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ACU-RITE 3500i 301
10.1 CAM Programming
Pocket Cycle
The Pocket Cycle tool path is used to generate a pocket cycle with or
without islands from defined shapes. Islands within islands are
allowed. The cycle rapids to the X Start, Y Start point, rapids to the
Start Height and then feeds to the first Depth Cut using Ramp Feed.
The selected shape and islands are milled using Rough Feed. This
cycle continues until Z Depth is reached. Finish Feed and Finish Stock
are used for the final pass if specified. The cycle then rapid retracts to
Retract Height.
Basic tab:
Step Over: Enter the distance the tool steps over (width of cut) as
it mills out the pocket.
Start Height: Enter the Absolute Z position before beginning to mill
the pocket.
Z Depth: Enter the absolute depth of the finished pocket.
X Start: Enter the X position to start the pocket.
Y Start: Enter the Y position to start the pocket.
Retract Height: Enter the Absolute Z position at the start and end of
the cycle.
Finish Stock: Enter the Finish Stock amount.
Depth Cut: Enter the depth per pass.
Prompt for islands: Select if the pocket has islands. After shape has
been selected for the pocket you will be prompted to select shapes
for islands.
Setup tab:
Ramp Feed: Enter the ramp feed. Automatically calculated if tool
being used is defined in the Tool Table.
Ramp Feed = (Rough Feed + Finish Feed) ÷ 2.
Rough Feed: Enter the XY axes roughing feed rate.
Finish Feed: Enter the XY axes finish feed rate.
Tool: Enter the tool number to use for the cycle.
Coolant: Choose None, On or Off. See "Coolant" on page 290.
Spindle Dir: Choose Forward, Reverse, Off or None. See "Spindle
Direction" on page 290.