438 12 MOD Functions
12.10 Select the unit of measurement
12.10 Select the unit of
measurement
Function
This MOD function determines whether the coordinates are displayed
in millimeters (metric system) or inches.
n 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.
n To select the inch system (e.g. X = 0.6216 inch) 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 large
by a factor of 10.
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