Linear Interpolation
Command | G1 or G01 (standard setting) |
Cancellation |
Under linear interpolation the tool moves, with feedrate F, along a straight line that can be freely located in space. The movement of the axes involved is completed at the same moment.
The feedrate (short: feed), F, describes the rate of displacement in millimeters per minute. This value is effective globally, so that it is not necessary to program it again if the same feed is to be used later for other geometrical movements.
Sample:
N10 G90
N20 G01 X100.1 Y200 F6000
In this example the axes are moved linearly to the position described. The Z axis is not mentioned in this program, and therefore retains its old position.