The DELAY Command `[MLEPC]`

The DELAY command is used to establish a tool dwell or a machine halt for a given amount of time, typically using a G04 code. This command is valid for all machine types but some functions may not be available on specific machines.

$\textbf{DELAY / } \big[ \,\textbf{DWELL}, \big] \mathit{seconds}$

$\textbf{DELAY / REV} ,\mathit{revolutions}$

There are two methods of controlling the length of the delay. The first method is to specify the number of seconds for which the machine should stop all movement. The second method is to specify the actual number of revolutions of the spindle during which the machine should not move. If neither DWELL or REV is specified, the delay value is assumed to be seconds.

GENER will convert a delay in seconds to one in revolutions, or vice versa, if only one delay method is available on the machine. Depending on post-processor preferences, GENER may convert between delay methods to avoid changing the feed-rate mode setting at the control.

The DELAY Command [MLEPC]

The DELAY Command `[MLEPC]`