Channel Axes; Geometry Axes - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Function Manual

Application
The following can be machine axes:
• Geometry axes X, Y, Z
• Orientation axes A, B, C
• Loader axes
• Tool turrets
• Axes for tool magazine
• Axes for automatic tool changer
• Spindle sleeves
• Axes for pallet changers
• Etc.
10.2.3

Channel axes

Meaning
Each geometry axis and each special axis is assigned to a channel. Geometry axes and additional axes are
always traversed in "their" channel.
10.2.4

Geometry axes

Meaning
The three geometry axes always make up a fictitious rectangular coordinate system.
By using FRAMES (offset, rotation, scaling, mirroring), it is possible to image geometry axes of the workpiece
coordinate system (WCS) on the BCS.
Application
Geometry axes are used to program the workpiece geometry (the contour).
Plane selection G17, G18 and G19 (DIN 66217) always refers to the three geometry axes. That is why it is
advantageous to name the three geometry axes X, Y and Z.
Basic Functions
Function Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5397-0BP40-2BA0
K2: Axis Types, Coordinate Systems, Frames
10.2 Axes
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