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  1. 11-07-2022, 03:54 PM #1
    kurmay
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    M axis orient function

    Hi

    Has anyone ever used this function on a c-axis machine?
    I don't understand how it is work!!
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  2. 11-09-2022, 03:56 AM #2
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    Re: M axis orient function

    Typically it is used for a boring operation so that you can retract without dragging your boring bar. Orient, shift away from orientation, retract.
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