G21

Machining center, LatheModal, group 06

Metric (mm) input

⌨Format and notes

G21

≠Differences between controls and machines

The same code can be written or assigned differently depending on the CNC control and the machine builder. Always check your machine’s manual.

SourceMachineItemDetail
Siemens (ISO dialect)Machining centercodeG71 (Siemens native mode)In Siemens native mode, G71 is metric. Unrelated to the lathe G71 (rough turning cycle)

📚Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. Siemens AG — SINUMERIK 802D sl/840D/840D sl/840Di/840Di sl/810D Programming Manual ISO Turning, 04.2007 Edition cache.industry.siemens.com
  3. Haas Automation, Inc. — Mill Operator's Manual – 17 Mill G-Codes (online version) haascnc.com
  4. Haas Automation, Inc. — Lathe Operator's Manual – 16 Lathe G-Codes (online version) haascnc.com
  5. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA — The NIST RS274NGC Interpreter – Version 3 (NISTIR 6556, 2000) nvlpubs.nist.gov