CNC Machinist Calculator UltraG90 Absolute positioning
Fadal G-code · Mill
Axis words are positions from the active fixture zero.
Format
G90
How it works
Modal, distance group.
Example program
N1 G0 G40 G49 G80 G90 G17 (FORMAT 2 SAFE START)
N2 T1 M6 (1-2 END MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X1. Y1. S3000 M3 (ABSOLUTE)
N4 G43 H1 Z.1 M8
N2 T1 M6 (1-2 END MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X1. Y1. S3000 M3 (ABSOLUTE)
N4 G43 H1 Z.1 M8
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- In Format 2 always state G90 or G91. The control does not reset it for you.
- Fadal needs decimal points. X1 without a point is .0001 inch.
Related codes
G90 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Absolute programming |
| Haas NGC | Absolute positioning |
| Mazak (EIA) | Absolute programming |
| Okuma OSP | Absolute programming |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | Absolute programming |
| Brother Speedio | Absolute programming |
| Siemens 840D 828D | Absolute dimensions |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Absolute dimensions |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | Absolute programming |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Absolute distance mode |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Absolute mode |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Absolute positioning |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Absolute mode |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | OD turning cycle |
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