Axes of X,Y, and Z

Axes of A,B and C

Axes of P,Q and R

Axes of I,J and K

Horizontal Marking Centre

Horizontal Machining Centre

Horizontal Measuring Centre

Horizontal Machining Contour

Direction of spindle rotation

Direction of X axis

Direction of Y axis

Direction of Z axis

The coordinate system is a two dimensional number line

It is only the direction of spindle rotation

The cutting tool has to move in longitudinal direction

The work table has to move radial for 180 degrees

Involves more manual work

More production rate

Less manual work

Computer takes care