G84.1 Right hand rigid tap

Fadal G-code · Mill

Rigid taps a right hand thread with the spindle synced to Z. Run G84.2 first.

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

Format

G84.1 X Y Z R0 F

Addresses

Address	What it does
`Z`	Tap depth
`R0`	R0 plane where feed starts. Must be at or below the start plane
`F`	Feed, lead times RPM

How it works

Modal fixed cycle. Cancel with G80.

Example program

N1 G0 G40 G49 G80 G90 G17 (FORMAT 2 SAFE START)
N2 T5 M6 (.250-20 TAP)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X1. Y1. S500 (RPM FOR TAP)
N4 G43 H5 Z1. M8
…

The full 8-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

Program G84.2 before G84.1.
Feed must equal lead times RPM exactly.
Rigid tapping is an option on older Fadals. Without it use G84 and a floating holder.

Related codes

G84.2 · G84 · G80

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