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G18 ZX plane select
Hurco WinMax (NC) G-code · Mill
Selects the XZ plane for arcs. Arc end is X and Z and the center is I and K.
Format
G18
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal, group 02.
Example program
T2 M06 (.500 BALL MILL)
G90 G54 G00 X-1. Y0. S5000 M03 (START)
G43 H02 Z.5 (LENGTH OFFSET)
G18 (XZ PLANE)
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G90 G54 G00 X-1. Y0. S5000 M03 (START)
G43 H02 Z.5 (LENGTH OFFSET)
G18 (XZ PLANE)
…
The full 7-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- In Basic NC the XZ plane is left handed, so G02 and G03 look reversed from ISNC. Check direction in the graphics.
- With G43, G18 puts the length offset on Y, not Z.
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G18 on other controls
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|---|---|
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