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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: sk8serg on August 17, 2009, 04:12:04 PM

Title: z circular
Post by: sk8serg on August 17, 2009, 04:12:04 PM

is there a g code like g2 and g2 for z axis?
write an example

Title: Re: z circular
Post by: ger21 on August 17, 2009, 05:44:45 PM

Yes, G2 and G3 :) First, use G18 to switch to the XZ plane. use G17 to switch back to XY plane. and G19 for YZ plane.

Title: Re: z circular
Post by: RICH on August 17, 2009, 10:34:47 PM

Make sure you don't get confused on the rotation of an arc as it relates to the different planes.
RICH