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G17.1 UV plane select
LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe
Selects the UV plane for arcs and other plane based moves on machines with U and V axes.
Format
G17.1
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal, plane group.
Example program
G20 G90 (INCH, ABSOLUTE)
G17.1 (UV PLANE)
G1 U0.5 V0.5 F5 (MOVE IN UV)
G17 (BACK TO XY)
G17.1 (UV PLANE)
G1 U0.5 V0.5 F5 (MOVE IN UV)
G17 (BACK TO XY)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Only useful on machines with U V W axes, such as wire EDM or a quill.
- Return to G17 for normal XY work.
Related codes
G17.1 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fadal | A and B word swap on |
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