HEIDENHAIN MANUALPLUS 4110, Manual

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HEIDENHAIN MANUALplus 4110 Basic Knowledge 1.1
Axis directions and reference points
Axis directions
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X axis: the cross slide is referred to as
the X axis. All X-axis values that are
displayed or entered are regarded as
diameters.
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Z axis: the saddle is referred to as the
Z axis.
Traverse motions:
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Program a positive value to depart
the workpiece.
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Program a negative value to
approach the workpiece.
Reference points
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The machine datum (M) is the origin
of the machine coordinate system. As
a rule, the machine datum is at the
intersection of the Z axis with the
spindle surface.
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The workpiece datum (W) is the
origin of the workpiece coordinate
system. As a rule, the workpiece
datum is at the intersection of the Z
axis with the end surface.