Denford Mirac PC CNC Lathe: G & M Code Referen

  

   The Denford Mirac PC CNC lathe uses standard G and M codes for programming. Below is a general list of common G and M codes that may apply. However, variations might exist depending on the specific version of the Denford software, so consulting the machine's manual is recommended.

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Common G Codes

Code	Function
G00	Rapid positioning
G01	Linear interpolation (feedrate controlled)
G02	Circular interpolation (CW)
G03	Circular interpolation (CCW)
G04	Dwell
G17	XY plane selection
G18	ZX plane selection
G20	Programming in inches
G21	Programming in millimeters
G28	Return to machine zero
G40	Cancel cutter radius compensation
G41	Cutter radius compensation (left)
G42	Cutter radius compensation (right)
G90	Absolute programming
G91	Incremental programming
G94	Feed per minute
G95	Feed per revolution

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Common M Codes

Code	Function
M00	Program stop
M01	Optional stop
M03	Spindle on (clockwise)
M04	Spindle on (counterclockwise)
M05	Spindle stop
M08	Coolant on
M09	Coolant off
M30	Program end and rewind
M98	Subprogram call
M99	Subprogram end

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Example Program

G21               ; Set units to millimeters
G90               ; Absolute programming
G00 X0 Z0         ; Rapid move to start position
G01 X20 Z-30 F100 ; Linear cut with feedrate
G02 X30 Z-40 R10  ; Clockwise arc
G01 X50 Z-50 F50  ; Linear cut with slower feedrate
M05               ; Stop spindle
M30               ; End of program