ACU-RITE MILLPWR 2 Axes - Manual (Page 127)

PROGRAM STEPS
MILLPWR ®
Contour
The "Contour" step enables you to approach and/or depart from the part on a straight
line or with an arc.
Conditions: 1) The contour step must immediately follow the “Contour” steps.
2) Contours can only be associated with Lines and Arcs.
By adding contours before and/or after a contin-
uous tool path, you will avoid starts and
stops striking against the workpiece edge.
With an arc approach/departure, the tool will
take a rounded turn as it nears or exits the
workpiece. (The curved dotted line on the left
of the graphic represents an arcing
approach to the workpiece.)
With a straight approach/departure, the tool
path is extended away from the
workpiece. (The dotted line on the right of the
graphic shows a straight contour at the end of
the cutting path.)
When you program a contour, you will be asked for the step range of the continuous tool
path, plus the approach and/or departure types and distances. You will also have the
option of programming a finish cut.
The step range can include one or multiple steps. If you are planning to add a contour to
an individual step, the first and last steps in the range should be the same.
Because the approach and departure fields are independent of each other, you may select
one or both for the step range you have chosen. Select "None" as the type for whichever
option you don't want.
Operation Manual 5-38
Approach
Departure