ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 167)

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7.
1 Explaining Basic Cy
cles
Block Form
The BlockForm command is used to define a window in relation to the
part zero. This is used by the Draw function to present a solid model
of the raw stock. Block Form can be placed anywhere within the
program and must be accompanied by all of the parameters.
 Select the More Milling button, and then "BlockForm"
from the pop-up menu.
 Conversational format: BlockForm
 G-code format: G120
Even if there is no tool diameter compensation being
used, you must have an active tool with a diameter before
draw will graphically show material being machined from
the above stock definition.
Field Code Description
XMax X Absolute position of the most positive edge
of the part stock in the X-Axis with respect
to Absolute Zero. (Required)
YMax Y Absolute position of the most positive edge
of the part stock in the Y-Axis with respect
to Absolute Zero. (Required)
ZMax Z Absolute position of the most positive edge
of the part stock in the Z-Axis with respect
to Absolute Zero. (Required)
XMin I Absolute position of the most negative
edge of the part stock in the X-Axis with
respect to Absolute Zero. (Required)
YMin J Absolute position of the most negative
edge of the part stock in the Y-Axis with
respect to Absolute Zero. (Required)
ZMin K Absolute position of the most negative
edge of the part stock in the Z-Axis with
respect to Absolute Zero. (Required)