A system for controlling a machine tool is provided. The system includes a
user input device deflectable from a neutral position and a controller
configured to receive information corresponding to an amount of
deflection of the user input device from the neutral position and to
output a control signal to control a movement of the machine tool in an
axis of movement at a rate corresponding to the amount of deflection of
the user input device from the neutral position. A machine is provided,
including a work tool movable along an axis of movement and a control
system including a user input device deflectable from a neutral position
and a controller configured to receive information corresponding to an
amount of deflection of the user input device from the neutral position
and to output a control signal to control a movement of the work tool in
an axis of movement at a rate corresponding to the amount of deflection
of the user input device from the neutral position.