Laguna Tools MCNC Creator I-23 Owner's Manual page 24

i. Place the device on top of the material, centered under the cutting tool. It is
recommended using the top of the material, however, be sure to select this in the
design sof tware when setting up the material parameters.
ii. With material that is not unif orm in thickness, the top of the spoil board may be used
f or the tool touch-of f device placement. Again, be sure that the selection in the
sof tware matches the chosen location of the device.
b. Once the device is in place and centered under the bit, press the Menu and Spindle to
start the touch of procedure. If done correctly, the router head will slowly lower until the
bit contacts the device and then return to a raised position. The Z-Axis Origin is now
programmed.
i. With combination commands, it may be easier to hold down Menu, press Spindle and
then let go of both together.
ii. It may be noted that a delay occurs during touch-of f . The bit may make contact, raise
just slightly and slowly lower again to calibrate. This is a normal occurrence and may
happen randomly.
c. More f ragile bits may require that the Z-Axis Origin be set manually without the use of the
touch-of f device to prevent the tooling f rom breaking. To set the Z-0 point manually.
i. Place the controller into Step mode and slowly lower the router head while rotating
the tolling by hand until resistance is f elt as the bit contracts the workpiece.
ii. For more precise placement, use a thin piece of paper. Slide the paper back and
f orth on the material until drag is f elt as the tooling presses against the paper and
material.
iii. Once lowered to the desired location, use the Z-0 button to program the Z-Axis origin.
It is recommended that the Z-Axis Origin be set relative to the
top of the work material to reduce risk of cutting into the
worktable.
Once the Origin is completely set, the coordinate screen will ref lect this inf ormation by showing
both the X and Y axes zeroed. The Z-Axis will have raised to the programmed saf e height af ter
touching the puck and will ref lect that distance.
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