G94

Machining center, LatheModal, group 05

Feed per minute (mm/min)

⌨On machining centers

G94 G01 X_ F_ (F is in mm/min)

◎On lathes: Face cutting cycle (single canned cycle, G-code system A)

The same number means something different on lathes (FANUC-type G-code system A). Group 01.

G94 X(U)_ Z(W)_ F_ (R_ for taper)

Diagram (lathe): the 4 motions of G94 (lathe)

RapidCutting feed①②③④ZXStart point① Rapid to Z② Feed, cut to X③ Feed out④ Rapid to start
Facing version of G90: ① infeed to Z ② cut in X (toward center) ③ retract ④ return. Repeat blocks changing only Z to face step by step.

≠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
HaasLatheFormatTaper (conical surface) is K_

📚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. Haas Automation, Inc. — Mill Operator's Manual – 17 Mill G-Codes (online version) haascnc.com
  3. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA — The NIST RS274NGC Interpreter – Version 3 (NISTIR 6556, 2000) nvlpubs.nist.gov
  4. Saitama University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, practical training — Machining center program 2019 (training NC program O19-0101, with comments) jisshu.mech.saitama-u.ac.jp
  5. Siemens AG — SINUMERIK 802D sl/840D/840D sl/840Di/840Di sl/810D Programming Manual ISO Turning, 04.2007 Edition cache.industry.siemens.com
  6. Haas Automation, Inc. — G-code, M-code, and Setting (per-code explanation pages) haascnc.com
  7. Haas Automation, Inc. — Lathe Operator's Manual – 16 Lathe G-Codes (online version) haascnc.com