The G04 command is used to pause (dwell) program execution for a specified period of time.

A dwell can be inserted anywhere within a CNC program and will delay execution of the next program block by the defined time.

G04 is a modal command.

Syntax & Parameters

P Value

The P value is required and defines the dwell time.
The value is specified in milliseconds.

Example Program

N10 G04 P2000 

Explanation:

The program will pause for 2 seconds before continuing with the next program block.