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<h2>Rapid Traverse Positioning Parameters</h2>

<p CLASS=Paragraph>This option allows you to define the codes and format 
 necessary for the GPM to output rapid motion.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph>A Rapid Traverse is performed at the maximum linear 
 feedrate of the machine tool. This feedrate is usually defined by telling 
 the controller to move at its maximum speed (typically, G00). You can 
 specify the following rapid traverse positioning parameters:</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid Motion Traverse 
 Feedrate</span> - Specify the rapid feedrate. This is only used to calculate 
 machining time.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid Z Axis Positioning 
 Mode </span>- This allows you to define how the Z (spindle) axis moves 
 during a rapid move.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph>There are four types of Z axis modes:</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid Motion G 
 Code And Z, V Or W Word Address </span>- causes the GPM to output a G 
 Code (G00) and a coordinate in the Z, V, or W axis.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">G80 And R (Rapid 
 Clearance Point) Word Address </span>- causes the GPM to output a G80 
 and a coordinate using the R word address character.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">G87 And R And Z 
 Word Addresses </span>- causes the GPM to output the G87 cycle code and 
 a coordinate using the R word address character and a Z coordinate of 
 the same value.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">G80 And R (Rapid 
 Clearance Point) In Cycles Only </span>- causes the GPM to output a G80 
 and a coordinate using the R word address character in machine cycles 
 only. The GPM uses the Traverse G Code (usually G00) and Z, V or W axis 
 for all rapid moves outside of machine cycles.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph><span style="font-weight: bold;">Work Plane Change For 
 Traverse Positioning</span> - This allows you to specify whether the GPM 
 outputs work plane changes for rapid motions.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph>If the tool is moving towards the part, the GPM outputs 
 a rapid X Y move, then a rapid Z move. If the tool is moving away from 
 the part, the GPM outputs a rapid Z move, then a rapid X Y move.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid Motion Feedrate 
 Code</span> - This allows you to specify if there is a code in addition 
 to the G code for rapid, and if a particular feedrate mode (G93, G94, 
 G95) is required. It also provides for designating a letter(s) only code 
 for rapid (e.g., &quot;R&quot; for Bostomatics or a &quot;/&quot; preceding 
 the coordinates as required by Bandit controls).</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">F Code In Ipm (G94) 
 Mode For Rapid Traverse</span> - This allows you to specify a feedrate 
 value that the GPM outputs to cause a rapid motion. (This is commonly 
 a 0, which causes the GPM to output an F0 with G94 for rapid).</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">F Code In</span> 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ipr (G95) Mode For Rapid Traverse</span> 
 - This allows you to specify a feedrate value that the GPM outputs to 
 cause a rapid motion. (This is commonly a 0, which causes the GPM to output 
 an F0 with G95 for rapid).</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">F Code In</span> 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Frn (G93) Mode For Rapid Traverse</span> 
 - This allows you to specify a feedrate value that the GPM outputs to 
 cause a rapid motion. (This is commonly a 0, which causes the GPM to output 
 an F0 with G93 for rapid).</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">F Code In</span> 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Mode For Rapid Traverse</span> 
 - This allows you to specify a feedrate value that the GPM outputs to 
 cause a rapid motion. (This is commonly a 0, which causes the GPM to output 
 an F0 with the current mode).</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">F Code Is Calculated 
 Frn From Rapid Rate</span> -This option causes the GPM to calculate a 
 Feed Rate Number based on the Maximum Feedrate and the distance the machine 
 tool must move.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Letter Only Code 
 For Rapid Traverse</span> - This option causes the GPM to output the character 
 string you enter in a Rapid Traverse block. The string can contain letters 
 and numbers. The system will interpret them all as characters.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt>This option can also be used to pass Character Codes 
 through the GPM (e.g. &lt;107&gt;).</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Slash Precedes 
 Coordinates For Rapid Rate</span> - This option causes the GPM to output 
 a slash (/) before each coordinate component in a Rapid Traverse block.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Feedrate Code Not 
 Required For Rapid Traverse</span> - This option prevents the GPM from 
 outputting feedrate codes for rapid traverse. This is the default setting.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph><span style="font-weight: bold;">Use Optional G And 
 F Codes For Small Rapid Moves</span> - This option allows you to specify 
 G and F Codes that are output for moves based on their length. You can 
 specify the length parameter, and the actions that should be taken if 
 the move is either greater than or less than that parameter. If you choose 
 this option you have the following choices:</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid Feedrate 
 Code; Delta Move Greater Than Defined - </span>When you select this option 
 you can define the rapid feedrate code that the GPM outputs when the move 
 is greater than specified. You have the same options as for RAPID MOTION 
 FEEDRATE CODES on page 1-31.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid G Code; Coarse 
 Mode Delta Move Greater Than Defined - </span>When you select this option 
 you can define the G code that the GPM outputs when the move is greater 
 than specified when in coarse mode.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid G Code; Fine 
 Mode Delta Move Greater Than Defined - </span>When you select this option 
 you can define the G code that the GPM outputs when the move is greater 
 than specified when in fine mode.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid Feedrate 
 Code; Delta Move Less Than Defined - </span>When you select this option 
 you can define the rapid feedrate code that the GPM outputs when the move 
 is less than specified. This allows you to handle acceleration and deceleration 
 differently for extremely small rapid moves. You have the same options 
 as for RAPID MOTION FEEDRATE CODES on page 1-31.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid G Code; Coarse 
 Mode Delta Move Less Than Defined - </span>When you select this option 
 you can define the G code that the GPM outputs when the move is less than 
 specified when in coarse mode.</p>

<p CLASS=ListBulletTxt><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rapid G Code; Fine 
 Mode Delta Move Less Than Defined - </span>When you select this option 
 you can define the G code that the GPM outputs when the move is less than 
 specified when in fine mode.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph><span style="font-weight: bold;">Canned Cycle Rapid 
 Traverse Rate</span> - This allows you specify whether the Rapid Traverse 
 Feedrate Code is output in the canned cycle output block. If it is output, 
 then you can specify the feedrate value and format for the word address 
 output code.</p>

<p CLASS=Paragraph><span style="font-weight: bold;">Use Rapid Code(s) When 
 Feedrate Is At Maximum</span> - This option allows you to use the rapid 
 traverse codes when the feedrate is at the maximum machine feedrate.</p>

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