This article is about the Mode Selector of CNC Machine.
The Mode Selector has many functions and features that are explained here.
- It multiplies the rate of feed by the factor you want. For ex. in this picture you may see the factors – 10, 100, 1000 ..
- (HOMING) It can send the tool holder to its home position any time during the operation of machine.
- (MDI) It can be used to input any external data at the time of running of machine. It stands for Manual Data Input.
- (EDIT) It can be used to edit any part of the running program. We can change some points, dimensions or any other required thing during the machining process.
- (JOG) It can be used to move the tool holder from one place to the other very fast way.
- (MEM) This is used to extract a program or part program which is already saved in the system and run it at a particular point of time.
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