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G68 Balance cut or double turret mirror on (Star)
Swiss (Citizen Star) G-code · Lathe
Fanuc two path lathe code used on Star. Turns on balance cut, so both paths cut the same Z at once and push against each other, or mirror image for a second slide.
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Format
G68
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
None | No addresses |
How it works
Modal. Cancel with G69.
Example program
(PATH 1)
M200 (STAR WAIT)
G68 (BALANCE CUT ON)
G01 Z.5 F.002 (TURN WITH TOOLS ON BOTH SIDES)
…
M200 (STAR WAIT)
G68 (BALANCE CUT ON)
G01 Z.5 F.002 (TURN WITH TOOLS ON BOTH SIDES)
…
The full 5-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Balance cut needs a matching command in both paths and the option on the control.
- Whether G68 is balance cut or mirror image depends on the Fanuc option. Check the Star manual.
Related codes
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|---|---|
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| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Coordinate rotation on |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Coordinate rotation |
| Fadal | Coordinate rotation |
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