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G17 XY plane select
Swiss (Citizen Star) G-code · Lathe
Selects the XY plane, used for cross milling and Y axis work on a gang slide.
Format
G17
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
None | No addresses |
How it works
Modal, plane group.
Example program
G17 (XY PLANE FOR CROSS MILL)
G02 X.3 Y0. R.15 F5. (ARC IN XY)
G18 (BACK TO TURNING PLANE)
G02 X.3 Y0. R.15 F5. (ARC IN XY)
G18 (BACK TO TURNING PLANE)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Go back to G18 for turning arcs and nose radius comp.
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G17 on other controls
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|---|---|
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