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DR300-UN
Mill Functions
Centerline
To set the midpoint between zero and the current position as the new zero for the selected axis, use the Centerline function.
This function can be used in absolute or incremental mode and is axis-specific, meaning that you must select an axis on
which to perform the function. If you would like the midpoint for more than one axis, the function can be performed on
each axis individually.
Step
Buttons
Information Screen
1 Press the centerline button
2 Press the axis on which you would like to find the midpoint
3 The axis display will now show the distance to the midpoint. Move
the axis until the display reads zero to put the tool on the centerline
Centerline
Press X Y Z Cncl
Incline
To machine a surface on a plane that is not parallel to two of the axes of machine travel, use the Incline feature. When
machining an incline feature the digital readout will sequentially display the coordinates of the two axes where the tool
needs to be positioned to create the incline surface. This program requires the following inputs:
• The cut plane of the incline (XY, YZ, or XZ)
• Whether tool compensation will be applied to the right or left (only for XY cut plane)
• The position of the starting and ending points of the incline
• The maximum cut size (smaller number produces smoother result but requires more machining steps).
The Incline feature can be saved to one of 99 slots or it can be run immediately without saving
Note: A ball end mill MUST be used when milling inclines on the XZ or YZ planes.
X Start Point
Y Start Point
X End Point
Y End Point
Right Compensation
Left Compensation
Y Axis
X Axis
Datum
