ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes - Manual (Page 30)

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Skewing a Part
With MILLPWR , you can save time setting up a job by skewing your part. The skew function
automatically compensates for the offset angle of your part—so if your part is not perfectly
parallel with either the X- or Y-axis, you won’t have to spend time indicating it in.
To skew a part, simply “touch off” on two or more points along one axis (either X or Y).
You can use the electronic edge finder to skew your part or you can use a mechanical indi-
cator and teach position—either way, it’s fast and easy.
Note: Choose a line that you want to make parallel with the table’s X- or Y-axis—do not
enter coordinates along a curve, along two different lines or along a line that’s
positioned at a true 45 degree angle.
MILLPWR will calculate the skew angle based
upon a straight line between the points you’ve entered.
If you’re working with a part that has a rough edge, it’s best to enter multiple points along
the straightest edge so that
MILLPWR can more accurately calculate the skew angle.
Note: The skew feature does not work with G-code programs. Remove any skew angle
prior to running a G-code program.