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G81 Canned Cycle (Fanuc VMC): Complete Guide

G81 is the simplest drilling canned cycle. It rapids to a safe clearance plane (R), feeds straight to the programmed depth (Z), and retracts—either back to the R-plane (G99) or all the way to the initial plane (G98). Use it for shallow to moderate depth holes where you do not need pecking or a dwell.