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11 unit of measurement, Application – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (606 42x-02) ISO programming User Manual

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MOD Functions

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7.1

1 Unit of Measur

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17.11 Unit of Measurement

Application

This MOD function determines whether the coordinates are displayed
in millimeters (metric system) or inches.

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To select the metric system (e.g. X = 15.789 mm), set the Change
mm/inches function to mm. The value is displayed to 3 decimal
places.

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To select the inch system (e.g. X = 0.6216 inches), set the Change
mm/inches function to inches. The value is displayed to 4 decimal
places.

If you would like to activate the inch display, the TNC shows the feed
rate in inch/min. In an inch program you must enter the feed rate larger
by a factor of 10.