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Presetting a Dimension
Presetting allows you to enter a dimension into an axis display. After you have preset
the dimension, you can move the machine until the axis zeros.
You can also use the preset feature as a one-line recall mode if the display is set in
Incremental Mode.
Example 1: Preset the dimension 1.2500 (31.75 mm) on the axis display.
1. Press the desired axis key.
2. Press
to enter the dimension.
3. Press
to preset the
dimension.
Example 2: Preset the dimension -1.2500 (-31.75 mm) on one axis display and .5000
on another axis display.
1. Press the desired axis key.
2. Press
+
_
to set the axis to
–1.2500.
3. Press the desired axis key.
4. Press
to set the axis to .5000.
5. Press
NOTE: As a safety feature, the preset axis does not display movement until you press
SET. If you press SET after the machine is moved the DRO automatically
updates to the new position.
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