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Initial Level Return
Point R Level Return
G98
G99
Format
G98
Description
This specifies the tool position (along the Z axis) after the completion of a fixed cycle. G98 specifies a return to the initial level. The
initial level is the Z-axis tool position in effect before the fixed cycle was specified. See "Fixed Cycle (Canned Cycle) G80, G81, G82,
G85, G86 and G89" for an explanation of fixed cycles.
Format
G99
Description
This specifies the tool position (along the Z axis) after the completion of a fixed cycle. G99 specifies return to the point R level. The
point R level is set between the Z-axis position on the surface of the workpiece and the initial level. Point R is specified in order to
increase the tool movement distance at maximum speed and reduced the cutting time. Refer to "Fixed Cycle (Canned Cycle) G80, G81,
G82, G85, G86 and G89" for an explanation of fixed cycles.
Tool
Workpiece
Initial level
Point R level
Point Z
Tool
Workpiece
Initial level
Point R level
Point Z