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Tool Setup

Tool Setup Procedure (Click here for Youtube Video)

1.    Input Button

2.    Press the Tool Review Softkey

3.    Press the Setup Softkey

4.    Type in tool number you want to setup and press the Enter button

5.    Press the Tool Changer “Auto” button

6.    Cycle Start … Tool will change

7.    Put tool in spindle if it is not the correct one

8.    Enter the tool type Endmill Softkey

9.    Type in the tool diameter

10.     Jog down to 1” gauge block

11.     Store position button

12.     Key in 1.0 + Enter

13.     Leave the Speed blank

14.     Select the coolant Primary Softkey

15.     Surface Feed at 300-1,000 for aluminum

16.     Feed per tooth diameter of the tool ÷ by 200

17.     Enter the # of flutes

18.     Press Tool Home Softkey

19.     Press the flashing Start button

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