CU Independent

Machine-Aware CNC Programming: Why Legacy Methods Are Failing

Many programmers can relate to watching a perfectly calculated toolpath crash into a fixture at 3 AM. The simulation may look ...
American Machinist

Optimize G-Code for Faster, More Efficient Machining

Even if your machine cycle times are shorter than average, there’s no reason not to strive for efficiency. Whether you parse through your code manually or use a G-code optimizer, improving your ...
Hackaday

Use Nodes To Code Loads Of G-code For 3D CNC Carving

Most CNC workflows start with a 3D model, which is then passed to CAM software to be converted into the G-code language that CNC machines love and understand. G-code, however, is simple enough that ...
Purdue University

Basics of G Code Programming

“Basics of G Code Programming” provides a comprehensive introduction to G code programming, which are used to create part programs, which direct CNC machines to create a part. Part programs consist of ...
American Machinist

Shop-Floor Programming Simplicity for Precision Grinding

NUMgrind simplifies machine tool programming for an extensive range of tasks, including external and internal cylindrical grinding, surface grinding, wheel shaping and dressing. The developers of a ...
Modern Machine Shop

Can ChatGPT Create Usable G-Code Programs?

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI ...
Purdue University

Basics of G Code Programming 231

Basics of G Code Programming provides a comprehensive introduction to G code programming. Programmers use G codes to create part programs, which direct CNC machines to create a part. Part programs ...