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G56 Work coordinate system 3
Centroid CNC12 Acorn G-code · Mill and lathe
Selects work coordinate system 3. Following absolute positions are measured from this part zero.
Format
G56
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal, work offset group.
Example program
G20 G90 G40 ; INCH, ABSOLUTE
G56 G0 X0 Y0 ; GO TO ZERO OF WORK OFFSET 3
G0 Z1. ; CLEARANCE
G56 G0 X0 Y0 ; GO TO ZERO OF WORK OFFSET 3
G0 Z1. ; CLEARANCE
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Mill programs can use E3 in place of G56.
- Set the offset in the WCS screen before running.
Related codes
G56 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Work coordinate system 3 |
| Haas NGC | Work offset 3 select |
| Okuma OSP | Tool length offset Z axis |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Work coordinate system 3 |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Work offset 3 |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Work coordinate system 3 |
| Fadal | Fixture offset 3, same as E3 |
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