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G18 ZX plane select
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Selects the ZX plane for arcs and cutter compensation.
Format
G18
How it works
Modal, plane group.
Example program
G18 (ZX PLANE)
G02 X1. Z-.5 R.5 F15. (ARC IN ZX)
G17 (BACK TO XY)
G02 X1. Z-.5 R.5 F15. (ARC IN ZX)
G17 (BACK TO XY)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Drill cycles still drill along Z only in G17. Switch back before canned cycles.
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G18 on other controls
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