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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: MB76 on August 17, 2016, 06:48:28 PM

Title: Staright cut
Post by: MB76 on August 17, 2016, 06:48:28 PM

Hi Fairly new to cnc plasma cutting, I had the code written down so I could cut a staright cut, can't find the code, can anyone help please? think it started with GO1

Any help much appreciated Dave

Title: Re: Staright cut
Post by: garyhlucas on August 17, 2016, 07:31:43 PM

G1 X1 Y1 cuts a straight line from where you are currently to a point 1 unit to the right and 1 unit forward, IF you are in incremental mode, but if the mode is absolute it may move or not depending on the starting point.  G2 is arc to right, G3 is arc to left and both require an I and J which describe where the center is, depending on whether it is incremental or absolute.  You are gonna want to study up on this a bit!