Use G53 Instead of G28 to Send Your Haas Mill to Home Position – Haas Automation Tip of the Day

Use G53 Instead of G28 to Send Your Haas Mill to Home Position – Haas Automation Tip of the Day

Jul 1, 2026

Are you using a G28 command to send your machine table or tools to home position? In this Tip-of-the-Day, Mark demonstrates how using a G53 command instead not only saves valuable cycle time, but also reduces the risk of crashing your machine. Mark walks you through both G-codes, and explains how and when to use each one. Anyone who programs or operates a machine should watch this video!

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