Moves the tool at maximum speed to a specific coordinate. Used for non-cutting air moves.
If G-code is about movement, M-code is about . These commands act like switches to turn parts of the machine on or off.
Quickly fixing a minor error at the controller without going back to the office.
The bread and butter of milling. Moves the tool in a straight line at a defined feed rate .
Cleaning up "bloated" code to reduce cycle times.
Understanding exactly where the tool is headed before you hit the green button.