Rapid Traverse (G00)

Set the interpolation mode to “rapid, linear”. The interpolation mode applies to this block and all succeeding blocks until it is reset by G01, G02 or G03. G00 is the default interpolation mode.

If G00 is active, programming of a point (see X) will result in a linear geometry segment that is processed with maximum velocity. The programmed velocity is not considered. G00 is typically used to position the tool. For machining G01 should be used, which considers the programmed velocity.

G01, G02, G03, G04, G58 and G59 are mutually exclusive. They must not be programmed in a common block.

Example:

The resulting path of the following example is shown in Figure “ExampleG00”. The first block N10 rapidly moves the tool to position X20, Y10, Z30. The resulting geometry segment is a line in space. The orientation remains unchanged. The second block N20 performs a rapid movement to X50, Y10, Z30. There is no need to denote G00 in this line, since interpolation is modal.

N10 G00 X20 Y10 Z30
N20 X50
M02

Figure “ExampleG00”.