SETUP/RUN mode
1. |
Go to TOOL TABLE
to set the Z retract. Z retract
is where the milling head goes for all tool changes. Jog the head to the location you wish to
set and press ABS or INC SET. |
2. |
To set your tool length offsets,
go to the TOOL
TABLE. The first tool in
your program is your base tool. Touch
this tool and all others off of a fixed surface and press ABS or INC SET. All of the other tools in your program are
set relative to your base tool. The
value that shows up on all tools, other than the base tool, reflects if the
tool is longer or shorter than your base tool. The
Z DRO will update automatically when running a program and you change tools. |
3. |
Move X and Y table position so
spindle centerline is over program absolute zero. In DRO set X, Y and
Z absolute to zero |
4. |
View your tool path by pressing
the TOOL PATH button. It
will show the path the machine will take to cut the part. |
5. |
Select START to
run program starting at event 1. |
6. |
Select START EVENT #
to run program starting at an event other than 1. |
7. |
Use |
8. |
Press STOP
to halt the program run. Press GO
to continue. |
9. |
RUN OVER means the program is complete. |
10. |
DATA ERROR means check program because it is impossible to run as
programmed. |
11. |
FAULT means the ProtoTRAK has
discovered a problem in its self diagnosis. Consult
the service manual. |