G01: Linear Move

Overview

• The G01 command instructs a move in a straight line to a designated coordinate position at a specified feed rate, typically used for cutting operations.

Command Format

• Syntax: G01 X... Y... Z... E... F...
• Axes X... Y... Z...E...
  • Target coordinate positions to move to.
  • If an axis is not specified, then no motion will occur for it.
  • Feed Rate F...
    • The speed at which the movement should occur
    • If the feed rate is not specified, then the last used feed rate will be used
  • Units:
    • Defaults to units/min
    • Where units are changed by Modal Group Modal 6 commands ( G20 and G21 : Inches and Metric )
  • This is also dependent on Group 9 ( G94 Units per Minute Mode )
  • Move End Point:
    • The end point for the linear movement can be specified in either incremental (G91) or absolute (G90) values.
    • In absolute programming (G90), the machine moves to a specific point in the coordinate system.
    • In incremental programming (G91), the machine moves a specified distance from its current position.

  Examples

  • G01 X50 Y25 F150 moves the tool to coordinates X50, Y25 at a feed rate of 150 units/min

  Details

  • Axes not specified by the G01 command do not move.

  See Also:

  • G90 ( G90 and G91 Absolute and Incremental Mode )
  • G91 ( G90 and G91 Absolute and Incremental Mode)
  • G54-G59 ( G54 G59 Work Coordinate Systems)
  • G94 ( G94 Units per Minute Mode )
  • G40, G41, G43, G44 ( G43, G44, and G49 Tool Length Offset)