G43.5 Tool center point control, type 2

Mazak (EIA) G-code · Mill

Five axis TCP where the tool direction is given as a vector I J K instead of rotary axis angles. The control works out the rotary positions.

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

Format

G43.5 H X Y Z I J K

Addresses

Address	What it does
`H`	Tool length offset number
`X Y Z`	Tool tip position
`I J K`	Tool axis direction vector

How it works

Modal. Cancel with G49.

Example program

T08 M06 (.500 BALL MILL)
G90 G54 G00 B0. C0. (ROTARIES TO ZERO)
G43.5 H08 X2. Y0. Z2. I0. J0. K1. (TCP TYPE 2 ON)
G01 X1.5 Z.2 I0. J-.342 K.94 F50. (TILTED TOOL AXIS)
…

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

Watch out for

A vector can have two rotary solutions. Check which one the control picks before cutting.
Not every Mazak 5 axis machine has type 2. Check the options.

Related codes

G43.4 · G49

G43.5 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

Control	Meaning
Fanuc	Tool center point control type 2
Mitsubishi M70 M80	Tool center point control type 2

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