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What is CNC ?

What is CNC ?

CNC = Computer Numerical Control

CNC machine is simply a cutter or a movable tool that run along a path that is provided by a computer system. we can use them for complex design cuttings that are not achievable by manual works. 

What is G-Code ?

G-Code is the file that contain the path to run the cnc machine. it contains the cutting speed and the path to be run. there are many different file types of to be loaded to cnc machine. those are specific for the cnc machine or the cutting method or the operating software of the machine

There are several CNC machines available,
  1. Mills
  2. Lathes
  3. Plasma cutters
  4. Electric discharge machining
  5. Multi Spindle Machines
  6. Wire EDM
  7. Sinker EDM
  8. water jet cutter 
there are some softwares to create g-codes

  • Autodesk Artcam

there are some g-code generators available in market also for reasonable prices.

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