Axes
 Lathe Axes, shown on a Lindow Rose Engine |
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 Lathe Axes, shown on an MDF Rose Engine 2.0 |
The Rose Engine Butler system supports 8 axes (two spindles + 6 other), and the ones outlined below were selected as they match to identifiable uses for a rose engine.
These axes are also depicted in the pictures to the right to show how they orient for use on lathes.
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| Axis | Mvmt Type | Potential Use(s) | Comments
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| Sp0 | Spindle |
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| Sp1 | Spindle |
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| X | Linear |
| By convention, this is in and out
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| Y | n/a |
n/a - axis is not configured
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| Z | Linear |
| By convention, this is left and right
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| A | Rotary | By convention, A is rotation around X
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| B | Rotary | By convention, B is rotation around Y
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| C | Rotary |
| By convention, C is rotation around Z. C is also used when synchronized motion of another axis and the spindle is needed (the spindle’s motor is plugged into this axis jack).
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| U | Linear | U is parallel to X
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| V | Linear | V is parallel to Y By convention, this is up and down. | |||
| W | Linear |
| W is parallel to Z | ||
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In addition to the spindles (Sp0 & Sp1), up to 6 axes can be selected for use at any time.
The axes selected for use are shown at the bottom of the LinuxCNC screen on the right. As depicted here, the selected axes are: U, V, W, C, X, & Z.
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