ACU-RITE MILLPWR 2 Axes - Manual (Page 30)

PROGRAMMING
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual
PROGRAMMING
Programming Considerations
"From" and "To" Points
Lines and arcs are defined by their “From” point
(the point where they begin) and “To” point (the
point where they end).
Depth of Cut
Since the Z-axis is not controlled by a servo motor, make changes to the depth
of cut manually.
If the Z-axis depth is programmed, MILLPWR will preset the programmed value into the
DRO. When it's time, MILLPWR will display the DRO screen and ask you to position the
depth.
If you are not programming a depth, leave it set to 0.
Tool Offset
By using left and right offsets, dimensions can be pro-
grammed as identified on the print.
When a line, arc, frame, etc., is programmed, use the “Tool Offset” field to tell MILLPWR
which side of the part the tool should be cutting on.
To determine which offset to use, picture yourself standing behind the tool as it is moving.
If the tool is on the left side of the workpiece, use a "left" offset. If the tool is on the right
side of the workpiece, use a "right" offset.
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