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Never set 8901 to the default X or Y if Z is available. Use the highest-number axis that matches the tap feed axis.
Mode 2 uses a profile instead of a linear one.
The parameter on FANUC controls (especially Series 0i, 16i, 18i, 21i, and later) is a bit-data type parameter used to define rotation/shortcut axis (RoTary axis) assignment and its related reference position return behavior.
| Method | Repeatability | Maintenance | Speed | Thermal Stability | |--------|---------------|-------------|-------|-------------------| | Dog + grid (8901.0=0) | ±5–10 µm | High (dog wear) | Slow | Poor (dog changes with temp) | | Dogless (8901.0=1, bits 4&7=1) | ±0.5–1 µm | None | Fast | Excellent (direct to encoder) |