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3. Cutting
3. Cutting (One Side Cutting)
Step 4 : Setting the XY Origin
Origin
The origin is the starting point of the coordinates. It is the position where the X, Y, and Z coordinates are all "0." You can freely
set the origin position. It is a good idea to match the origin with the position where you want to start cutting. However, you
cannot set the origin when you select "Machine coordinate system" for the coordinate system.
User Coordinate System and Machine Coordinate System
The coordinate system in which the origin position can be freely changed is known as the "user coordinate system." On the
other hand, the coordinate system in which the origin position is xed and cannot be changed is known as the "machine
coordinate system." Basically, the user coordinate system is the one that is used during actual work. When you want to know
the absolute position of the tool bur, use the machine coordinate system. With this machine, coordinates can be displayed
with both the user coordinate system and the machine coordinate system.
Machine coordinate system origins of this machine
X, Y: Front-left part of the table, Z: Uppermost position of the spindle
Procedure
A
Select and retain the tool bur.
1 Press [MENU] several times to select "ATC Tool Bur."
2 Turn the hand-wheel to select the tool bur to retain.
3 Press [ENTER].
The machine operates, and the tool bur is retained. Press [MENU] several times to return to the top window.
B
Move the tool bur to the position where you want to set the origin.
" P.41 "Using Hand-wheel Operations to Move the Tool Bur (Hand-wheel Feed)"
C
Press [COORD. SYSTEM] several times to select the coordinate system.
When using SRP PLAYER, which is included with this machine: Select "User coordinate system." Check the coor-
dinate system on the screen of the built-in panel.
CAUTION
• If you select "Machine coordinate system," you will not be able to set the origins.
• If you are using an application that uses NC codes, switch the command set from "RML-1" to
"NC code."
" P.58 ""NC code setting" Dialog Box"