Code reference
G76 Threading Cycle on Fanuc, Explained Simply
G76 is two lines that delegate a whole threading job: the first line sets the campaign rules, the second describes the thread. Each word, plainly explained.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Code reference
G92 vs G76 Threading on a Lathe: Per-Pass vs Delegated
G92 cuts one synchronized threading pass per block you write; G76 plans the whole sequence from two lines. When manual control of passes earns its keep.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Guides
How to Fix a Cross-Threaded Part With G-Code: The Honest Path
Most cross-threaded parts are scrap, and knowing why takes one paragraph. For the salvageable cases, the thread pickup procedure is the real answer.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Practice
Lathe Threading Pullout Codes M23 and M24, Demystified
M23 and M24 commonly toggle the chamfered thread pullout on Fanuc-family lathes: the angled exit at the end of each pass. What it does, and the caveats.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Code reference
Left-Hand Threading M-Code: M04 vs M03 Explained
A left-hand tap runs on M04, the reverse spindle code, with the G74 cycle on mills. For single-point threading, the spindle and feed direction together set the hand.
Lawrence Arya··5 min