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  1. #1
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    Relative coordinate display

    What do you use this screen for?
    I thought about using it for measuring on the machine but it affects the tool length offset.

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    I use it for measuring centre lines, centres on circles and setting tool lengths amongst others. I set the display to 0 where I want to measure from and use it just like a digital readout.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ragman View Post
    I use it for measuring centre lines, centres on circles and setting tool lengths amongst others. I set the display to 0 where I want to measure from and use it just like a digital readout.
    I did zero the Z in relative to measure the depth of a pocket, but when I went to the tool length offset it incorporates the Z from Relative menu.I set Z from absolute.
    Any ideas on what I should be doing differently?

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    I have zeroed Z in Relative many times and it has never affected tool length.
    Stefan Vendin

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitsui Seiki View Post
    I have zeroed Z in Relative many times and it has never affected tool length.
    Setting the tool length after zeroing relative does affect my control, Oi.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SIG View Post
    Setting the tool length after zeroing relative does affect my control, Oi.
    I set tool length by pushing 'Z' 'zero' 'input'.
    I should have said it affects it the way I set tool length offset
    Thanks

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