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CNC G Code: G04
2:40 pm | December 9, 2011

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Dwell

Takes the argument P, which is the dwell time in seconds or milliseconds.

If a decimal point is used, the time will be seconds; if it is omitted, the time will be in milliseconds (1/1000 of a second).

Example 1:

G04 P12.0;

This code will cause the program to delay for twelve seconds.

Example 2:

G04 P12;

Will cause the program to pause for 12 milliseconds (or .012 seconds).

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