CNC Milling Programing Guide

CNC Programming Guide
MILLING
Foreword
The purpose of this guide is to help faculty teach CNC programming without tears. Most books
currently available on CNC programming are not only inadequate, but also specific to certain CNC
control systems and aimed at the professionals in industry. Such manuals only have very basic
explanations on various codes, without adequate pictures and program examples. Therefore, they do
not help in teaching the fundamentals of CNC programming.
My company Cadem strongly believes in doing its best to bridge the gap between education and
industry, and consistently works on a lot of initiatives to achieve this. This handbook and the
attendant material is one such initiative, to provide a clear set of training material to teach CNC
programming effectively. This handbook comes free of cost to you. You can print and use it, or freely
distribute soft copies.
It is part of a package of free CNC Learning Kit CD-ROM that includes the following for both CNC
milling and turning:
-
Programming guide CNC turning and milling.

Set of sample CNC programs.
Set of tool path simulations, corresponding to the sample programs.
Demo versions of NCyclo multimedia software to teach CNC technology.
Teacher and Student handbooks for lab. Exercises.
I hope you enjoy teaching or learning using the Free CNC Learning Kit as much as I enjoyed making
it.
G.V.Dasarathi
Director, CADEM
10 December 2012
Bangalore
CAMLab - Milling Programming Guide
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Table of Contents
Program format .......................................................................................................... 3
Coordinate system ..................................................................................................... 4
Axes convention..................................................................................................... 4
Absolute, incremental coordinates ......................................................................... 6
Basic motion commands ............................................................................................ 7
G00 - Rapid traverse.............................................................................................. 7
G01 - Linear interpolation....................................................................................... 9
G02 / G03 - Circular interpolation ........................................................................ 10
G04 Dwell ......................................................................................................... 13
F, S, T commands .................................................................................................... 14
Feedrate............................................................................................................... 14
Spindle rotation .................................................................................................... 14
Tool change.......................................................................................................... 14
Cutter radius compensation (CRC) .......................................................................... 15
Necessity of CRC................................................................................................. 15
CRC Left and Right .............................................................................................. 16
Tool length compensation......................................................................................... 18
Program structure..................................................................................................... 19
Subprograms............................................................................................................ 22
Canned cycles.......................................................................................................... 25
Drilling cycle - G81 ............................................................................................... 26
Counterboring cycle - G82 ................................................................................... 28
Peck drilling cycle - G73....................................................................................... 30
Deep drilling cycle - G83 ...................................................................................... 32
Finish boring cycle - G76 ..................................................................................... 34
Tapping RH cycle - G84 ....................................................................................... 36
Tapping LH cycle - G74........................................................................................ 38
Reaming cycle - G85............................................................................................ 40
Back boring cycle - G87 ....................................................................................... 42
Return after cycle G98, G99 ............................................................................. 44
Typical G and M codes............................................................................................ 46
Full sample program................................................................................................. 48
Drawing to machined part - steps............................................................................. 50
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Program format
Program formats and commands explained in this chapter relate to the Fanuc 0MD
controller.
A CNC program consists of a number of lines, called blocks. Each block contains a
number of commands.
G01 X100.0 Y50.0 F450 is a block. It tells the tool to move along a straight line to
X100.0 Y50.0 at a feed rate of 450 mm/min.
A block consists of a set of words. Each word is a command. E.g., X100.0 is a word.
A word consists of an alphabet called the address, followed by a number. In X100.0, X is
an address.
Other than coordinates, the most commonly used words in a program are the G-codes
and M-codes.
G codes mostly involve tool motion commands like rapid motion, feed motion, circular
motion, dwell, and canned cycle codes.
M codes mostly involve machine actions like spindle on / off, tool change and coolant on
/ off.
Typical addresses
N
Block number - specifies the start of the block
G
Preparatory functions
M
Miscellaneous functions
X
X-axis coordinate
Y
Y-axis coordinate
Z
Z-axis coordinate
I
X-axis location of arc center
J
Y-axis location of arc center
K
Z-axis location of arc center
R
Radius of arc
S
Spindle speed or Cutting speed
F
Feed rate
T
Tool number
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Coordinate system
Axes convention
The axes and their directions are defined by the Right hand rule. The Z axis is along the
spindle. +Z is from the part looking towards the spindle. The thumb points in the +X
direction, while the index finger points towards +Y. The program zero is the intersection
of the axes. All coordinates in a program are referenced from this point.
Rotary axes about X,Y and Z are called A, B and C respectively. The sign of a rotary axis
is determined by the thumb and curled fingers of the right hand. If the thumb points in
the + direction of the linear axis, the other fingers point in the + direction of the
corresponding rotary axis.
Convention for linear axes right hand rule
Convention for rotary axes
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Axes directions on VMC
Axes directions on HMC
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Absolute, incremental coordinates

In Absolute programming the end point of a motion is programmed with reference to the
program zero point.
In Incremental programming the end point is specified with reference to the current tool
position.
Absolute traverse to P1, then to P2
G90 X50.0 Y20.0
X30.0 Y50.0
Absolute traverse to P1, incremental to P2
G90 X50.0 Y20.0
G91 X-20.0 Y30.0
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Basic motion commands

G00 - Rapid traverse
When the tool is moving to a position preparatory to executing a cutting motion or when
it is moving to the tool change position, the motion is a essentially a waste of time and is
executed as fast as possible. The motion is called Rapid traverse, and is executed at the
rapid traverse rate that the machine is capable of. Typical rapid traverse rates on
machines are 20 to 40 m /min., but can be as high as 100 m/min. The time taken to
execute a rapid motion is also called the Air cut time.
Format
G00 X_ Y_ Z_
X, Y, Z = coordinates of destination point
The block consists of the rapid traverse command G00 followed by the destination
coordinates.
Example
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G00 X120.0 Y50.0 Z10.0

This moves the tool at rapid from its current position to the center of the hole.
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G01 - Linear interpolation

The tool moves along a straight line in one or two axis simultaneously at a programmed
linear speed, the feed rate.
Format
G01 X_ Y_ Z_ F_
X, Y, Z = coordinates of destination point
F = Feed rate
The block consists of the linear interpolation command G01 followed by the destination
coordinates and the feed rate.
Example
G01 X-145.5 Y-50.0 F250.0

This does a linear interpolation motion from point P1 to P2 at a feed rate of 250
mm/min.
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G02 / G03 - Circular interpolation

The tool moves along a circular arc at a programmed linear speed, the feed rate.
Clockwise - G02
Counterclockwise - G03
An arc can be programmed using its radius or the coordinates of its center point.
Format
Command format using arc radius:
G02/03 X__ Y__ R__ F__
X, Y = coordinates of destination point
R = radius of arc
F = feed rate
Arc radius programming

Command format using arc center coordinates:
G02/03 X__ Y__ I__ J__ F__
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X, Z are the destination coordinates

I and J are the relative distance of the arc center with respect to the start point
I = X coord. of center - X coord. of start point of arc
J = Y coord. of center - Y coord. of start point of arc
I and J must be written with their signs
Arc center programming

Example
Arc radius programming:

G02 X-120.0 Y60.0 R35.0 F300.0
G03 X-50.0 R35.0
This moves the tool along the groove from point P1 to P2. The Y coordinate and feed rate
need not be specified in the second block since they are modal and same as in the first
block. Note the calculation of the arc radius for the center of the arc.
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Example arc radius programming:

G02 X-120.0 Y60.0 I35.0 J0 F300.0
G03 X-50.0 I35.0 J0
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G04 Dwell
A dwell command results in a temporary stoppage of all axis motions for a specified
duration. The spindle motion is not affected. It is typically used when the tool has
reached the final position in an operation and needs to stay there for a few spindle
rotations to obtain good dimensional accuracy or surface finish. For example, in a
countersinking operation when the tool reaches the final position and needs to stay there
for at least one full revolution.
Format
G04 X_
X is the dwell time in seconds.
Example
G04 X1.0
This results in a dwell of 1 second.
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F, S, T commands
Feedrate
The feed rate is specified in mm. per minute.
Format
F_
F is specfied in mm. per minute.
Example
F250.0
This means a feed rate of 250 mm/min.
Spindle rotation
Spindle rotation is started by specifying a spindle direction command and a spindle
speed command.
Spindle direction:
This is specified by an M code.
M03 : Spindle clockwise (CW)
M04 : Spindle counter-clockwise (CCW)
M05 : Spindle stop
Spindle speed:
The spindle speed is specified in rpm with the address S.
Example
S1250 M03
This block commands a spindle speed of 1250 rpm with the spindle rotating clockwise.
Tool change
The tool change command typically has the tool number and a tool change command.
When the command is executed, the tool changer causes the commanded tool to come
to the spindle.
Format
Taa M06
aa is the tool number
M06 is the tool change command
Example
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T23 M06
Cutter radius compensation (CRC)

When you command the tool to move to a position, you are actually commanding the
axis of the tool to move to the position. To mill a part along a contour, however, what
you actually need is for the periphery of the tool to move along the contour, which
means the center should be offset from the contour.
Necessity of CRC
The extra calculations to be

prone and time-consuming.
you to program for the part
side of compensation Left
moves the tool along it.
made to determine the offset contour can be tedious, error

CNC controllers fortunately have a CRC feature that enables
coordinates that are available in the drawing, and specify the
or Right. The controller determines the offset contour and
The compensated tool path must be either to the left or the right of the tool path
programmed with the coordinates from the part drawing. The direction of compensation
depends on the direction of motion and whether the tool is cutting on the inside or
outside of the part. The tool diameter too must be specified in a separate area of the
memory.
The commands are:
G41 Cutter radius compensation Left
G42 Cutter radius compensation Right
G40 Cutter radius compensation Cancel
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CRC Left and Right
Format
G00 / G01 G41 Dnn X_ Y_ for compensation Left
G00 / G01 G42 Dnn X_ Y_ for compensation Right
G00 / G01 G40 X_ Y_ for compensation Cancel
H is the tool offset number, under which the tool's radius is stored in the memory.
The command is initiated or cancelled with a G00 or G01 motion.
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Example
--------G01 G42 D23 X0 Y0 F380.0

X0 Y0
X120.0
Y55.0
G03 X105.0 Y70.0 R15.0
G01 X 15.0
G03 X0 Y55.0 R15.0
G01 Y-10.0
G40 X-50.0 Y-15.0
--------The tool starts at point P1 (X-50.0,Y-15.0) and goes around the part clockwise cutting
the shoulder. It then goes back to P1. Offset number 23 has the tool radius value of 16.
The ----- before and after these example blocks are to show that this is just a segment
of the program and not the complete program, and there are program blocks before and
after these example blocks.
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Tool length compensation

Tools used in machining a part are of different lengths. It would be extremely tedious to
write the program with these lengths taken into consideration.
Necessity of length compensation

In this picture, for example, to move to the position Z0, the programed coordinate would
be Z80, Z160, Z100 and Z200 for tools T1 to T4 respectively. Each time that a tool got
worn out and you had to change it , you would have to change the Z coordinates in the
whole program.
To eliminate this problem, machines have a length compensation feature. The program is
written for the drawing coordinates, without considering tool lengths lengths. The
lengths are entered in the controller's memory. The controller does the job of adjusting
for the tool length. A rapid motion to the coordinate Z0, for example, would be
programmed as G00 Z0 irrespective of which tool is used.
Format
G00 / G01 G43 Hnn
G43 is the length compensation activation command.
H is the tool offset number, under which the tool's length is stored in the memory.
G43 is initiated or cancelled with a G00 or G01 motion.
The tool length compensation must be activated with the first motion after every tool
change.
Example
G00 G43 H16
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Program structure
Start
The first line is the % character.
The second line is the program number, written as Onnnn. E.g., O2345 means program
number 2345.
End
The last but one line is the program end command (M02 or M30).
The last line is the % character.
Block numbers
Block numbers add clarity to the program. They are written as N_
E.g.,
--N0123 G00 G90 X100.0 Y150.0
N0124 G01 Z-10.0 F250.0
N0125 X120.0
--Block numbers are optional. They can be omitted from all blocks or included in some
blocks only. Quite often block numbers are used only in tool change blocks. The leading
zero is optional. E.g., N0005 and N5 mean the same.
Comments
Comments can be inserted to add clarity to the program. They can be operation names,
tool names, instructions to the operator, etc. Comments are inserted within brackets.
Without comments a program is just a mass of alphabets and numbers and it is difficult
to figure out what each section of the program is doing. A comment can be in a separate
block by itself, or after a set of commands, as shown below.
(RAPID TO TOOL CHANGE POSITION)
G00 X200.0 Z150.0 M05
T0202 (GROOVING TOOL)
Modal commands
A Modal command is a command that remains active till it is canceled or changed by
another command of the same family.
E.g.,
G01 X50.0 F225.0
G01 Y-5.0 F225.0
G01 X60.0 F225.0
G00 X100.0
G01 Y-80.0 F225.0
G01 X120.0 F225.0
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Here G01 and F are modal, and need not be repeated in every block. G01 remains active
till it is changed by G00. The block after G00 has it, but here F need not be repeated.
The blocks can be written as:
G01 X50.0 F225.0
Y-5.0
X60.0
G00 X100.0
G01 Y-80.0
X120.0
Sample program
This sample program is a simple full program that does a drilling operation followed by a
grooving operation.
Program block
Explanation
Program start character
O998
Program number 998
G00 G91 G28 Y0 Z0
Move to position away from part for tool change
T01 M06
Tool change to tool number 1 (16 dia. End mill)
S500 M03
Spindle speed 500 RPM, CW
G00 X-32.0 Y-40.0 M08
Move at rapid to position for milling, coolant ON
G43 H1 Z-3.0
Rapid to depth for first cut
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G01 Y40.0 F350.0
Cut 1
G00 Z-6.0
Rapid to depth for second cut
G01 Y-40.0
Cut 2
G00 Z2.0 M05
Rapid above part and spindle OFF
M09
Coolant OFF
G00 G91 G28 Y0 Z0
Rapid to tool change position and spindle OFF
T02 M06
Tool change to tool number 2 (Drill)
S1400 M03
Spindle speed 1400 RPM, CW
G00 X0 Y0 M08
Rapid to hole position, coolant ON
G43 H2 Z3.0
Rapid above part
G01 Z-23.0 F200.0
Feed into hole
G00 3.0
Rapid out of hole
G00 X-64.0 Y0
Rapid to next hole position
G01 Z-23.0 F200.0
Feed into hole
G00 3.0
Rapid out of hole
M05
Spindle OFF
G00 G91 G28 Y0 Z0 M09
Rapid to tool change position and coolant OFF
M02
Program end
End character
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Subprograms
A tool path pattern that is repeated can be stored as a subprogram and called multiple
times. Using a subprogram reduces the program length and programming time, and
makes the program more readable. A subprogram looks like a normal program, but is
terminated with an M99 command at the end instead of M02 or M30. It is called from the
main program by a subprogram call command.
Format subprogram call:
M98 Paaabbbb
M98 = subprogram call command
aaa = number of subprogram repetitions, written as a 3 digit number
bbbb = subprogram number, written as a 4 digit number
aaa and bbbb MUST be written as 3 and 4 digit numbers respectively, if necessary by
padding them with leading zeros.
E.g., M98 P0051234.
This command calls subprogram 1234, 5 times.
If a subprogram is only called once, the aaa parameter can be omitted.
E.g., M98 P1234
This calls subprogram 1234 just once.
Example:
Since the tool diameter is 80 mm. and the width of the plate is 100 mm., two cuts are
required at each depth. The tool path at each cut is:
Rapid downwards 1 mm. in Z.

Feed right till tool periphery is a little beyond the material.
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Feed up till tool periphery is a little beyond the material.

Feed left till tool periphery is a little beyond the material.
Rapid down to start position.
The program segment to face mill this part would look like this (the text in brackets is
comments, and this is exactly how you can insert comments in an actual program):
--------G00 X-45.0 Y35.0 (RAPID TO BOTTOM LEFT OF PART)
Z4.0 (RAPID TILL TOP OF PART)
(CUT 1)
G91 G00 Z-1.0 (MOVE 1 MM. DOWNWARDS)
G90 G01 X165.0 F300.0
Y70.0
X-45.0
G00 Y35.0
(CUT 2)
G90 G01 X165.0 F300.0
Y70.0
X-45.0
G00 Y35.0
(CUT 3)
G90 G01 X165.0 F300.0
Y70.0
X-45.0
G00 Y35.0
(CUT 4)
G90 G01 X165.0 F300.0
Y70.0
X-45.0
G00 Y35.0
--------Note that the tool path is the same for each cut. This segment can be put in a
subprogram that is called 4 times from the main program. The main program and
subprogram can be written like this:
Main program:
--------G00 X-45.0 Y35.0
Z4.0
G01 Z0 F250.0
M98 P0042456 (CALL SUBPROGRAM 2456, 4 TIMES)
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--------Subprogram:
%
O2456 (SUBPROGRAM 2456)
G91 G00 Z-1.0
G90 G01 X165.0 F300.0
Y70.0
X-45.0
G00 Y35.0
M99 (END OF SUBPROGRAM)
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Canned cycles
A canned cycle is a single command that executes a machining operation that is a
sequence of tool motions. The cycle typically consists of a block with data defining the
operation, like the safe approach position, final depth, etc. Once a cycle is programmed,
it is executed automatically at whichever X,Y position the tool is moved to. There is no
need to repeat the cycle at each position. The cycle is canceled with a specific cancel
command.
Canned cycles in Fanuc
G81
G82
G73
G83
G76
G84
G85
G87
G80
Drilling
Counterboring
Peck drilling
Deep drilling
Finish boring
Tapping
Reaming
Back boring
Cancel cycle
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Drilling cycle - G81

Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1. Rapid to safe position above hole.

2. Feed to bottom of hole.
3. Rapid to safe height above hole.
Format
G81 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ F_
X, Y = hole position
Z = Hole depth
R = Initial safe position
F = Feed rate
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Example
--G81 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-22.0 R2.0 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
--The tool can also be moved to the position of the first hole before calling the cycle, and
the X,Y coordinates omitted from the cycle block.
E.g., the cycle block in the example can also be written as:
G90 G00 X20.0 Y25.0
G81 Z-22.0 R2.0 F250.0
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Counterboring cycle - G82

Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rapid to safe position above hole.

Feed to bottom of hole.
Dwell.
Format
G82 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ P_ F_
X, Y = Hole position
Z = Hole depth
P = Dwell time at bottom of hole, seconds x 1000
F = Feed rate
Example
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--G82 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-4.0 R2.0 P1500 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
---
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Peck drilling cycle - G73

Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Feed by peck depth distance.
Rapid retract by 0.5 mm.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 till bottom of hole.
Format
G73 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ Q_ F_
Z = Hole depth
Q = Depth of each peck
F = Feed rate
Example
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--G73 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-42.0 R2.0 Q10.0 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
---
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Deep drilling cycle - G83

Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Feed into hole by peck depth distance.
Rapid retract to safe height above hole.
Dwell for chips to get thrown off.
Rapid into hole to 0.5 mm. above earlier feed depth.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 till bottom of hole.
Rapid retract to safe position above hole.
Format
G83 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ Q_ F_
Z = Hole depth
Q = Depth of each peck
F = Feed rate
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Example
--G83 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-42.0 R2.0 Q10.0 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
---
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Finish boring cycle - G76

Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Dwell (if required, for a blind hole).
Oriented spindle stop (the spindle stops at a particular angle).
Rapid sideways shift to disengage the tip from the bore wall.
Format
G76 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ Q_ P_ F_
Z = Hole depth
Q = Shift amount at bottom of hole
P = Dwell time at bottom of hole
F = Feed rate
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Example
--G76 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-14.0 R2.0 Q1.0 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
--There is no dwell required at the bottom since this is a through hole. P is therefore
omitted.
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Tapping RH cycle - G84

This cycle does a Right hand thread. It needs a floating tap holder.
Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Start rotation CW
Spindle stop.
Dwell (seldom used)
Start rotation CCW
Feed to safe position above hole.
Format
G84 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ P_ F_
Z = Hole depth
F = Feed rate
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Example
--G84 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-14.0 R2.0 P1000 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
--The feed rate must be = Thread pitch x spindle RPM.
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Tapping LH cycle - G74

This cycle does a Left hand thread. It needs a floating tap holder.
Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Start rotation CCW
Spindle stop.
Dwell (seldom used)
Start rotation CW
Feed to safe position above hole.
Format
G74 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ P_ F_
Z = Hole depth
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F = Feed rate
Example
--G74 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-14.0 R2.0 P1000 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
--The feed rate must be = Thread pitch x spindle RPM.
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Reaming cycle - G85

Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1. Rapid to safe position above hole.

2. Feed to bottom of hole.
3. Feed to safe position above hole.
Format
G85 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ F_
Z = Hole depth
F = Feed rate
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Example
--G85 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-14.0 R2.0 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
---
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Back boring cycle - G87

Parameters in cycle
Tool path
1. Oriented spindle stop (the spindle stops at a particular angle).

2. Rapid sideways to a position that will enable the tool to enter the bore.
3. Rapid to safe position beyond end of bore.
4. Rapid sideways to align tool axis and bore axis.
5. Spindle start.
6. Feed to spotface depth.
7. Dwell.
8. Rapid to safe position beyond end of bore.
9. Oriented spindle stop.
10. Rapid sideways to a position that will enable the tool to enter the bore.
11. Rapid out of the bore.
Format
G87 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ Q_ P_ F_
Z = Hole depth
Q = Lateral shift
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P = Dwell at bottom of hole, seconds x 1000

F = Feed rate
Example
--G87 X20.0 Y25.0 Z-10.0 R-14.0 Q4.0 P1000 F250.0

X75.0
Y60.0
X20.0
G80
---
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Return after cycle G98, G99

After machining a hole the tool can be made to either return to the safe Z position
specified as R_, or to its initial Z position before the cycle was commanded.
This is done by specifying a G98 or G99 command along with the hole position block.
G98 = return to initial position
G99 = return to R position
Tool path
Example
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G90 G00 X20.0 Y15.0

Z12.0
G99 G81 Z-10.0 R2.0 Q4.0 F250.0
Y35.0
Y55.0
G98 Y75.0 (RETURN TO INITIAL POSITION, TO CROSS OVER PROJECTION)
G99 X75.0
Y55.0
Y35.0
G98 Y15.0
G80
--G98 and G99 are used in a similar manner in all cycles. G99 is default, and is active if
you do not specify either of the commands - the tool returns to the safe position. All the
previous canned cycle examples do not have either command, and the tool will return to
the safe position in all these cases.
G98 and G99 work for all cycles except G87 - Back boring. In G87 the safe position is at
the back of the hole, and the tool always moves to it after machining the back bore.
After each hole it always moves out of the hole to the initial position.
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Typical G and M codes

G codes
G codes on a machine are decided by its controller's programming format. Machines of different
makes with the same controller will have the same set of G codes.
Sample list of G codes
G00 Positioning rapid traverse
G01 Linear interpolation (feed)
G02 Circular interpolation CW
G03 Circular interpolation CCW
G04 Dwell
G20 Inch unit
G21 Metric unit
G28 Automatic zero return
G30 2nd reference point return
G32 Thread cutting (single motion)
G40 Tool radius compensation cancel
G41 Tool radius compensation Left
G42 Tool radius compensation Right
G54-59 Work coordinate system
G73 Peck drilling cycle
G76 Finish boring cycle
G80 Cancel cycle cycle
G81 Drilling cycle
G82 Counterboring cycle
G83 Deep drilling cycle
G84 Tapping cycle
G85 Reaming cycle
G87 Back boring cycle
G90
G91
G94
G95
G98
G99
Absolute mode
Incremental mode
Feed per minute
Feed per revolution
Return to initial point in canned cycle
Return to safe position point in canned cycle
M-codes
Most M codes activate machine functions like the coolant, spindle, etc. These are decided by the
machine manufacturer, and depend on the features that are available on the machine. E.g., a
machine with a pallet changer will have an M code for pallet change. A few (like M00, M01, M02, M98,
etc. in the list below) are fixed and based on the controller.
Sample list of M codes
M00 Program stop
M01 Optional program stop
M02 Program end
M03 Spindle ON clock wise (CW)
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M04
M05
M06
M08
M09
M30
M98
M99
Spindle ON counter clock wise (CCW)

Spindle stop
Tool change
Coolant ON
Coolant OFF
End of program and reset to start
Sub program call
Sub program end
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Full sample program

This is a sample program for a part with multiple operations Face milling, Spot drilling,
Drilling and Tapping. It shows how a full program is put together.
The blocks just before a tool change typically have a number of codes specific to a
particular machine, specifically the type of its tool changer and its tool change position.
They may appear odd and unfamiliar, and may be ignored for the purpose of
understanding this program.
%
O1234
G21 G94
N1 G0 G90 G53 G49 Z0 H0
T1 M6 (50.00 MM. DIA. ROUND INSERT - FACE MILL)
(FACE MILLING)
S803 M3
G90 G00 G54 X-30. Y22.
G43 H1 Z100. M08
Z8.
G01 Z5. F315
M98 P0020055
G90 G00 Z8.
M5
Z100. M09
N2 G0 G90 G53 G49 Z0 H0
T2 M6 (10.00 MM. DIA. SPOT DRILL)
(CENTER DRILLING)
G54 X20. Y25. S891 M3
G43 H2 Z100. M08.
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G99 G81 Z-2.5 R3. F89

M98 P0056
M5
Z100. M09
N3 G0 G90 G53 G49 Z0 H0
T3 M6 (6.70 MM. DIA. TWIST DRILL)
(DRILL HOLE FOR TAP)
G54 X20. Y25. S1330 M3
G43 H3 Z100. M08
G99 G81 Z-18.013 R3. F172
M98 P0056
M5
Z100. M09
N4 G0 G90 G53 G49 Z0 H0
T4 M6 (M8.00 X 1.25 TAP)
(TAPPING)
G54 X20. Y25. S596 M3
G43 H4 Z100. M08
G99 G84 Z-14. R3. F745.
M98 P0056
M5
Z100. M09
X100. Y100.
M30
O55 (SUB PROGRAM FACE MILLING)
G01 G91 Z-2.5 F360.0
G90 X125.
Y63.
X-30.
Y22.
M99
O56 (SUB PROGRAM - HOLES)
X75.
Y60.
X20.
G80
M99
%
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Drawing to machined part - steps

A common misconception is that writing the NC program is the main job involved in CNC
machining, and that knowing how to write a program is enough to turn out parts from a
CNC machine. The fact is that only a small amount of thinking is involved in actually
writing the program.
The complete sequence of steps involved in generating a machined part from the
drawing is:
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About Cadem
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range of industrial products for CAD/CAM and DNC are enabling shop floors to improve the productivity of their CNC
machines. Many of India's best known CNC shop floors use the products. Cadem's products are exported to 30 countries,
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The Productivity Institute of the IMTMA (Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association) uses Cadem software and
know-how for training engineers from industry around the country.
Cadem has won the coveted CMTI-PMT Trust award for Best Design Innovation Award 3 times and was named as one of
the TOP 100 Innovators in 2007 by NASSCOM.
Developed in India with pride, used worldwide.
About the author

G.V. Dasarathi has a BE in Mechanical
Engineering from NIT, Surat and an
M.Tech. in Production Technology
from IIT, Kharagpur. He has been
involved with CNC machining for the
past 25 years.He started his career in
Bharat Earth Movers Ltd., KGF, where
he was in charge of the CNC cell
machining. His next stint was in the
Government Tool Room and Training
Centre, Bangalore and he was in
charge of the CAD/CAM programming
cell and CNC machining cell.
Later in 1990, he founded Cadem
Technologies Pvt.Ltd. At CADEM he is
responsible for the design and
architecture of the award winning
CNC software products for CAD/CAM,
DNC and CNC education.
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