Cold Metals Lab
V1.0 11/7/2017
Tool Offset Setup Option 2 - Single Tool Program/Manual Tool Change
1.
Load tool into spindle using the lock/release buttons on the spindle head
2.
Enter tool number in Current tool window in PathPilot
3.
Connect tool setter, making sure secure connection (step 11^) place on zero plane
4.
Setting Tool Length
a.
Tool Setter: Plug in the tool setter, place below the spindle
i.
Machine Offset: With spindle empty and collet locked, go to WorkOffset Screen -> Move and
set work offset
ii.
Tool Length Offset: Tool in spindle, Offsets-> Tool window press "Move & Tool offset" to use
the tool setter
b.
Manually Enter Length: Measure the length from the face of the holder to the tip of the tool using the
granite block, enter length in tool offset sheet for tool number
c.
Manually Touch Off: Using a touch off block/shim/gauge block, use the jog/increment wheel to touch
off with tool in spindle. Enter the block/shim/gauge thickness in the window and click touch z
