P1: Transverse Axes; Function - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

P1: Transverse axes

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Function

Transverse axis
Within the framework of "turning" technology, the transverse axis refers to the machine axis
that travels perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the spindle, in other words, to longitudinal
axis Z.
Figure 12-1
Geometry axis as transverse axis
Every geometry axis of a channel can be defined as a transverse axis.
For the geometry axis as a transverse axis, the following functions can be simultaneously or
separately permitted and activated:
● Programming and display in the diameter
● Reference axis for constant cutting speed G96/G961/G962
Basic Functions
Function Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5397-0BP40-5BA2
Position of the transverse axis in the machine coordinate system
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