G0 Rapid move

LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe

Moves all named axes at rapid rate to the end point in a coordinated straight line. Use it only for moves in air.

Format

G0 [X] [Y] [Z] [A] [B] [C] [U] [V] [W]

Addresses

Address	What it does
`X Y Z`	End point of the move
`A B C U V W`	Optional extra axes

How it works

Modal, motion group. Stays on until G1, G2, G3, G33, G38.x or a canned cycle.

Example program

G20 G17 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G94 (INCH, SAFE START)
T1 M6 G43 (.500 END MILL)
S3000 M3 (SPINDLE ON)
G0 X-0.6 Y0 (RAPID TO START)
…

The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

LinuxCNC moves rapids in a straight coordinated line, but rapid rate still varies by machine. Lift Z first near clamps.
G0 stays active. The next block with only axis words is also a rapid.
A rapid with cutter compensation on is still compensated. Turn on G41 or G42 on a lead-in move longer than the tool radius.

Related codes

G1 · G53 · G90

G0 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

Control	Meaning
Fanuc	Rapid positioning
Haas NGC	Rapid motion positioning
Mazak (EIA)	Rapid positioning
Okuma OSP	Rapid positioning
Mitsubishi M70 M80	Rapid positioning
Brother Speedio	Rapid positioning
Siemens 840D 828D	Rapid traverse positioning
Heidenhain TNC (ISO)	Rapid straight line, Cartesian
Fagor 8055 8065	Rapid traverse
Mach3 Mach4	Rapid move
Centroid CNC12 Acorn	Rapid positioning
Hurco WinMax (NC)	Rapid positioning
Fadal	Rapid travel
Swiss (Citizen Star)	Rapid positioning

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