User`s manual

Part 2

Setting the Tool Up/Down Position Manually

The cutting tool up position (Z2 point) and down position (Z1 point) are normally set with the software. If they cannot

be set with your current software then set them manually using the keys on the switch panel. Setting is done by

determining the cutting tool up position Z2 and down position Z1.

Move the cutting tool tip to a position near

Z1 (or Z2) with the jog keys [

(Z)

], [

(Z)

• Move the spindle to a spot away from the

workpiece when setting Z1.

Select the Z axis with the [JOG] key and

move the cutting tool a little bit at a time

with the jog handle.

• Line up the cutting tool tip at the height

needed for Z1 (or Z2).

• The coordinates can be set at the same

time while watching the coordinate dis-

play table.

Press the [Z1] key (or [Z2] key) while

holding down the ENTER key.

• Z1 (or Z2) has now been set.

Workpiece

Tool up position

Tool down position

Tool

Workpiece

Tool

While

pressing