G01

Machining center, LatheModal, group 01

Linear interpolation (cutting feed)

⌨Format and notes

G01 X_ Y_ Z_ F_ (lathe: G01 X(U)_ Z(W)_ F_)

Diagram: Rapid (G00) and cutting feed (G01) paths

RapidCutting feedWorkpieceNot always a straight lineG00 Rapid traverseAxes move together,each at its max speedG01 Cutting feedStraight to end point at FStartEnd
G01 cuts in a straight line from start to end at the feed set by F (combined speed of all axes). The dotted line in the figure is the G00 rapid move.

📚Sources

The meaning shown agrees in at least two sources (agreement confirmed). Explanations are written in our own words.

  1. Mitsubishi Electric — The Basics of CNC Machining Programming (for Machining center) e-Learning material (PDF) mitsubishielectric.com
  2. Mitsubishi Electric — The Basics of CNC Machining Programming (for Lathe) e-Learning material (PDF, BNP-C8027-688) mitsubishielectric.com
  3. Siemens AG — SINUMERIK 802D sl/840D/840D sl/840Di/840Di sl/810D Programming Manual ISO Milling, 04.2007 Edition (6FC5398-7BP10-0BA0) cache.industry.siemens.com
  4. Haas Automation, Inc. — Mill Operator's Manual – 17 Mill G-Codes (online version) haascnc.com
  5. Haas Automation, Inc. — Lathe Operator's Manual – 16 Lathe G-Codes (online version) haascnc.com
  6. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA — The NIST RS274NGC Interpreter – Version 3 (NISTIR 6556, 2000) nvlpubs.nist.gov
  7. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Human Resources Development Bureau, Office of the Councillor for Skills Evaluation — Human resource development manual using the practical exam tasks of the Grade 3 Skilled Worker Test: CNC lathe work (March 2018) waza.mhlw.go.jp