Is It Possible To Create Peck Cycles With Macros?

We all use peck drilling cycles, but is it possible to write our own longhand peck cycles using macros? This week, Marc from G-Code Tutor dives deep into writing macro programs. Marc starts by defining the variables that we will use, as we will be recalling them later within the program. The next stage is to set up our work environment with a safety line, tool call, and move our drill into the initial position. Once this stage is completed, we can move on to the hard part—the macro program section. For the peck drill macro to work, we are going to use a WHILE loop. This section will keep repeating until the final depth is achieved. Then, the final part of our program moves the tool home, turns off the coolant and spindle, and ends the program in a safe way. This example program is a thought experiment; it has not been tested on a machine and should not be copy-pasted into your machine with the expectation that it will work. As each machine is slightly different, you should never copy the code you find online. Did this blow your mind? You can learn how to think in macros with Marc’s CNC courses over at GCodeTutor.com.