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--- en:x300:set_surface_key [2022/09/25 21:44]
erik.ketele
+++ en:x300:set_surface_key [2023/05/17 10:05] (current)
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 This function is used to identify and set the surface of the material.
-^Before using this key, you have to make sure the spring retainer ring is not locked. The explanation below is valid only if your pendant display’s “Plate surface” highlights “Map”.  |
+Before using this key, you have to make sure the spring retainer ring is not locked.\\
+The "set material surface" function can only be used if your pendant displays {{:en:x300:plate_surface_set_v2.png?100|}} or {{:en:x300:plate_surface_map_v2.png?100|}}.\\
 Once the material surface is set you should not have to reset it again unless:\\
 a) the system has been shut off; or\\
 b) the material thickness has been changed.
+\\
+\\
+----
+\\
+{{:en:x300:plate_surface_set_v2.png?200|}}\\
+\\
+Press the JOG ARROWS keys {{:en:x300:key_left.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_right.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_up.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_dn.png?20}} to position the cutter anywhere over the material.\\
+Press the SURFACE {{:en:x300:key_surface.png?20}} key. This will open the following window:\\
+{{:en:x300:set_surface.jpg?200|}}\\
+\\
+. You can now (continuously) push the probe button {{:en:x300:probe.jpg?150|}}. The spindle will slowly move down and set the plate surface.\\
+. Or you can manually move the spindle down {{:en:x300:key_zdn.png?20|}} till it just touches the material surface and hit the Enter {{:en:x300:key_enter.png?20|}} key in the set surface window.\\
+\\
+----
+{{:en:x300:plate_surface_map_v2.png?200|}}\\
+\\
+Press the JOG ARROWS keys {{:en:x300:key_left.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_right.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_up.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_dn.png?20}} to position the cutter on the upper left corner of the imaginary rectangle of which you want to scan the relief.\\
+Press the SURFACE {{:en:x300:key_surface.png?20}} key. This will open the following window:\\
+{{:en:x300:surface_map.jpg?350|}}\\
+\\
+Fill in the data as you like. You can read further information in the bottom part of **[[spindle_pressure_spring|this page]]**\\
-==== Setting Surface Z=0 ====
-Press the JOG ARROWS keys {{:en:x300:key_left.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_right.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_up.png?20}}{{:en:x300:key_dn.png?20}}to position the cutter anywhere over the material.\\
-Press the SURFACE {{:en:x300:key_surface.png?20}} hot key.
-Keypad Display:
-<code>
-X= ###.### Jog Speed”
-Y= ###.### Prox Setting”
-Z= ###.### "
-Setting Surface "
-=Autoset, ENTER=Set"
-</code>
-Press the Z-AXIS JOG ARROWS to lower head until it is just above the surface. Note: Be sure to check the Jog Speed when lowering the Z-axis. The machine is not actually surfacing until 0 is pressed. Running into the material can break a bit while jogging. Press “0” on the numerical keypad of your pc to begin the surfacing routine.
-=== Notes: ===
-Once “0” is pressed the Z-axis will move down slowly until the spindle with cutter touches the material. It will then move up above the material surface. Keypad Display "Auto Setting…"
-<code>
-     “Hold 0 to move down.”
-</code>
-When the tool is at the tool lift height Keypad Display "Surface Set" Surface can also be set manually by jogging the Z-axis down to the desired position then pressing ENTER . When the tool is at the tool lift height Keypad Display "Surface Set" Press the CANCEL hot key to cancel this function without changing any settings. Keypad Display "Surface NOT Set."
 \\

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