Which of the following G-codes is used for imperial units?

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  1. G20
  2. G21
  3. G04
  4. G28

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Option 1 : G20
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Explanation:

Part programming for CNC machine

  • Part programming is a program done for the production of a component by using standard codes known as the part program.
  • Code is nothing but the name of a program written for producing standard movement of the tool.

G-codes: These are the general-purpose codes. Some of the G codes with their purpose are:​

G-Code

Function

G-00

Rapid transverse

G-01

Linear interpolation

G-02

Circular interpolation (CW)

G-03

Circular interpolation (CCW)

G-04

Dwell

G-05

Hold/Delay

G-06

Parabolic Interpolation

G-08

Acceleration of feed rate

G-09

Deceleration of feed rate

G-17

XY Plane designation

G-18

ZX Plane designation

G-19

YZ Plane designation

G-20

English units of input

G-21

Metric units of input

G-35

Thread cutting, linearly decreasing lead

G-40

Cutter compensation cancels to zero

G-41

Cutter radius compensation - offset left

G-42

Cutter radius compensation - offset right

G-43

Cutter compensation positive

G-44

Cutter compensation negative

G-63

Tapping cycle

G-64

Change in feed rate or speed

G-70

Dimensioning in inch units

G-71

Dimensioning in metric units

G-80

Canned cycle cancelled

G-81

Canned drilling cycle

G-89

Canned boring cycle

G-90

Absolute input dimensions

G-91

Incremental input dimensions

G-97

Spindle speed in revolution per minute

Important Point

M-codes: These are the miscellaneous codes that tell a machine how to act.

Some of the M-codes with their purpose are:

M-Code

Purpose

M00

Program stop

M01

Optional program stop

M02

Program end

M03

Spindle ON clockwise

M04

Spindle ON counterclockwise

M05

Spindle OFF

M06

Tool change

M08

Coolant ON

M09

Coolant OFF

M10

Chuck or rotary table clamp ON

M11

Chuck or rotary table clamp OFF

M30

Program end, return to start

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