Example: Absolute Dimensions - ACU-RITE 100S Reference Manual

Example: Absolute Dimensions

Let's say that your print looks like this:
Datum
Here's 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
key, if necessary). By selecting ABS, you're telling
ABS/INCR
to measure the machine's movement on the X-, Y-,
100S
and Z-axes from your datum (0, 0, 0).
• Press the
MM
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.
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key until "Inches" is selected (the MM LED
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