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G-Code Programming for CNC Foundations

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Overview

Learn the basics of G-code programming. Learn how to cut real-world objects on a CNC machine using G-code routines.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
How to use the exercise files

1. CNC Concepts

Understand work coordinate systems
Absolute and incremental commands: G90 and G91
Understand tool offsets
Modal functions
Safety block
Safety checks
G-code editors and simulators
Programming resources

2. G-Codes

G00: Rapid moves
G01: Feed moves
G02 and G03: Circular interpolation
G04: Dwell
G17, G18, and G19: Plane selection
G20 and G21: Unit system selection
G28: Return to machine zero position
G53: Machine coordinate system selection
G41, G42, and G40: Cutter compensation
G81, G82, and G80: Drilling canned cycle
G83: Peck drilling cycle
G84: Tapping

3. M-Codes

M00: Program stop
M01: Optional stop
M03, M04, and M05: Spindle on and off
M06: Tool change
M08: Coolant

4. Sample Programs

Write a sample program
Review the program code

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Gabriel Corbett

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