Fanuc G87 Radial Drilling Cycle: Step-by-Step Programming Guide
Fanuc G87 Radial Drilling Cycle
Fanuc G87 Radial Drilling Cycle activates the side radial drilling cycle with driven tools.
G87 Radial Drilling Cycle Example

4 radial holes at 20 mm from the workpiece zero
N34 …(turning of component) N35 M37 N36 G28 C0 N37 T101 (RADIAL BIT) N38 G54 N39 M303 S2000 N40 G94 N41 G0 X55 Z5 N42 Z-20 M8 N43 C0 M20 N44 G87 X40 F100 N45 C90 M20 N46 C180 M20 N47 C270 M20 N48 G80 N49 G0 X200 Z200 M21 N50 M305 N51 M36 N52 G95 N53 M30
NOTE: M20/M21 to use the Spindle Brake are Optional.
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