe so that it is below the surface of the
feature and 1 in. away from the vice jaw corner in the X
and Y directions.
3. Select Find Corner, Set Work Origin.
Figure 7-59: Probe tab.
The axes are probed, and the location of the probed
surface is set as the current work offset's X/Y origin.
Note: Select Change Corner to change the
corner on which to probe.
Set the Work Offset Zeroes on a Feature
1. From the PathPilot interface, on the Probe tab, select the
X/Y/Z Probe tab.
2. Position the probe near the workpiece or vise.
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