G-code, M-code, and Setting
G17 XY Plane / G18 XZ Plane / G19 YZ Plane (Group 02)
This code defines the plane in which tool path motion is performed. Programming tool nose radius compensation
G41 or G42 applies Tool Radius cutter compensation in the G17 plane, regardless of whether G112 is active or not.
For more information, refer to Cutter Compensation in the Programming section. Plane selection codes are modal
and remain in effect until another plane is selected.
G17, G18, and G19 Plane Selection
Program format with tool nose compensation:
G17 G01 X_ Y_ F_ ;
G40 G01 X_ Y_ I_ J_ F_ ;
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