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What is the difference between point-to-point and continuous path control in a motion control system?

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Point to point control motion system:

In point to point control motion system tool perform specific task at a particular location.Point to point control motion system is also called positioning system.It perform intermittent operation.

Ex: Drilling operation is a point to point motion control system.

Continuous path control system:

Continuous path control system is continuous operation that perform by tool.The program used in continuous path control system is more complex than point to point motion control system.

Ex :Milling operation is a continuous path control system.

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