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G18 ZX plane select
Mitsubishi M70 M80 G-code · Mill
Selects the ZX plane for arcs and cutter comp, such as ball end profiles in X and Z.
Format
G18
How it works
Modal, group 02.
Example program
G18 (ZX PLANE)
G03 X1. Z-.5 R.5 F10. (ARC IN ZX)
G17 (BACK TO XY)
G03 X1. Z-.5 R.5 F10. (ARC IN ZX)
G17 (BACK TO XY)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Canned cycles drill along the axis normal to the plane. Go back to G17 before drilling.
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G18 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | ZX plane select |
| Haas NGC | XZ plane selection |
| Okuma OSP | Plane select ZX |
| Brother Speedio | ZX plane select |
| Siemens 840D 828D | ZX working plane |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | ZX plane select |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | XZ plane select |
| Mach3 Mach4 | XZ plane |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | ZX plane select |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | ZX plane select |
| Fadal | ZX plane select |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | XZ plane select |
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