General ConsiderationsThe Machining Axis is always a direct axis system. For example, ZX defines a direct axis system with Z as the spindle axis and X as the radial axis. Selected geometry (for example, Finish Profile Turning) can be selected either in X+ or X- :
The output point definition is considered according to the X+/Z+ quadrant.
Examples below deal with horizontal lathe machine tool. Insert HolderDifferent settings of the setup angle, invert tool, and hand style parameters result in different configurations for positioning the tool . Left Tool: Insert is visible and points to left:
Inverted Left Tool :
Right Tool: Insert is visible and points to right:
Inverted Right Tool:
Spindle Rotary DirectionWith a horizontal lathe machine tool the convention for spindle rotary direction defined in the Generic Machine dialog box is as follows: Looking into Z direction, Chuck and Jaws at your back. Clockwise:
Counterclockwise:
The following represent common settings: 180 degree Setup AngleWhen setup angle is set to 180 degree, machining takes places in X- as system detects that this is what the tool can machine (geometry can be selected in X+ or X-). |