[cyberdine]

Hi, a newbie question.

I know what the Z axis is, now the X and Y axis are the two that run paralel to each other right?
how about machines that have 4 or 5 axis???

Does anyone have an image of such a system displaying each exis name as a form of identification.
Thanks for your help.

[Al_The_Man]

[QUOTE=cyberdine;443271
I know what the Z axis is, now the X and Y axis are the two that run parallel to each other right?
how about machines that have 4 or 5 axis???
.[/QUOTE]

Shouldn't that be perpendicular?
Look up Cartesian coordinates, for axis assignments,
In the case of a plasma/router Gantry you may see the X & Y transposed, this is due to whoever set up the machine favours a different perspective as to regards operator/work view.
Generally the X runs left to right with respect to the work layout view, and many Gantry's are operated from the 'Narrow' end, so you will see it set up as X transverse this end, the other perspective is if the work area is viewed face on, on the longer side, this then is often assigned the X, in this case.
Al.

[cyberdine]

Hi Al, thanks for replying.

Following your guide I found a image which clarified my doubts on a 3 axis system.
Looking at the image I uploaded, in a system of 5 axis where would the other 3 axis go on that drawing???
Thanks again,

[SCRAPWOTSCRAP]

X Primary Linear Axis
Y Primary Linear Axis
Z Primary Linear Axis
U Secondary axis parallel to X
V Secondary axis parallel to Y
W Secondary axis parallel to Z
A Angular axis around X axis
B Angular axis around Y axis
C Angular axis around Z axis

[Al_The_Man]

Generally the A,B & C axis revolve around the X,Y,Z axis respectively, the direction is A clockwise looking into the X axially from X+ to X- direction.
The Y is clockwise looking into the Y axially from Y- to Y+.
The C Clockwise from Z- axially toward Z+.
At least that is what I show for a Mill designation.
With a Gantry, usually all axis move, in the case of a Mill with a Z quill fixed unable to move in the X&Y, the table moves in the opposing direction to achieve the standard Cartesian co-ordinates direction in XY.
Al.

[cyberdine]

Hi Gentlemen, Ok, quite understood.

I see that most cnc router have 3 axis, more than that it start to get a little more complicated.
But I am getting the hang of it, little by little, and that's thanks to member like you both.
I appreciate your time to help.
Thanks again,