Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 801

2.1.2 Machine axes
Meaning
Machine axes are the axes that actually exist on a machine tool.
Figure 2-3
Basic logic functions: Axes, coordinate systems, frames (K2)
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-0BP10-2BA0
Machine axes X, Y, Z, B, S on a Cartesian machine
Detailed description
2.1 Axes
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