Definition of terms
Term | Description/explanation |
|---|---|
T0 coordinate system | Coordinate system of the measuring unit relative to the machine coordinate system |
Virtual conveyor axis | Axis that is virtual and parallel to the conveying direction created in the CNC for applications with machines with a static processing unit. This axis is only used by the CNC for synchronisation purposes and does not control a real drive. |
Machine with co-moving processing unit | Machine set-up where the processing unit can be moved parallel to the conveying direction by the existing axes. |
Machine with static processing unit | Machine set-up where the processing unit is static in the conveying direction and the workpieces are moved together with the conveyor system through the processing unit. |
Conveyor system | Term that includes all conveyor units such as conveyor belts, automated guided vehicles or other conveyor systems. |
MCS | Machine coordinate system |