Dragon A400 Side Offsets Calibration - Revision history

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← Older revision		Revision as of 21:10, 20 November 2017
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	''This calibration is meant for Dragon A400 users experiencing differences in cutting height and side to side offsets due to front gate centering issues while running '''square and rectangular tubing only.'''''		''This calibration is meant for Dragon A400 users experiencing differences in cutting height and side to side offsets due to front gate centering issues while running '''square and rectangular tubing only.'''''
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 '''This calibration is no longer in its testing phase and is ready for use in Dragon A400 version 1.07.13.'''
-''This calibration is meant for Dragon A400 users experiencing differences in cutting height due to front gate offset issues while running '''square and rectangular tubing only.'''''
+''This calibration is meant for Dragon A400 users experiencing differences in cutting height and side to side offsets due to front gate centering issues while running '''square and rectangular tubing only.'''''
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-On this screen, you will be prompted to select your machine (usually named for its serial number) before continuing. Once the proper machine is selected, click the '''Next''' button.
+On this screen, you will be prompted to select your machine (usually named Factory Calibrated Machine or for its serial number) before continuing. Once the proper machine is selected, click the '''Next''' button.
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib4(1).png]]
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 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib15.png]]

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 '''Dragon A400 Side Offsets Calibration'''
-'''This calibration is still in its testing phase and will be ready for use in Dragon A400 version 1.07.13.'''
+'''This calibration is no longer in its testing phase and is ready for use in Dragon A400 version 1.07.13.'''
 ''This calibration is meant for Dragon A400 users experiencing differences in cutting height due to front gate offset issues while running '''square and rectangular tubing only.'''''

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 Now, with the gate rotated to its '''home position''' once again '''(Side A)''' grab a micrometer, or tool gauging to a similar level of precision for use in the next steps.
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 Then, click the '''Next''' button.
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 Then, click the '''Next''' button.
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 Then, click the '''Next''' button.
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 On this screen, take precise measurements from the outside edges of the tube to the outside edges on the hole for '''Side D'''. ''This side will be the side with 3 additional notches cut into it.'' The readings should be entered into the value fields below according to the image on the screen.
 Then, click the '''Next''' button.
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-Now, with the gate rotated to its '''home position''' once again '''(Side A)''', reset the dial indicator located at the top side of the material and '''zero''' it out here and enter '''0''' in the input field before continuing to the next step.
+Now, with the gate rotated to its '''home position''' once again '''(Side A)''' grab a micrometer, or tool gauging to a similar level of precision for use in the next steps.
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib10.png]]
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 Now, with the gate rotated to its '''home position''' once again '''(Side A)''', reset the dial indicator located at the top side of the material and '''zero''' it out here and enter '''0''' in the input field before continuing to the next step.
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-'''13.''' Rotate the tube 90 degrees as shown in the picture making sure not to move the dial indicator and take a new reading on this next face of the tubing. The reading should be entered into the value field below. (This can be a positive or negative value).
+==='''14.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib11.png]]
-'''14.''' Rotate the tubing an additional 90 degrees (180 from home now) and take another reading from the dial indicator on side 3 of the tubing. The reading should be entered into the value field below. (This can be a positive or negative value).
+==='''15.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib12.png]]
-'''15.''' Rotate the tube a final 90 degrees and input the distance read from the dial indicator once again. (This can be a positive or negative value).
+==='''16.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib13.png]]
-'''16.''' This screen will show your newly complete calibration values for the material and will be applied to any new project made with this material.
+==='''17.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib14.png]]
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib15.png]]

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 ==='''1.'''===
-If you require a way to calibrate based on your tubing, the option is here for you located in the '''Tube/Pipe Library''' under the '''Advanced''' tab. You will have to select a square or rectangular tubing from the material list in order to change to the Advanced tab.
+If you require a way to calibrate your torch height on all sides based on your tubing, the option is here for you located in the '''Tube/Pipe Library''' under the '''Advanced''' tab. You will have to select a square or rectangular tubing from the material list in order to change to the Advanced tab.
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 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib2.png]]
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-'''2.''' In the '''Advanced''' tab, select the '''Calibrate''' option under the Side Offsets section at the bottom of the window.
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-'''3.''' The first screen is available to '''Disable''' any previously entered material side offsets (as an option) before continuing with the calibration. click '''Next''' to start the calibration process.
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-'''4.''' On this screen, you will be prompted to select your machine (usually named for its serial number) before continuing. Once the proper machine is selected, click the '''Next''' button.
+==='''4.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib4(1).png]]
-'''5.''' Now, ensure that your machine is turned on and click the '''Start Mach''' button on the screen to turn on the Mach 3 software, or, in the case that it is already turned on, the calibration screen will acknowledge this and continue to the next step in the calibration process.
+==='''5.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib4(2).png]]
-'''6.''' The calibration window will appear and instruct you to home your machine before continuing. Once it is completely home, the green lettering will disappear and you are free to click the '''Next''' button.  '''IMPORTANT: Make sure the front gate is positioned to its HOME position before continuing.'''
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 Now, you will be prompted to indicate the length of the tubing by entering it into the provided value field, then click the '''Begin Load''' button to bring the chuck trolley to its load position for this length tube. Proceed to load the material and click the '''Next''' button once you've done so.
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-'''8.''' Obtain a dial indicator for the following steps. Proceed by placing the dial indicator on a surface that is considered '''constant''' (like the machine's beak/part catcher) and then set the indicator as shown in the picture and '''zero''' it out to start.
+==='''8.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib6.png]]
-'''9.''' In this step you will rotate the tube 90 degrees as shown in the picture making sure not to move the dial indicator and take a new reading on this next face of the tubing. The reading should be entered into the value field below. (This can be a positive or negative value).
+==='''9.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib7.png]]
-'''10.''' Rotate the tubing an additional 90 degrees (180 from home now) and take another reading from the dial indicator on side 3 of the tubing. The reading should be entered into the value field below. (This can be a positive or negative value).
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+degrees from home now you will take another reading from side 3 of the tubing '''(Side C)'''. The reading should be entered into the value field below. Then, click the '''Next''' button.
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib8.png]]
-'''11.''' Rotate the tube a final 90 degrees and input the distance read from the dial indicator once again. (This can be a positive or negative value).
+==='''11.'''===
 [[File:Side_Offsets_Calib9.png]]
-'''12.''' Now, rotate the gate to its '''home position''' once again, reset the dial indicator located at the top side of the material and '''zero''' it out here and enter '''0''' in the input field before continuing to the next step.
+==='''12.'''===

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:40, 10 November 2017
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	''This calibration is meant for Dragon A400 users experiencing differences in cutting height due to front gate offset issues while running '''square and rectangular tubing only.'''''		''This calibration is meant for Dragon A400 users experiencing differences in cutting height due to front gate offset issues while running '''square and rectangular tubing only.'''''

−	==='''1.'''=== If you require a way to calibrate based on your tubing, the option is here for you located in the '''Tube/Pipe Library''' under the '''Advanced''' tab. You will have to select a square or rectangular tubing from the material list in order to change to the Advanced tab.	+	==='''1.'''===
		+	If you require a way to calibrate based on your tubing, the option is here for you located in the '''Tube/Pipe Library''' under the '''Advanced''' tab. You will have to select a square or rectangular tubing from the material list in order to change to the Advanced tab.