January 2012 7.12 Configuration of the Lathe 1441
Y axis as oblique 
axis
The term oblique axis is used to describe an axis that is superposed on 
another axis, and is not perpendicular to this axis. "Superposed" means that 
the axis is connected to the base axis, and moves with the base axis.
The Y axis is usually used as an oblique axis. The following variants exist:
 Variant 1: The oblique axis Y’ is superposed on the X axis, and is at an angle 
other than 90° to the X axis.
 Variant 2: The X axis is superposed on the oblique axis Y’, and is at an angle 
other than 90° to the Y' axis.
In both cases if the Y’ axis is moved, then compensating movements must 
take place in the X axis.
Designations:
 X: X axis (coupling axis)
 Y: (virtual ) Y axis
 Y': Oblique axis
 w: Angle between coupling axis and oblique axis