Specifications

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Tool Offset: is the selection of the tool offset to right (input 1), offset to left (input 2), or
tool center--no offset (input 0) relative to the programmed edge and direction of the cutter
movement
RPM: is the spindle RPM for the event. INC SET will use the RPM of the previous
event.
Z Feedrate: is the Z feedrate from Z rapid to Z end in in/min from .1 to 700, or mm/min
from 5 to 17780
XYZ Feedrate: is the feedrate from beginning to end in in/min from .1 to 800, or
mm/min from 5 to 20320
Tool #: is the tool you assign
8.10 Subroutine Events
The Subroutine Events are used for manipulating previously programmed geometry
within the XY plane.
The Subroutine Event is divided into three options: Repeat, Mirror, and Rotate.
Repeat and Rotate may be connective. As long as the rules of connectivity are satisfied
(see Section 5.9), the ProtoTRAK PMX CNC will continue milling between preceding
and subsequent events.
REPEAT allows you to repeat an event or a group of events up to 99 times with an offset
in X and/or Y and/or Z. This can be useful for drilling a series of evenly spaced holes,
duplicating some machined shapes, or even repeating an entire program with an offset for
a second fixture.
Repeat events may be "nested." That is, you can repeat a repeat event, of a repeat event,
of some programmed event(s). One new tool number may be assigned for each Repeat
Event.
MIRROR is used for parts that have symmetrical patterns or mirror image patterns. In
addition to specifying the events to be repeated, you must also indicate the axis or axes
(X or Y or XY are allowed) that the reflection is mirrored across. In addition, you must
specify the offset from absolute zero to the line of reflection. You may not mirror
another mirror event, or mirror a rotate event. Consider the figure below: