Roland MODELA MDX-15 User Manual page 31

Cut the surface of the loaded workpiece to eliminate unevenness and create a level surface.
This is called "surfacing."
1.
Set the Depth-direction Reference point
Set the depth-direction reference point on the top surface of the workpiece.
MODELA takes the position of the tool just before starting cutting as the depth-direction reference point.
* You cannot set this while the VIEW LED is lit or during cutting.
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When the tool tip comes close to the workpiece surface, carefully use the key to lower the
cutting tool a little at a time.
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2.
Verify the Cutting Position and Height When the Tool Is Lowered
Use MODELA Player to move the MODELA tool, then verify the following two points.
- Object Cutting Position
Make sure that the cutting position specified with MODELA Player matches the position of the workpiece loaded
on the Modela.
- Height When Tool Is Lowered
Move the tool, and verify the height when the tool is lowered to the depth-direction reference point.
If the height of the workpiece is not uniform, cutting deeper than the surface of the workpiece may be performed
when the tool is lowered to a position other than the position set for the depth-direction reference point. If this
happens, then set the depth-direction reference point again.
While the VIEW LED is lighted, pressing the key cancels
the paused state.
The carriage moves to MODELA's X- and Y-direction machining
reference point.
Hold down the TOOL-DOWN key to lower the cutting tool
to close to the surface of the workpiece.
The cutting tool rotates as
it descends
Workpiece
When the tip touches the workpiece, release the TOOL-
DOWN key.
After setting the reference point, do not press the TOOL-UP or TOOL-
DOWN keys.
Cutting tool
Workpiece
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