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Brief History & Explanation of CNC & G-Code

Download the worksheet hereEither download the word document above, and type the answers in and hand in to your instructor, or follow the directions below. If you look it up the definition will be something like this: G–code is a language in which people tell computerized machine tools...

Setting up the xsTech router

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

What do you need to know to start throwing chips with Tormach’s new xsTECH router? How to start up & shut down the machine How to install and change tools How to locate the part on the table in X, & Y How to find the end of a tool (Z axis) How to load and run code This 18...

How Accurate is the Dobot Magician?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Just how accurate is the Dobot Magician? Answer: Short answer: very accurate. To 0.007″ to be exact. Verified by an independent study student of mine using statistical analysis. In May of 2017 I purchased a Dobot Magician from an Etsy shop, as that was the only way to get them at...

How do I get G&M Code Using Inventor HSM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I get G&M code from Inventor HSM to make my actual part on the milling machine? Answer: post-code-with-hsm It’s really gotten very easy to do with HSM. Follow the directions below, and you should be all set! Be sure to download the PLTW tool library, and watch video...

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Initials on a wax block are boring and expensive! Do you have a better way to teach G & M code basics? Solution: Sure do! How about doing initials, or a simple graphic on a wooden yo-yo? That’s right, a yo-yo. Students love it! Special thanks to Chris Lallier...

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Brief History & Explanation of CNC & G-Code

Setting up the xsTech router

How Accurate is the Dobot Magician?

How do I get G&M Code Using Inventor HSM?

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

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