Milling Machine Series
CNC operations
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1.3.2 Coordinate switching
(Note: This function key is not available in the M5800 series)
Description of the coordinate switching function:
Users can use the 【Coordinate switching】 key for switching program coordinates, relative coordinates,
machine coordinates, and the amount of moves remaining in the main coordinate viewing section.
Instructions of coordinate switching:
Users can used the <POS> key on the MDI panel to switch to monitoring group before pressing 【Coordinate
switching】 to switch program coordinates, relative coordinates, machine coordinates, and the amount of
moves remaining.
A. Program coordinates
Program coordinates let users know the tool's exact coordinate position with respect to the program, which
shows the distance from tool's current position to program's reference point (workpiece coordinate system).