Haas VF Series Operator's Manual

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G CODES
June 1999
G47 P0 (ENGRAVE THIS)
will produce
ENGRAVE THIS
Note that P0 is used, instead of P1, for Literal String Engraving.
EXAMPLE
This example will create the figure shown.
G47 P0 X2.0 Y2.0 I45. J.5 R.05 Z-.005 F15.0 E10.0 (TEXT TO ENGRAVE)
In this example:
G47 P0 select Literal String Engraving
X2.0 Y2.0 select 2.0, 2.0 as the starting point for the text.
I45. places the text at a positive 45 degree angle
J.5 sets the text height to 0.5 inch
R.05 commands the cutter to retract to .05 inches (mm) above the cutting plane after engraving
Z-.005 selects a .005 inch (mm) deep cut
F15.0 selects an engraving feed rate of 15 units/min
E10.0 commands the cutter to plunge at a rate of 10 units/min

Haas VF Series Specifications

General

Machine Type	Vertical Machining Center
Control	Haas CNC Control
Z-Axis Travel	20-30 inches (varies by model)
Y-Axis Travel	16 - 30 inches (varies by model)
Spindle Motor	20-30 hp (depending on model)
Tool Capacity	20-40 tools (varies by model)