P1: Transverse Axes; Brief Description - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Function Manual

P1: Transverse axes

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Brief description

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 Position of the transverse axis in the machine coordinate system
Properties
• Every geometry axis of a channel can be defined as a transverse axis.
• A transverse axis is a linear axis for the following functions, which can be permitted and activated at the same
time or separately:
- Programming and display in the diameter
- Reference axis for constant cutting speed G96/G961/G962
Basic Functions
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