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# 11.5 G84 Cycle

The G84 cycle is intended for right-hand tapping.

0. Preliminary motion, as described above.

1. Start speed-feed synchronization.

2. Move the Z-axis only at the current feed rate to the Z position.

3. Stop the spindle.

4. Start the spindle counterclockwise.

5. Retract the Z-axis at the current feed rate to clear Z.

6. If speed-feed synch was not on before the cycle started, stop it.

7. Stop the spindle.

8. Start the spindle clockwise.