The machine's home position, also known as the reference point or machine zero, is a fixed and precisely defined location within the CNC machine's working envelope. Its primary function is to provide a known starting point for establishing the machine's coordinate system. When the machine is powered on or after an emergency stop, the machine's control system typically loses track of the absolute position of the axes. Homing the machine involves moving each axis to its home position, allowing ....
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