All Posts Tagged With: "GCode"
Terms used in CNC
cad/cam
CNC Glossary
CAD (Computer-aided design) Geometry authoring tool that involves software and sometimes special-purpose hardware. Current packages range from 2D vector based drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modellers.
CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing) Considered as an NC programming tool wherein 3D models of components generated in CAD software are used to generate CNC code to drive numerical […]
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Lessons about CNC safety
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Just about any topic that is covered about working in a shop should start with safety.Yours and other people safety should be at the top of your mind.CNC is not different than any other shop topic that you will encounter. In fact, the highest levels of safety awareness should be maintained when using a […]
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CNC Process Overview
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Explanation of the process This is how I view CNC. I break it down into simple steps that I can remember. Now, they all interact, but it is good to keep them in boxes for simplicity sake. I also like to keep them in a logical, progression type order. Here they are: Design, CAD, […]
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Sample of the G-Code program
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Next, we are going to go through an example of cutting out a 2” square with a CNC Plasma Cutter. Then we will look at the G-Code to see what is happening.
2” Square G-Code: The numbers on the left of the G-Code are the sequence numbers of the code and the order it will […]
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learned G-Code now
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In a word, no. You will probably need to know how to quickly scan your G-Code if you are having problems during your machining simulation. Other then that G-Code and a CNC program are throwaway programs for the most part. What do I mean by that? Let me explain.
Let’s look at a specific […]
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CNC machine control computer
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Machine Controllers take your machining instructions from your G-Code and converts the G-Code into motion. You are off to the races.The CNC controller reads the signal pulses from your CNC control computer and then instructs the machine to move.
The CNC Controller is made up of various electrical parts. Remember earlier that I said some […]
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Learn G-Code programming
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G-Code is the common name for the programming language of CNC Machines. Somewhat of a generic, catch-all type of term for CNC programming language. Very few machines adhere to this standard today. There are as many varations as there are manufacturers.
Here is how I think of G-Code. It is a simple language built […]
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CNC computer control
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The CNC Machine Control generally resides in the shop somewhere near the CNC machine it is controlling. Control Computers don’t have to be the top of the line, every bell and whistle type of computer.These are what do the work. Save your money for a good design computer. You will save much more […]
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