G60 Unidirectional positioning

Haas NGC G-code · Mill

Makes positioning moves always approach the end point from the same direction to remove backlash. Used for precise hole locations.

Format

G60 X Y Z

Addresses

Address	What it does
`X Y Z`	Target position

How it works

Non-modal, group 00.

Example program

G60 X2. Y1. (APPROACH THE HOLE FROM ONE DIRECTION)
G81 Z-.5 R.1 F10. (DRILL)
G80 (CANCEL)

Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

The approach direction and overshoot are set in the control settings. Check them before use.

Related codes

G00

G60 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

Control	Meaning
Fanuc	Single direction positioning
Okuma OSP	One direction positioning
Mitsubishi M70 M80	Unidirectional positioning
Brother Speedio	Single direction positioning
Siemens 840D 828D	Exact stop, modal
Fagor 8055 8065	Multiple machining in a straight line
Mach3 Mach4	One direction approach, Mach4

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