Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di Function Manual page 733

Fig. 2-3
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.
Axis Types, Coordinate Systems, Frames (K2)
Function Manual, 08/2005 Edition, 6FC5397-0BP10-0BA0
Machine axes X, Y, Z, B, S on a Cartesian machine
Detailed Description
2.1 Axes
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