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G18.1 WU plane select
LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe
Selects the WU plane for arcs and other plane based moves on machines with U and W axes.
Format
G18.1
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal, plane group.
Example program
G20 G90 (INCH, ABSOLUTE)
G18.1 (WU PLANE)
G1 W0.2 U0.3 F5 (MOVE IN WU)
G18 (BACK TO XZ)
G18.1 (WU PLANE)
G1 W0.2 U0.3 F5 (MOVE IN WU)
G18 (BACK TO XZ)
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 or G18 for normal work.
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