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7.3.14 Engrave Sequential Serial Number – G47
To engrave a serial number, either alone or added to the end of any desired text, program: Z~ R~
X~ Y~ P~ Q~ D~
Word Definition
Z~ The depth of cut of the engraving.
R~ The retract height between character segments in the numbers.
X~
If present, species the starng ‘X’ posion, or the le side of the serial number. If omied, the
current X posion is assumed.
Y~
If present, species the starng ‘Y’ posion, or the boom side of the serial number. If omied,
the current Y posion is assumed.
P~ If present, is the ‘X’ extent (width) in current units (inches or millimeters) of the engraved number.
Q~ If present, is the ‘Y’ extent (height) in current units (inches or millimeters) of the engraved number.
D~
If present, is the requested number of decimals of the engraved number. If the requested D value
is more than the number of decimals in the serial number, the serial number will show leading
zeros. If the requested D value is less than the number of decimals in the serial number, only the
digits of the serial number will show. For example: a serial number of 10 where D = 4 engraves as
0010; a serial number of 9056 where D = 3 engraves as 9056.
It is an error if:
• Cuer Compensaon is on
• The Z number is unspecied
• The R number is unspecied
• The Z number is greater than the R number
• The P number is too small (determined by the font used)
• The Q number is too small (determined by the font used)
7.3.15 G49 Cancel Tool Length Compensation – G49
To cancel tool length compensaon, program: G49