[Reza Naima] has been using an Arduino as the center of his CNC setup for quite some time now. It handles three stepper motors, limiting switches, e-stop, and spindle control. The sketch he’s using ...

Here’s a beautiful desktop CNC mill which had one big drawback: it used a proprietary interface for driving it. To increase the flexibility of the tool it was hacked to work with G-Code. The project ...

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 ...

Moving from 3-axis to 5-axis machining? Yeah, it’s a big jump. And honestly, the hardest part isn’t learning new G-codes or figuring out your CAM software—it’s wrapping your head around how these ...

“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 ...

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Preparedness in CNC programming can result in higher-quality finished parts, less waste, lower costs and faster turnaround times. Prep time is a game-changer in CNC machining. So, what are the ...