G88

Machining center, LatheModal, group 09

Boring cycle (dwell at the hole bottom, spindle stop, manual retract)

⌨On machining centers

G88 X_ Y_ Z_ R_ P_ F_ K_

◎On lathes: Side tapping cycle (live tooling, systems A/B)

The same number means something different on lathes (FANUC-type G-code system A). Group 10.

≠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 centerexistenceNo G88 in the ISO Milling G-code table
HaasMachining centerexistenceNo G88 in the list

📚Sources

The meaning shown agrees in at least two sources (one source only, for reference). Explanations are written in our own words.

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