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G38.5 Probe away from part, no error
LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe
Moves the probe away from the part and stops when contact is lost. No error if contact is never lost.
Format
G38.5 X Y Z F
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
X Y Z | Target point the probe moves toward |
F | Probe feed rate |
How it works
Non modal for the move.
Example program
G20 G90 (INCH, ABSOLUTE)
G38.2 Z-0.5 F10 (TOUCH)
G38.5 Z0.1 F1 (BACK OFF, NO ERROR)
(DEBUG, RELEASE RESULT #5070)
…
G38.2 Z-0.5 F10 (TOUCH)
G38.5 Z0.1 F1 (BACK OFF, NO ERROR)
(DEBUG, RELEASE RESULT #5070)
…
The full 5-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Results go to parameters 5061 to 5069. Parameter 5070 is 1 when contact changed, 0 when not.
- The probe must be tripped at the start.
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