Remarks

If axes are released or fetched after programming G61 or G261/G260 (contouring at block end), the contouring mode cannot be executed.

Programing Example

Contouring mode is not executed

N10 G01  X100  Y0  Z0  F1000

N20 G01  X50   Y50  G61

N30 #PUT AX [Z](Contouring mode is not executed)

N40 G01  X100

N50 M30

With interim point contouring, the shape of the curve depends on the choice of interim point. The following curve shape is also possible: