R2: Rotary Axes; Brief Description - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

R2: Rotary axes

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Brief description

The following are typical applications for positioning axes:
● 5-axis machining (operating range limited or unlimited)
● Rotary axis for eccentric machining (unlimited operating range)
● Rotary axis for cylindrical or form grinding (unlimited operating range)
● C axis with TRANSMIT (unlimited operating range)
● Rotary axis on winding machines (unlimited operating range)
● Rotary workpiece axis (C) on hobbing machines (unlimited operating range)
● Round tool magazines and tool turrets (unlimited operating range)
● Rotary axis for peripheral surface transformation (limited operating range)
● Swivel axes for gripping (operating range 360°)
● Rotary axes for swiveling (operating range < 360°; e.g., 60°)
● Milling swivel axis (A) on hobbing machines (operating range, e.g., 90°)
Axis addresses
Linear axes, rotary axes and directions of movement of numerically-controlled machine tools
are designated according to DIN 66025 as follows:
● Linear axes: X, Y, Z
● Rotary axes: A, B, C
Extended Functions
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