Milling machine x axis travel shorter than y axis why?

[MrWhoopee]

x-y-z axes are derived from the Cartesian coordinate system (named after Rene Descartes) used in mathematics.

 

[pontiac428]

Okay, Mr. Whoopee, now you're putting Descartes in front of the horse.

 

[hman]

Arf! I'm just about hoarse with laughter!!!