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G84.3 Rigid tapping left hand, Mach4
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Mach4. Rigid taps a left hand thread. Same words as G84.2.
Format
G84.3 X Y Z R [P] [L] F [J]
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
X Y | Hole position |
Z | Thread depth |
R | Retract plane |
P | Dwell in seconds |
F | Feed, RPM times pitch |
J | Spindle speed for the retract |
How it works
Modal, canned cycle group. Cancel with G80.
Example program
G0 G20 G90 G54 G17 G40 G49 G80 (SAFE START, INCH)
T6 M6 (.375-16 LH TAP)
S1000 M4 (SPINDLE REVERSE)
G0 X1.0 Y-1.0 (HOLE)
…
T6 M6 (.375-16 LH TAP)
S1000 M4 (SPINDLE REVERSE)
G0 X1.0 Y-1.0 (HOLE)
…
The full 7-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Only works if your motion controller supports spindle sync.
- Check the tap is left hand before you run it.
Related codes
G84.3 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Left hand rigid tapping, FS15 format |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Rigid tap left hand (ISNC) |
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