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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: TheGreenMachine on July 01, 2010, 05:47:52 PM

Title: Cutting a arc on the Z axis
Post by: TheGreenMachine on July 01, 2010, 05:47:52 PM

I have never cut a arc on the Z axis before, how do I accomplish this.  My start point is Z0 X2.3109, end point X2.0948 Z0.2882, Radius 0.3.  Is it as simple as G02 X2.0948 Z0.2882 R0.3?

Title: Re: Cutting a arc on the Z axis
Post by: ger21 on July 01, 2010, 07:19:53 PM

Do a G18 first to switch to the XZ plane, and G17 to switch back. G19 is the YZ plane.

Title: Re: Cutting a arc on the Z axis
Post by: TheGreenMachine on July 01, 2010, 08:00:03 PM

GER21, that makes sense.  Thanks.