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G174 Non vertical rigid tapping CCW
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A rigid tap move along an axis other than Z, such as tapping along X with an angle head. CCW spindle direction.
Format
G174 F X Y Z [S]
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
F | Feed rate, RPM times pitch |
X Y Z | Hole bottom position |
S | Spindle speed |
How it works
Non-modal, group 00. Each line taps one hole.
Example program
G00 X-1. Y1. Z-.5 (START OF HOLE ON THE SIDE)
G174 X-.5 F25. S500 (TAP ALONG X, 500 RPM TIMES .05 PITCH)
G00 X-2. (BACK AWAY)
G174 X-.5 F25. S500 (TAP ALONG X, 500 RPM TIMES .05 PITCH)
G00 X-2. (BACK AWAY)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Position the tool at the hole start first. The cycle taps from the current position to the end point and back.
Related codes
G174 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Compound left hand tapping cycle |
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