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12 ADVANTAGE Router
Z Axis
The Z Axis of the router is the up and down movement of the tool.
The Z Axis represents the thickness of the material, the cutting
depth, the engraving depth, or, when drawing, the amount of
downward pressure on the pen.
This axis of movement is controlled by:
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the Z INIT function key
„
a Z Axis adjustment knob located above the router motor
„
the ART Path depth of cut.
Initializing the Z Axis is an essential procedure when using the
ADVANTAGE Router
600. It establishes the location of the tool
above the workpiece initially or at the start of a job.
Note: The Z Axis must be initialized every time the tool or material
is changed, and whenever the operator prepares to cut, draw, or
engrave. Failure to initialize the Z Axis properly will cause the
machine to cut at the wrong depth. This may destroy the material
and cause the tool to cut into the router table.
The workpiece and sacrificial material must be mounted on the
router table when the Z Axis is initialized. See the Z INIT portion
in the ARC Box section in this manual for instructions on
initializing the
Z Axis.