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G114.2 Tool spindle synchronization, polygon (Citizen)

Swiss (Citizen Star) G-code · Lathe

Locks a rotary tool spindle to the work spindle at a ratio to cut hex or square shapes with a polygon cutter.

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

Format

G114.2 H D E L [R]

Addresses

Address	What it does
`H`	Work spindle
`D`	Rotary tool spindle
`E L`	Speed ratio of work to tool
`R`	Phase

How it works

Modal. Cancel with G113.

Example program

G97 M3 S1=1000 (MAIN SPINDLE)
G114.2 H1 D3 E1 L2 (POLYGON 1 TO 2)
G01 X.4 F.0015 (FEED IN)
G113 (SYNC OFF)

Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

This is an option. On the E32 IV list it is not available, so check your model.

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G113

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