G05.1 Fanuc AI contour code, not in Mazak list

Mazak (EIA) G-code · Mill

G05.1 Q1 is the Fanuc AI contour control command. It does not appear in the Mazak EIA G code lists checked. On Mazak the same job is done with G61.1 and G05.

Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.

Format

G05.1 Q1

Addresses

Address	What it does
`Q1`	On, in Fanuc syntax
`Q0`	Off, in Fanuc syntax

How it works

Fanuc: modal until G05.1 Q0. Mazak behavior not confirmed.

Example program

G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0. (START POINT)
G43 H05 Z1. (LENGTH OFFSET)
G61.1 (MAZAK GEOMETRY COMPENSATION INSTEAD OF G05.1)
G01 Z-.05 F60. (CAM MOVES)
…

The full 5-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

CAM posts set up for Fanuc often output G05.1 Q1. Change the post to G61.1 and G05 for Mazak or the control may alarm.
Check the G code list in your Mazak EIA manual before using it.

Related codes

G61.1 · G05

G05.1 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

Control	Meaning
Fanuc	AI contour control on or off
Mitsubishi M70 M80	High speed high accuracy control I
LinuxCNC Tormach	Quadratic spline
Hurco WinMax (NC)	Surface finish parameters (old)

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