Programming manual.
CNC 8070
2.
MACHINE OVERVIEW
Reference systems
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2.3 Reference systems
A machine may use the following reference systems.
• Machine reference system.
It is the coordinate system of the machine and it is set by the manufacturer of the machine.
• Fixture reference system.
It establishes a coordinate system associated with the fixtures being used. It is activated
by program and may be set by the operator in any position of the machine.
When the machine has several fixtures, each one may have its own reference system
associated with it.
• Part reference system (datum point).
It establishes a coordinate system associated with the part being machined. It is activated
by program and may be set by the operator anywhere on the part.
Example of the various coordinate systems on a milling machines.
XM YM ZM Machine reference system.
XF YF ZF Fixture reference system.
XW YW ZW Part reference system (datum point).
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