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  1. 10-28-2008, 12:48 PM #1
    beartrax
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    Question Definitions of 2, 2 1/2, or 3 axis

    A question I probably should already know the answer to, but can't find it in my brain. Are Hurco knee mills considered 2, 2 1/2, or 3 axis machines? Where might I find a good definition of these terms?
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    Richard
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  2. 10-28-2008, 04:34 PM #2
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    2 axis = only x and y are cnc
    2.5 axis = only two axis are used simultaneously the third, normally the z, is only positioning, so basically go down in z the make move in x and y i the same time
    3 axis = well i guess you got it, the three axis can move at the same time
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