Axes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE Programming Manual

Fundamental Geometrical Principles

1.4 Axes

1.4 Axes
A distinction is made between the following types of axes when programming:
• Machine axes
• Channel axes
• Geometry axes
• Special axes
• Path axes
• Synchronized axes
• Positioning axes
• Command axes (motion-synchronous actions)
• PLC axes
• Link axes
• Lead link axes
Behavior of programmed axis types
Geometry, synchronized and positioning axes are programmed.
• Path axes traverse with feedrate F in accordance with the programmed travel commands.
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