Figure 23: Assignment Of The Rectangular Coordinate System To The Workpiece - HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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4.6.1 Fundamentals of axis configuration
Reference system on lathes
When machining a workpiece on a lathe, the coordinates entered for the principal
axes X, Y and Z are referenced to the workpiece zero point. During turning the
reference axis is the rotational axis of the spindle. This axis is the Z axis. The X axis
moves in the direction of the radius or diameter. The Y axis is perpendicular to the
X axis and Z axis and is used for machining operations outside the center of the
workpiece. The position of the tool tip is clearly defined by its X and Z coordinates.
The angles entered for the rotary axis (C axis) are referenced to the zero point of the
C axis.

Figure 23: Assignment of the rectangular coordinate system to the workpiece

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In order to use functions such as the execution of blocks, the
configuration of the axes must comply with the requirements of the
respective application.
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