CNC Milling Control Panel Keys and Illustrated Explanation
CNC Milling Control Panel Keys and Illustrated Explanation
CNC milling control panel increases the chance of intervention during production on CNC machines. They are devices that provide information about the status and movements of the CNC machine and enable new commands to be given. In this week's blog post, we will discuss CNC milling control panels. We will try to make the subject clearer for you with the illustrated explanation of the CNC milling control panel and buttons for those who are in the process of getting used to the use of the device.
CNC Milling Control Panel Overview
The appearance of CNC milling control panels, which allow the user to take control of information and commands on CNC machines, is as shown in the image below. The appearance of CNC milling control panels can be customized according to customers' wishes and needs.
A closer view of the CNC milling control panel main screen is as follows:
Functions of CNC Milling Control Panel Keys
After providing information about the general appearance and function of the CNC milling control panel, we can move on to more specific information. In this part of our article, we will provide a visual explanation of the functions of the keys of the CNC milling control panel.
Technical Details of CNC Milling Control System
In this part of our article, we will provide a visual explanation about the technical features of the CNC milling control system.Meanings of CNC Milling Keys
POS | Position key; It allows you to see where the cutter is on the X, Y, Z axes. |
PROG | Program key; It has the function of entering a program or showing a currently running program. |
OFFSET SETTING | Offset Setting Key; It serves to display the relevant menu for the purpose of introducing the reference point of the cutting tool. |
SHIFT | Shift key; It is used to replace the character on some of the numeric and letter keys with a secondary character. |
CAN | Can key; It has the function of deleting the last letter during program writing. |
INPUT | Input key; It enables the entry of values related to the operations performed. |
SYSTEM | System key; It is used to display the menu used to edit the system settings of CNC machines. |
MESSAGE | Message key; It is used to display the alarm message. |
CUSTOM GRAPH | Custom graph key; It is used to display the running program graphically on the screen. |
ALERT | Alert key; It deletes the last character written. |
INSERT | Insert key; It is used to insert characters into lines while writing programs and to enter letter and numeric values while navigating menus. |
DELETE | Delete key; It has the functions of deleting the written character and deleting the numerical expression written in the menus. |
PAGE UP - DOWN | Page up/down keys; They are used to move to the upper and lower pages while navigating through menus. |
HELP | Help button; Allows to display informative articles about CNC. |
RESET | Reset button; It is used to stop a currently running program. |
UP-DOWN-LEFT-RIGHT KEYS | Up, down, left, right keys; It is used to move the cursor on the menu in different directions. |