Drill
Lathes support common drill G-code cycles, including G81.
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Figure 8.33: Drill
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Rules for Drilling
- Consider using progressively larger drills to make a large hole.
- Use a canned cycle when possible. If programming using line and rapid moves, be sure to extract the tool completely from the bore before changing tools.
- Use the shortest drill possible to reduce tool chatter and produce a more accurate hole.