Originally Posted by Dave Berryhill  It sounds like that is a workable solution but I don't know how practical it would be for someone who learned machining on a manual mill and is just starting to learn about cnc. I didn't realize that the dual control mills that I've seen actually use an electronic control for the "hand cranks" but it makes sense to do it that way.
Thanks to everyone for your input! |
Hi Dave.
For those quick cuts you can use the tab flyout, set the jog percentage speed to what feels right, and then jog using the keyboard arrow keys.
I don't remember how long it took me to realize what MDI actually was or what it did. It is manual data entry and allows you to do g code one line at a time.
Most of my MDI is straight line moves or rapid moves. I do most of my work with the cam program, but it is a great feeling to know that you can go to the MDI and make the machine do what you want.
Keep learning.
Mike