This section describes in detail the method for loading tool holders into the ATC, measuring tool lengths, and setting the Z axis coordinate systems. We also discuss program listing, copying programs to and from machine memory, and executing a program in the graphing mode.

50.01 Tool Change

At the end of this unit the student will be able to load tool holders with tools into the automatic tool changer mechanism.

50.02 Tool Offsets

At the end of this unit the student will be able to access the tool offset tables, explain the differences between the several tool offset values, and clear the tool offset table.

50.03 Tool Length Comp

At the end of this unit the student will be able to measure the length of tools when mounted in the machine spindle, and enter the appropriate offset value in the tool length offset table.

50.05 Program I/O

At the end of this unit the student will be able to select a program for execution from the list in machine memory.

50.06 Graphing

At the end of this unit the student will be able to graph a program using the Haas graphing function.