User guide

Here is 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

ABS/INCR key, if necessary). By selecting ABS, you’re telling

MICRO-LINE to measure the machine’s movement on the X-, Y-,

and Z-axes from your datum (0, 0, 0).

• Press the

MM key until “Inches” is selected (the MM display

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.

Let’s say that your print looks like this:

Example: Absolute Dimensions

Datum

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