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G18 XZ plane select
Swiss (Citizen Star) G-code · Lathe
Selects the XZ plane, the normal turning plane and the power on default.
Format
G18
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
None | No addresses |
How it works
Modal, plane group. Default at power on.
Example program
G18 G99 G97 (SAFE START)
G00 X.55 Z-.02 T0100 (TOOL 1)
G01 Z.5 F.002 (TURN)
G00 X.55 Z-.02 T0100 (TOOL 1)
G01 Z.5 F.002 (TURN)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Keep G18 in the safe start line of each path.
Related codes
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 |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | ZX plane select |
| 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 |
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