G18 Plane selection Z-X

Defines that the circular interpolation is to take place in the Z-X plane. The plane selection process takes effect modally and must be placed before the circular interpolation command in the G-code.

Syntax: Observe Note on the syntax explanation.

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Example:

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Implementation in the SRL program:

Plane definition cannot be executed as a standalone command in the SRL program. Plane selection is a fixed part of the CIRC block. The plane can be equivalently defined via the setting in the CIRC_EXPLICIT command "Plane := ZX".