Main Axes/Geometry Axes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE Programming Manual

• Synchronized axes traverse synchronously to path axes and take the same time to
• Positioning axes traverse asynchronously to all other axes. These traversing movements
• Command axes traverse asynchronously to all other axes. These traversing movements
• PLC axes are controlled by the PLC and can traverse asynchronously to all other axes.
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Main axes/Geometry axes

The main axes define a right-angled, right-handed coordinate system. Tool movements are
programmed in this coordinate system.
In NC technology, the main axes are called geometry axes. This term is also used in this
Programming Guide.
The "Switchable geometry axes" function (see Advanced) can be used to alter the geometry
axes grouping configured by machine data. Here any geometry axis can be replaced by a
channel axis defined as a synchronous special axis.
Axis identifier
For turning machines:
Geometry axes X and Z are used, and sometimes Y.
For milling machines:
Geometry axes X, Y and Z are used.
A maximum of three geometry axes are used for programming frames and the workpiece
geometry (contour).
Fundamentals
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traverse as all path axes.
take place independently of path and synchronized movements.
take place independently of path and synchronized movements.
The traversing movements take place independently of path and synchronized
movements.
Fundamental Geometrical Principles
1.4 Axes
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