Tormach 1500MX - Page 10

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Page 10 UM10811: 1500MX Operator's Manual (Version 0424A)
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7.2 Machine Settings and Accessories 133
7.2.1 Change the Network Name 134
7.2.2 Select the Spindle Type 134
7.2.3 Specify the Tool Change Method 134
About Automatic Tool Changes 134
About Manual Tool Changes 134
7.2.4 Enable Accessories 134
Specify Probing and Tool Measuring Options 134
Enable the USBM-Code I/OInterface Kit 135
7.2.5 Enable an Internet Connection 135
Connect to Dropbox 135
Enable Automatic Updates 137
7.3 Set Up G-Code Programs 137
7.3.1 Use a Probe with PathPilot 137
Set Up the Probe 137
Use a Probe to Find a Feature's Location 137
Use a Probe to Set Work Offset Zeroes 137
Set the X and Y Work Offset Zero on the Corner of a Feature 137
Set the Work Offset Zeroes on a Feature 138
Use a Probe to Find the Center of a Feature 138
Find the Center of a Pocket 138
Find the Center of a Slot 138
Find the Center of a Rectangular Boss 138
Find the Center of a Circular Boss 139
Find the Center Rotation of an A-Axis 139
7.3.2 Set Tool Length Offsets 139
About Tool Offsets 140
Touch Off the Tool Length Offsets 140
Set a Known Reference Height 140
Measure Tools Using a Known Reference Height 140
Use an ElectronicTool Setter (ETS) to Measure Tools 141
Use a Tool Height Setter to Measure Tools 142
Set a Known Reference Height 142
Verify the Calibration of the Tool Height Setter 142
Measure Tools Using a Known Reference Height 142
7.3.3 Set Work Offsets 143
About Work Offsets 143
7.3.4 View Work Offsets 144
7.3.5 View Available G-Code Modes 144
7.4 Run G-Code Programs 144
7.4.1 Bring the Machine Out of Reset 144
About Reset Mode 144
7.4.2 View the Active Axis to Jog 145
7.4.3 Jog the Machine 145
Jog in Continuous Velocity Mode 145
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