Can I use G83 on non-Z axis?

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Can I use G83 on non-Z axis?

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Is there a way to use a G83 code for drilling with the 4th axis? I have my bed mill set up with the head being axis z and the quill being the 4th axis. The inetia load of moving the entire head and counterweight for rapid drilling of parts with many deep holes is not ideal. I want to keep the head as the Z axis for machining since it has very little backlash. I am driving the quill with the 4th axis. The backlash is too great for machining but OK for drilling. I was wondering if anyone knows how to swap an axis for G83 or edit the background G83 code to make it functional with the 4th axis.
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