Acu-Rite CNC 3500i Manual Data Input Mode Settings, Modes set from the Manual Data Input screen

Manual Data Input Mode Settings

Features (or settings) that remain active for more than one operation are referred to as modal. Modal features remain active until you change or cancel them. Most CNC functions are modal.

As an example, if the CNC is in Rapid Mode, it executes all moves at the rapid rate until you initiate Feed Mode. The CNC can be in several modes, as long as the modes do not conflict.

Before making a manual move, make any necessary mode settings. Modes set from the Manual screen remain active if the CNC is put in a program mode until the program, or operator changes the mode.

Modes set from the Manual Data Input screen:

See "Basic Modals zone." on page 49.

Examples:

Absolute or Incremental

Rapid or Feed

Active tool, tool-length offsets, and tool diameter compensation Inch or MM

Basic Modals (allowing adjustment of current modal settings)

3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)

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