Tormach PCNC 440 - 6.8.1.1 Adjusting DRO Values; 6.8.1.2 Resetting DRO Values; 6.8.1.3 Using Chip Load Information

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6.8.1.1 Adjusting DRO Values
Aer selecng the material and tool, you
can adjust the values in the calculated
DROs, like Feedrate or Stepover. Adjusng
the value in one of these DROs does not
change the value in the other machining-
related DROs.
Once you adjust the value in the DRO, the
background switches from green back to
white (see Figure 6.24). This helps you
idenfy which DROs have suggested values
(those with a green background), and
which DROs have values you've supplied
(white background).
6.8.1.2 Resetting DRO Values
The suggested feeds and speeds are no
longer valid if:
• You select dierent material or sub-
type values, or if you type a new
value in to the Tool DRO.
The suggested feeds and speeds are
made by taking into account all of
these values. Changing any value
requires you to refresh.
• You select a dierent Conversaonal
tab.
The suggested feeds and speeds are made by taking into account the current, specic
conversaonal operaon — like Face, or Pocket. Changing your conversaonal operaon
requires you to refresh.
When the feeds and speeds are no longer valid, the Refresh buon turns green, and the machining-
related DRO backgrounds switch from green to white (see Figure 6.25).
6.8.1.3 Using Chip Load Information
On the Conversaonal tab, in the Conversaonal DROs group, there are ps that are displayed
based on the calculaons that PathPilot is performing (see Figure 6.26):
• Chip load informaon
Chip load — the amount of material removed per tooth — is based on the number of utes,
RPM, and feedrate.
Figure 6.24
Figure 6.25