G51.3 Axis scaling

Fadal G-code · Mill

Scales the programmed moves about a center point. This is the Fadal scaling code, not G51.

Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.

Format

G51.3

How it works

Modal. Check the manual for the cancel.

Example program

N1 G0 G40 G49 G80 G90 G17 (FORMAT 2 SAFE START)
N2 G51.3 (SCALING ON)
N3 M98 P2 (SCALED PROFILE)

Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

Scaling does not change tool offsets. Check comp and feed after scaling.

Related codes

G51

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