#CNC TOUCH PLATE INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO#

My drawings already have compensated for the tool offset. It is important that this radius correction only be applied for the touch off script. (2) I need all the X and Y arrow button scripts to reference the tool selected in the tool information window and make the radius correction. (not for X- and Y-) My touch plate is 0.0635 inches thick. (1) I need the scripts associated with the X+ and Y+ arrow buttons to make the compensation for my touch plate thickness for X+ and Y+ only. Now I need to determine if the individual scripts for the X and Y arrow buttons accomplish the following. There is a script associated with each of these XYZ arrow buttons. IвЂ™m not sure if this is the technique or sequence that most use or not but it seems to work. I zeroed each axis after touching and after completing the touch routine for XYZ, I selected 'Go To Z' and then selected 'Regen' and finally вЂњCycle StartвЂќ. ДЄfter experimenting, I became confident that I could touch off of X, Y and Z using the XYZ arrow buttons. I do not have any preference on the screen set but it does have the arrow buttons that I want to use. To see this specific screen you can click on the link. There is also a Z arrow that I already have a good script for. There are four arrows, X+, X-, Y+ and Y. The following refers to buttons that are found on the modified Blue Screen Set. ItвЂ™s a neat button and I may add a all in one script to it later on. Now that I have played with the вЂњAuto Tool ZeroвЂќ button, I would prefer to check one axis at a time. I just want to use the touch off plate for X - Y and Z. Note the Blue screen has a neat setup for a center finder device but I do not need this. (all tricks and techniques are appreciated)

#CNC TOUCH PLATE INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO#

I do not know how to make screens or scripts and I would like to download a screen and script that does this. Objective: I want to use my touch off plate to find X and Y and be able to input the tool radius into a correction window. Edit: I just learned that you can add a line into the script for touch plate thickness but I still think I will need a window to input tool radius. I probably have this all wrong but the way I see it, the Blue Screen Set allows you to make corrections to the touch plate thickness for Z via a input box on the screen but I do not see any input box for corrections for tool radius on this screen for X and Y. Currently I am using the 'Blue Screen' and have a script loaded into the Auto Tool Zero Button. I have a touch off plate set up and working correctly. I have a CNC router that I purchased recently. A video tutorial is being put together to walk you through how to use it.I am brand new. This will allow you to find the exact corner of your work piece and set the Z axis quickly.

The corner of the touch plate is relieved so you can place the MillRight logo upside down and place the ledge of the touch plate against your work pieceвЂ™s corner. Use the G38.2 command with axis, distance, and feed rate (IE: G38.2 Z-50 F80) to initiate a probing cycle. Simply connect the alligator clip to your end mill and place the zeroing plate on your work piece. It works by completing an electrical circuit between the touch plate and your cutter. The Power Route and Mega V use an aircraft style connector, whereas the Carve King 2 uses a two point Dupont connector. Please specify the machine you have so we can send you a touch plate with the appropriate connector.

It can not be used with the M3 or Carve King 1 at this time. This touch plate can be used with the Power Route, Mega V, or Carve King 2. Our precision touch plate is a great way to set your zero! Made from 6061 aluminum with our high precision industrial machining center, this device will help find a corner and set your X, Y, and Z zero quickly and accurately.

Cnc touch plate instructions