3.2 OPC UA for Woodworking terms

3.2.1 Automatic mode

operational mode in which the machine operates in automatically without operator commands.

3.2.2 Axis

mechanical joint of a manipulator that performs a linear or a rotational movement

3.2.3 Maintenance

action for the achievement of machine-preserving measures

3.2.4 Manual activity

activity to be performed manually by the operator

3.2.5 Operator

person designated to start, monitor and stop the intended operation of a machine.

3.2.6 Run

the single, complete execution of a recipe

3.2.7 Tool

exchangeable components used in a machine to execute the production process

3.2.8 Tool change

Tool change in context of this interface is the action of inserting a tool into the machine. There are two reasons this is done or necessary: 1) tool life of one group of tools has expired and machining cannot continue until a new tool with sufficient tool life for the next operation is inserted (causing a tool change) 2) a tool for a given job is not available (or defined as "hand tool" and) must be provided.