12 MOD Functions
12.1
0 Select the unit of measur
ement
12.10 Select the unit of
measurement
Function
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 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.
Summary of Contents for TNC 426
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Page 27: ...1 Introduction...
Page 41: ...2 Manual Operation and Setup...
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Page 55: ...3 Positioning with Manual Data Input MDI...
Page 59: ...4 Programming Fundamentals of NC File Management Programming Aids Pallet Management...
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Page 367: ...9 Programming Subprograms and Program Section Repeats...
Page 381: ...10 Programming Q Parameters...
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