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The Z-Drill simplifies the piercing of holes in composites, laminates, and other sensitive materials
The Drill setup option appears in the GlobalMAX Setup Menu only when "Z-Drill is attached" is selected as an option in the Administrator Setup function.
When the Drill Accessory is first installed, you will need to measure the exact distance between the center of the nozzle and the center of the drill and enter it in the Drill Offset dialog.
1. Select Z-Drill is attached in Administrative Setup.
a. Click Setup/Advanced/Advanced/Administrative Setup...
b. Enter your setup password (abc default).
c. Select the Specify, Pump and Attached Accessories tab.
d. Check Z-Drill is attached.
2. Click Drill to open the Drill tab.
3. Read and follow the instructions provided on the Drill tab, then enter the X and Y drill offset values.
4. Click OK when finished.
1. Click the Change Path Setup button to access the Pierce Settings inputs.
2. Click button to enter and select the Z-Drill programmable functions.
The Z-Drill accessory is designed to pierce holes in materials that may be difficult or time-consuming to pierce using the abrasivejet. In particular, composites and laminates can be tricky to pierce, because water tends to work its way between the layers and cause them to delaminate.
The Z-Drill accessory is mounted on the Z-axis and is controlled by MAKE. When MAKE uses the Drill to pierce holes, MAKE automatically pierces the material using the Drill when it reaches the parts of the tool path that require piercing. MAKE then moves the nozzle into position and continue along the tool path.
It is not necessary to use the Z-Drill accessory for every part with holes. For most materials, the abrasivejet will pierce with no difficulty. The Drill should be used for those materials that are difficult to pierce without delamination, or those that are time-consuming with the abrasivejet. Using the Z-Drill Access.