G03

Gee Zero Three: Circular Interpolation – Anti-Clockwise

G03 Commands the machine to move in a circular motion rather than a straight line between two points.

Syntax:

G03 X*.* Z*.* R*.*

  • X*.* being the finish point of the arc in the X axis
  • Z*.* being the finish point of the arc in the Z axis
  • R*.* being the radius of the arc required

Option: Alternative

G03 X*.* Z*.* I*.* K*.*

  • X*.* being the finish point of the arc in the X axis
  • Z*.* being the finish point of the arc in the Z axis
  • I*.* being the distance from the arc start point to the arc centre point in the X axis
  • K*.* being the distance from the arc start point to the arc centre point in the Z axis

G03 Is A Modal Command