In this new video provided by ‪@GCodeTutor‬ Marc Cronin, we will take a look at the tool planes that we use when programming Gcode on a CNC machine.

When programming Gcode on a CNC machine, we've got three planes (and codes) to choose from:
G17 if you are planning to work on in the X&Y plane
G18 if you are planning to work on in the X&Z plane
G19 if you are planning to work on in the Y&Z plane

Typically CNC programmers specify the working plane when the application involves machining radii. When we select G18 or G19, the tool will be machining a radius offthetable, going up and down the Zaxis, while we select the G17 command normally the default plane the tool will go around the machine bed.

Although planes mostly used when programming CNC milling machines, there are situations where CNC programmers are required to specify planes on CNC lathe application. On a CNC lathe with live tooling or a millturn machine, we would use this Gcodes to tell the machine which axis we are working on.
So on a lathe, a G17 would be the standard turning plane and, as for milling machines, this is the shape we tend to default the machine back into when it powers up.
G18 is typically used when working with live tooling on the face of the part. A typical example is an operation that requires to drill holes offcenter on the face of the workpiece using driven tooling.
G19 is typically used for side operations, such as drilling a hole on the side of the material towards the centerline.

To learn more about planes and Gcode editing or improve your programming skills visit Gcodetutor.com (https://rb.gy/7yzqfn).

Stay tuned for more machining videos!

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Recommended CNC programming books:
Fanuc CNC Custom Macros https://amzn.to/370yX0P
CNC Programming Handbook https://amzn.to/2MPxT9g
CNC Programming Techniques https://amzn.to/3aTS4el

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