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G17 XY plane select
LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe
Selects the XY plane for arcs, cutter compensation and canned cycles. Normal for mills.
Format
G17
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal, plane group. Default at power up on mills.
Example program
G20 G17 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G94 (INCH, SAFE START)
T1 M6 G43
S3000 M3
G0 X1 Y0 Z0.1
…
T1 M6 G43
S3000 M3
G0 X1 Y0 Z0.1
…
The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Arcs, cutter compensation and canned cycles all follow the active plane.
- Arc center words are I and J in G17.
Related codes
G17 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | XY plane select |
| Haas NGC | XY plane selection |
| Mazak (EIA) | XY plane selection |
| Okuma OSP | Plane select XY |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | XY plane select |
| Brother Speedio | XY plane select |
| Siemens 840D 828D | XY working plane |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Working plane XY, tool axis Z |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | XY plane select |
| Mach3 Mach4 | XY plane |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | XY plane select |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | XY plane select |
| Fadal | XY plane select |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | XY plane select |
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