G Codes 1
Rapid traverse, moves the table at maximum speed available for the machine
What is G00?
Straight cutting motion, moves the table in a straight line at a programmed feedrate
What is G01?
Spindle Off
What is M05?
Replaces the letter Y when doing incremental moves.
What is W?
This letter has two purposes. First, it designates the radius value in a circular movement. Second, it specifies the rapid plane height for a canned cycle command.
What is R?
Dwell command, causes axis motion to pause for a specific amount of time
What is G04?
A two part command that ultimately sends the machine home.
What is G28?
Coolant Off
What is M09?
Specifies the peck depth for each pass in a peck drilling canned cycle
What is Q?
Used to program spindle speed.
What is S?
Non-Modal work coordinates
What is G53?
YZ Plane Selection
What is G19?
Spindle On CCW
What is M04?
Used to select a tool station.
What is T?
Calls for a variety of miscellaneous functions. Act like on/off switches that control systems such as spindle rotation and coolant flow.
What is M?
Circular cutting motion clockwise
What is G02?
Circular cutting motion counter-clockwise
What is G03?
Work coordinates #1
What is G54?
Specifies tool length compensation offset
What is H?
Specifies cutter radius compensation offset.
What is D?
Metric Programming
What is G21?
R Plane retract return
What is G99?
Inch Programming
What is G20?
Specifies the location of the arc center when making a circular move. This variable refers to the distance and direction in the Z axis.
What is K?
This letter has two purposes. It is used to specify the location of the arc center when making a circular move. It also specifies the amount of tool back away at the bottom of a fine boring cycle.
What is I?