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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: keverett on March 24, 2012, 03:50:13 PM

Title: g73 peck drill cycle
Post by: keverett on March 24, 2012, 03:50:13 PM

Hi, I'm new to gcode and have a question about the peck drilling routine, G73.  I'd like to be able to adjust the retract distance and it seems that I can't--unless I'm missing something.  i've got the z depth to .8, R (the start depth) at 0.0 (Z), L (num of cycles ) set at 1, Q(depth of peck) is set at 20.  I'd like to be able to pull the drill clear of the material after each peck.  Can any one tell me how to do that other than programming manually with G1?

Thanks  in advance for any help

Keith

Title: Re: g73 peck drill cycle
Post by: keverett on March 24, 2012, 03:51:52 PM

Oops, Q is set at 0.20", sorry.

Title: Re: g73 peck drill cycle
Post by: Overloaded on March 24, 2012, 04:30:36 PM

Investigate G83 instead.

Title: Re: g73 peck drill cycle
Post by: keverett on March 24, 2012, 08:10:48 PM

Ok thanks, I 'll give that one a shot.