Manual
Table Of Contents
- Controls of the 3500i
- Manual Information
- Introduction
- Machining Fundamentals
- Manual Data Input
- Tool Management
- 4.1 Tool Table
- 4.2 Tool Data
- Program Management
- Conversational Editing
- Programming: Canned Cycles, sub-programs
- 7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles
- Round/Chamfer
- Rapid
- Line
- Arc
- Dwell:
- Plane Selection
- Reference Point Return:
- Fixture Offset (Work Coordinate System Select):
- Unit (Inch/MM)
- Dimension (Abs/Inc)
- Absolute Zero Set
- Block Form
- Temporary Path Tolerance
- System Data
- FeedRate
- FeedRate (4th-Axis)
- Spindle RPM
- M - Functions
- Tool Definition and Activation
- Repeat Blocks
- 7.2 Canned Cycles
- 7.3 Probing Cycles
- 7.4 Sub-programs
- 7.1 Explaining Basic Cycles
- Drawing Programs
- Running a Program on the Machine
- CAM: Programming
- 10.1 CAM Programming
- CAM Mode
- Recommended CAM Programming Sequence
- CAM Mode Mouse Operations
- CAM Mode Screen
- Activating CAM Mode
- Creating a New Program
- Tool Path Data Input
- Quick Coordinate Entry
- Job Setup: Basic tab
- Job Setup: Advanced tab
- Comment Tab
- Block Form: Basic tab
- Comment Tab
- Drilling Cycle:
- Drilling dialogue:
- Mill Cycle
- Pocket Cycle
- Pocket Finish Cycles
- Engraving Cycle
- Program Directive
- Modifying Toolbar
- Viewing Tools
- CAM Mode buttons
- CAM Setup
- Geometry
- DXF Import Feature
- Modifying Tools
- Shapes
- Tool Table
- Tool Paths
- CAM Example 1
- CAM Example 2
- 10.1 CAM Programming
- G-Code Edit, Help, & Advanced Features
- 11.1 G-Code Program Editing
- 11.2 G-Code and M-Code Definitions
- 11.3 Edit Help
- 11.4 Advanced Programming
- SPEED
- M - Functions
- Order of Execution
- Programming Non-modal Exact Stop:
- In-Position Mode (Exact Stop Check):
- Contouring Mode (Cutting Mode) :
- Setting Stroke Limit:
- Return from Reference Point:
- Move Reference from Machine Datum:
- Modifiers
- Block Separators
- Tool Offset Modification
- Expressions and Functions
- System Variables
- User Variables
- Variable Programming (Parametric Programming)
- Probe Move (G31)
- Conditional Statements
- Short Form Addressing
- Logical and Comparative Terms
- File Inclusion
- 11.5 Four Axis Programming
- Software Update
- Off-Line Software
72 4 Tool Management
4.2 Tool Data
4.2 Tool Data
T-Codes, and Tool Activation
To activate a tool, program a T-Code followed by the tool number. The
tool number corresponds to the row number in the Tool Table. A
program tool call example starts with a âTâ, followed by the tool
number, e.g. âT1â.
Activating Offsets via the Program
In a program, T1 (by itself) calls the Tool Table diameter and length
offsets for the specified tool. T1 with D, R, and L address words
programs a temporary diameter/radius and length offset independent
of the Tool Table. The entered D (diameter) or R (radius) and L
(tool-length) offsets remain active until you cancel the active tool.
The diameter offset takes effect when you program Left (G41) or Right
(G42). All dimensions are in reference to the work surface.
T1 Format Description
T1 Activates Tool #1 diameter offset listed
in the Tool Table.
T1 D.5000 L-1.2500 Applies a diameter offset of .5000 and
length offset of -1.2500 to the active
tool.
T1 R.2500 L-1.2500 Applies a tool radius value of .2500 and
length offset of -1.2500 to the active
tool.
If you use T1 to activate a tool later in the program, the
Tool Table offsets for Tool #1 are used (not the values
programmed via T1 Dn/Rn Ln).
It is recommended that you use the Tool Table to avoid
confusion or possible entry errors on the offsets.