CNC Machinist Calculator UltraG17 XY plane select
Fadal G-code · Mill
Picks the XY plane for arcs and cutter compensation. This is the normal plane on a vertical mill.
Format
G17
How it works
Modal, plane group. Default at power on.
Example program
N1 G0 G40 G49 G80 G90 G17 (FORMAT 2 SAFE START)
N2 T1 M6 (1-2 END MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 G17 X1. Y0. S3000 M3 (XY PLANE)
N4 G43 H1 Z.1 M8
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N2 T1 M6 (1-2 END MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 G17 X1. Y0. S3000 M3 (XY PLANE)
N4 G43 H1 Z.1 M8
…
The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Put G17 in the safe start line in Format 2.
- On a Fadal G17 with an R0 value also runs Y axis cam wrapping. Leave R0 out of a plain G17 line.
Related codes
G17 on other controls
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|---|---|
| Fanuc | XY plane select |
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| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | XY plane select |
| Brother Speedio | XY plane select |
| Siemens 840D 828D | XY working plane |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Working plane XY, tool axis Z |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | XY plane select |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | XY plane select |
| Mach3 Mach4 | XY plane |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | XY plane select |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | XY plane select |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | XY plane select |
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