ACU-RITE 300S READOUTS - Manual (Page 46)

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I - 3 Milling Specific Oper
ations
Example: Probe workpiece edge and set edge as datum
8 Preparation: Set the active tool to the tool that will be used to set
the datum. An end mill is shown in this example, along with the Set
Datum screen.
„ Datum axis: X =0
„ Tool diameter D = 0.25”
8 Press DATUM.
8 Press the Down arrow key until the X axis field is highlighted.
8 Press PROBE soft key.
8 Press EDGE soft key.
8 Touch workpiece edge.
8 Press the TEACH soft key to store the current absolute value while
the tool is in contact with the workpiece edge. The location for the
touched edge will take into account the diameter of the tool in use
(T:1, 2...), and the last direction the tool was moved prior to pressing
the TEACH soft key.
8 Retract the tool from the workpiece and enter 0” and then
press ENTER.