CNC Machinist Calculator UltraG18 ZX plane select
Fadal G-code · Mill
Picks the ZX plane for arcs. I and K give the center.
Format
G18
How it works
Modal, plane group.
Example program
N1 G0 G40 G49 G80 G90 G17 (FORMAT 2 SAFE START)
N2 T4 M6 (1-2 BALL MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y0. S4000 M3
N4 G43 H4 Z.1 M8
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N2 T4 M6 (1-2 BALL MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y0. S4000 M3
N4 G43 H4 Z.1 M8
…
The full 7-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Go back to G17 before XY arcs or cutter compensation.
Related codes
G18 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | ZX plane select |
| Haas NGC | XZ plane selection |
| Okuma OSP | Plane select ZX |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | ZX plane select |
| Brother Speedio | ZX plane select |
| Siemens 840D 828D | ZX working plane |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | ZX plane select |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | XZ plane select |
| Mach3 Mach4 | XZ plane |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | ZX plane select |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | ZX plane select |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | XZ plane select |
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