Operation – ACU-RITE Micro-Line M User Manual
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Here is how you would drill the holes using absolute dimensions.
Notice that all of the dimensions are measured from the point that
was established as datum (0, 0, 0).
•
Check that “ABS” is selected on the DRO display (press the
ABS/INCR
key, if necessary). By selecting ABS, you’re telling
MICRO-LINE
to measure the machine’s movement on the X-, Y-,
and Z-axes from your datum (0, 0, 0).
•
Press the
MM
key until “Inches” is selected (the MM display
is not lit up).
•
For Hole 1, move the table until X = 2.00” and Y = 1.5”.
Drill Hole 1.
•
Move the table until X = 4.00” and Y = 1.5”. Drill Hole 2.
•
Move the table until X = 6.00” and Y = 1.5”. Drill Hole 3.
Let’s say that your print looks like this:
Example: Absolute Dimensions
Datum
MICRO-LINE
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