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G19 YZ plane
Mach3 Mach4 G-code · Mill
Selects the YZ plane for arcs and canned cycles. Arcs use J and K.
Format
G19
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
G19 | No address words |
How it works
Modal, plane group.
Example program
G0 G20 G90 G54 G17 G40 G49 G80 (SAFE START, INCH)
G0 X0 Y0 Z0.1 (START)
G19 (YZ PLANE)
G3 Y0.5 Z-0.15 J0.25 K0 F15.0 (ARC IN YZ)
…
G0 X0 Y0 Z0.1 (START)
G19 (YZ PLANE)
G3 Y0.5 Z-0.15 J0.25 K0 F15.0 (ARC IN YZ)
…
The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- A canned cycle in G19 drills along X. Switch back to G17 before drilling.
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 |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | YZ plane select |
| 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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