Editing an existing tool, Tool table structure, Tool table: standard tool data – ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 User Manual

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Editing an existing tool

To edit an existing tool is similar to adding a new tool using the same
dialogues.

Highlight the desired field of the tool to be changed.

Type in the new value, then press the ENTER key.

When all changes have been made, press the Exit soft key, or USE
key to save changes to the tool table.

When running G-code programming, the tool length for each tool in
the program is provided from the tool table. As an example, T1 M6
prompts the operator to load tool 1 into the spindle. The tool length
and diameter offset are retrieved for tool #1 in the tool table, and used
to adjust the tool path and Z axis position. This is repeated for each tool
used.

Tool Table Structure

Tool table: Standard tool data

Only add the tool diameter and length if it is repeatable
each time it is selected.

Abbr.

Inputs

Tool

Number by which the tool is called in the
program (e.g. tool 2 = T2).

Diameter

Compensation value for the tool diameter D.

Length

Compensation value for tool length L.

Type

Tool type: A popup menu appears where you
can select the type of tool being used.

D. Wear

Tool diameter wear value.
(Only used in G code programs)

L. Wear

Tool length wear value.
(Only used in G code programs)

Plunge Angle

Angle of plunge cut.
(Only used in G code programs)

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