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OPERATION
As described earlier, incremental dimensions are measured from the
current tool position to the next. If the tool is currently at 2” and you
want to move an additional 3.125”, you would select the incremental
mode, zero out the axis, and move the table until the display reads
3.125.
An example of how to measure using incremental dimensions is shown
on the next page.
• Move the table to the point where you want to measure an
incremental distance from.
• Using the ABS/INCR key, select the incremental (INCR) mode on
the readout. Also check that the proper measurement (inch or mm)
is selected.
• Press the ZERO key below the axis(es) from which you are measur-
ing.
• Move the table. MICRO-LINE will display the table’s position in
relation to the “0” point(s) for the axis(es) you chose.
After you have reached the position you want and have milled the part,
you can “zero” each axis again and then measure from that location to
the next point on the workpiece or press
ABS/INCR to return to the
absolute mode.
To use an incremental dimension:
Incremental Dimensions
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