October 2000 Fadal/Sinumerik 810D CNC: Settable Frames - Workpiece Offsets 29
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Settable Frames - Workpiece Offsets
The machine tool will establish the Reference position (COLD START). This
point is also known as machine zero or machine origin.
Machine Coordinate System vs. Work Coordinate System:
The Machine Coordinate System (MCS) - The machine coordinate system
is based on the machine axes that are designated X1, Y1, Z1, A1 and B1 in
the actual value display. At the reference point (alignment position) all
machine axes = 0. Tool and pallet change positions are defined in MCS.