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3-2 Axis Definition
In the manuals supplied with the horizontal machining center, Model VTC-200B, the coordinate axes
are defined as indicated below.
Note: The coordinate axes are defined assuming that an operator is standing in front of the
machine.
X-axis Saddle movements in the right-and-left direction
Positive direction (+): Saddle movement to the right
Negative direction (-): Saddle movement to the left
Y-axis Column movements in the back-and-forth direction
Positive direction (+): Column movement to the back
Negative direction (-): Column movement to the front
Z-axis
Spindle head movements in the up-and-down direction
Positive direction (+): Spindle head movement to the top
Negative direction (-): Spindle head movement to the bottom
+X
-X
-Z
+Z
-Y
+Y
Fig. 3-2 Axis Definition
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