The G86 cycle is intended for boring. This cycle uses a P number for the number of seconds to dwell.

Program: G86 X~ Y~ Z~ A~ R~ L~ P~

The G86 cycle is as follows:

• Step 1: Preliminary canned cycle motion.
• Step 2: Move the Z-axis only at the current feed rate to the Z position.
• Step 3: Dwell for the P number of seconds.
• Step 4: Stop the spindle turning.
• Step 5: Retract the Z-axis at traverse rate to clear Z.
• Step 6: Restart the spindle in the direction it was going.
• Step 7: Move the Z-axis only at the current feed rate to the Z position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

It’s an error if:

• The spindle is not turning before this cycle is executed