CNC Setup Utility Manual
P/N 70000490C - Machine Constants
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10-December-04
Table 2-2, Machine Constants Setup
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Machine Constant
Parameter
Function Settings
Tool Probe Variables Setup Parameters
MC_1150:
3-D probe type
Transmission type used for the installed
3-D touch probe.
Corded
[Default]
Cordless
MC_1151:
Nominal probe stylus
diameter
The overall nominal probe stylus
diameter.
Range (0.0000–51.0000)
0.0000 [Default]
MC_1152:
Maximum stroke from
home for first pick
The distance from machine Z home with
the shortest tool or the spindle face to
just below the probe stylus top as the
maximum stroke for the initial probe
pick.
Range (0.0000–999.0000)
0.0000 [Default]
MC_1153:
RPM for calibration
and tool measurement
The spindle spin RPM for tool touch.
Range (100–1000)
0 (rev/min) [Default]
MC_1154:
Probe orientation
Sets the probe orientation.
Range (-2–2)
1 Probe is pointing to the right as
you are facing the machine in
the +X direction.
-1 Probe is pointing to the left of
the machine in the -X direction.
0
[Default]
2 Probe is pointing away from
you, toward the back of the
machine in the +Y direction.
-2 Probe is pointing toward you,
toward the front of the machine
in the –Y direction.
MC_1155:
Z first pick, FAST
feed-rate
Sets user definable FAST feed-rate.
Range (2.5–2540.0)
0.0 [Default]
MC_1156:
Z first pick, MEDIUM
feed-rate
Sets user definable MEDIUM feed-rate. Range (2.5–508.0)
0.0 [Default]
MC_1157:
Z first pick, SLOW
feed-rate
Sets user definable SLOW feed-rate.
Range (0.1–254.0)
0.0 [Default]
MC_1158:
Z retract amount
Sets user definable distance the tool will
back away on the Z-axis after it touches
the probe.
Range (0.0100–25.400)
0.0000 [Default]
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