Coordinate System坐标系
A coordinate system is a defined reference frame with an origin, axis directions, rotation conventions, and units that specifies positions and orientations for machine tools, robots, or measurement equipment. It appears in CNC setup, robot programming, CAD/CAM interfaces, fixture alignment notes, and metrology reports, where distinctions like machine, workpiece, and tool coordinate systems determine how numerically expressed positions are interpreted.
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Where this term appears
Coordinate system appears in translated robot programming guides, CNC setup instructions, CAD/CAM user interfaces, alignment procedures, and dimensional inspection reports. Terms like “machine coordinate system,” “work coordinate system,” “tool coordinate system,” and “base frame” occur frequently. Translators must maintain the exact wording across UI strings, manuals, and training materials, because a mismatch can make coordinates refer to the wrong frame.
Translation checks
A frequent mistake is shortening “coordinate system” to “coordinates” or treating it as a mere set of numbers rather than a named reference frame. In robot and CNC documentation, mixing “machine coordinate system” with “workpiece coordinate system” can put the tool in the wrong position, causing collisions or scrapped parts. Another error is translating different frame names inconsistently across UI and manuals, so the user cannot tell which frame is active.
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