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    tool changer magazine PLC axis name

    I am configuring a PLC tool changer magazine axis on a Heidenhain control. I need to issue a letter designation for the axis. What is a typical letter desigantion for a tool changer axis?

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    Varies by builder, but T is a fairly common one.

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    I know on chirons it is a w or auxiliary axis. what model hiedenhain. usually you don't touch x, y, z, a, b, c, I would use u' v, w. On a willemin 408 they use 6.

    Marcus

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