Automation Glossary XYZ

X-axis

The axis of motion that is always horizontal and parallel to the work holding surface.

X-Y matrix

A group of rows and columns. The x-axis is the horizontal row, and the y-axis is the vertical column. An x-y matrix is the reference framework for two-dimensional structures, such as mathematical tables, display screens, digitizer tablets, dot matrix printers and 2-D graphics images.

X-Y-Z matrix

A three-dimensional structure. The x and y axes represent the first two dimensions; the z axis, the third dimension. In a graphic image, the x and y denote width and height; the z denotes depth.

Y-axis

See X-Y matrix.

Z-axis

The third dimension in a graphics image. The width is the x-axis and the height is the y-axis.

Zero adjustments

Used when 'setting up' a transducer to adjust the output signal to zero when zero load/pressure is applied.

Zero offset

The difference expressed in degrees between true zero and an indication given by a measuring instrument.

Zero pressure accumulation conveyor

A type of conveyor designed to eliminate build-up of pressure between adjacent packages or cartons.

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