G52 Local coordinate offset

LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe

Shifts the current work offset by the given amounts for repeated features. G52 with zero values cancels it.

Format

G52 [X] [Y] [Z] [A] [B] [C]

Addresses

Address	What it does
`X Y Z`	Shift from the active work origin

How it works

Modal. Stays on until G52 with zeros, G92.1 or a program end.

Example program

G20 G17 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G94 (INCH, SAFE START)
T1 M6 G43
S3000 M3
G52 X3 Y0 (SHIFT TO SECOND PART)
…

The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

In LinuxCNC G52 and G92 share the same offset parameters 5211 to 5219. Using both mixes them.
Cancel with G52 X0 Y0 Z0 before the next part.

Related codes

G92 · G54

G52 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

Control	Meaning
Fanuc	Local coordinate system
Haas NGC	Set local coordinate system
Mitsubishi M70 M80	Local coordinate system
Brother Speedio	Local coordinate system
Mach3 Mach4	Local coordinate shift
Centroid CNC12 Acorn	Local coordinate shift
Hurco WinMax (NC)	Local coordinate system
Fadal	Coordinate system shift

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