10 Multiple Tool Programming
10.5 Setting Tool Offsets
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Follow this procedure to set tool offsets.
Procedure: Setting Tool Offsets
1.
Establish the reference tool as described in the previous section,
10.4 Establishing the Reference Tool, pg.
2.
Jog the tool to a safe distance from the workpiece or gauge to prevent a collision when changing the tool.
Click
Tools
|
Select Tool
3.
Select Tool #2 from the Tool list, and click
Select Tool
.
4.
If an ATC is fitted, the ProMill will now automatically replace the current tool in the spindle and load tool
#2.
If working without an ATC, load tool #2 into the spindle manually. See
5.
Jog the tool slowly until it just touches the reference point. As in the previous section, use Continuous
mode to approach the reference point, and Step mode to jog the tool until it touches the reference point.
6.
Take note of the Z coordinate displayed in the Position Window. This is the offset value for the selected
tool.
7.
Click
Tools
|
Setup Library
in the Main Menu.
