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12>2 Z CENTER MODE
3 RESET Y POS
>12 ROTARY CONTROL
Z-axis Center Alignment
Be sure to carry out this operation every time you change the tool.
1
Remove the sensor cover.
2
Install the tool to use for actual cutting on the spindle.
3
Move the tip of the tool to a position about 2 to 3 mm
(about 1/8 in.) above the rotation-axis center sensor.
4
Press the [EXIT] key to display the main menu.
5
Turn the dial to line up the arrow with [ROTARY CON-
TROL], then press the [ENTER] key.
6
Turn the dial to line up the arrow with [Z CENTER
MODE], then press the [ENTER] key.
7
Press the [-Z] key to lower the tool until it touches the
rotation-axis center sensor. As soon as the tool touches the
sensor, operation stops and the tool rises. The center of
rotation of the A axis is detected automatically, and the Z-
axis origin point is set at that point.
The bell beeps when detection ends.
8
Put back the sensor cover.
Part 3 Using the Operation Panel
Rotation-axis
center sensor