Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Manual Machine Positioning, Jog Mode Moves

2.2 Manual Machine Positioning

2.2 Manual Machine Positioning

Jog Mode Moves

You can make or change jog moves when the CNC is in Manual Data Input Mode, Teach Mode, or in the Tool Page; and the servos are on.

Jog Mode	Description
Rapid	Default rapid speed for continuous jogs. Actual
	speed determined at machine setup.
Feed	Continuous jog at feedrate determined at machine
	setup.
Jog: 100	Conventional Jog Mode, increment set to 100 times
	machine resolution.
Jog: 10	Conventional Jog Mode, increment set to 10 times
	machine resolution.
Jog: 1	Conventional Jog Mode, increment set to actual
	machine resolution.

Changing the Jog Mode

Jog move modes, with the exception of Jog Rapid Mode, are performed at the currently active feedrate. The CNC displays the active Jog Mode in the Machine Status Display Area. See "Axis Jog keys" on page 272.

In Manual Data Input Mode, Press the JOG key to select a jog feed rate.

Pressing the JOG key continually cycles through the modes listed above.

Incremental Moves

To make a jog increment move, press the JOG key to select a Jog 100, Jog 10, or Jog 1 mode.

Press the Axis +/- keys for the desired axis to step the axis in the corresponding direction at the designated resolution.

Continuous Moves

To manually position the machine using continuous movement, press the JOG key to select either the Rapid or Feed Jog Modes.

Press the Axis +/- keys for the desired axis to move the axis in the corresponding direction at the currently active feedrate (Feed Mode) or at the machine rapid rate (Rapid Mode).

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