1. General
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1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4 Coordinate
Coordinate
Coordinate
Coordinate System
System
System
System
1.4.1
1.4.1
1.4.1
1.4.1 Reference
Reference
Reference
Reference Point
Point
Point
Point
Reference point is a fixed position on CNC machine tool, which is determined by cams and
measuring system. Generally, it is used when the tool is required to exchange or the
coordinate system is required to set.
Reference
position
Tool post
Chuck
Figure 1.7 Reference Point
There are two ways to move to the reference point:
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Manual reference position return: The tool is moved to the reference point by operating
the button on the machine control panel. It is only used when the machine is turned on.
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Automatic reference position return: It is used after the manual reference position return
has been used. In this manual, this would be introduced.
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