Other Information; Axes; Main Axes/Geometry Axes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Fundamentals

2.15 Other information

2.15 Other information
2.15.1

Axes

Axis types
A distinction is made between the following types of axis types when programming:
● Main axes / geometry axes
● Special axes
● Main spindle, master spindle
● Machine axes
● Channel axes
● Path axes
● Positioning axes
● Synchronized axes
● Command axes
● PLC axes / competing positioning axes
● Link axes
● Lead link axes
2.15.1.1

Main axes/Geometry axes

The main axes define a right-angled, right-handed coordinate system. Tool movements are
programmed in this coordinate system.
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