SETUP/RUN mode
1. |
Move X and Y table position so
spindle centerline is over program absolute zero. In DRO set X, Y and
Z absolute to zero |
2. |
View your tool path by pressing
the TOOL PATH button. It
will show the path the machine will take to cut the part. |
3. |
Select START to
run program starting at event 1. |
4. |
Select START EVENT #
to run program starting at an event other than 1. |
5. |
Use |
6. |
Press STOP
to halt the program run. Press GO
to continue. |
7. |
STEP Z is used in 2 axis mode to move the Z axis up and down by 1” with each
press of the STEP UP & STEP DOWN button.
These buttons are found once you press STEP Z. This feature may be required when changing
tools in 2 axis mode when you need to move the Z axis to load the tool in or
out of the spindle. |
8. |
If you choose, you can set your
tool length offsets in 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. |
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. |