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G19 YZ plane select
LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe
Selects the YZ plane for arcs and canned cycles. Arc center words are J and K.
Format
G19
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal, plane group.
Example program
G20 G17 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G94 (INCH, SAFE START)
T1 M6 G43 (BALL MILL)
S5000 M3
G19 (YZ PLANE)
…
T1 M6 G43 (BALL MILL)
S5000 M3
G19 (YZ PLANE)
…
The full 7-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.
- Go back to G17 after YZ work or the next arc or drill cycle goes the wrong way.
Related codes
G19 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | YZ plane select |
| Haas NGC | YZ plane selection |
| Okuma OSP | Plane select YZ |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | YZ plane select |
| Brother Speedio | YZ plane select |
| Siemens 840D 828D | YZ working plane |
| Mach3 Mach4 | YZ plane |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | YZ plane select |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | YZ plane select |
| Fadal | YZ plane select |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | YZ plane select |
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