[SPEEDRE]

Anyone know of a good book I can use to learn simple G code from scratch. If you could add the ISB No. , I think that's what they call it, that would be grand. Thank you

[ger21]

Both the mach3 manual and EMC manuals have pretty good explanations, and you can always ask questions here. Sorry, I don't know of any books. But I've seen links posted with g-code info before.

[Al_The_Man]

Here is a previous link for two I found that are really good.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...ghlight=puszai
The ISBN is 0-13-156084-0 and 0-8273-3782-5
There is a free simulator called MicroTech that you can run the code on.
http://www.cncsimulator.com/
Al.

[Geof]

I cannot recommend any book but here is a very useful link:

http://technology.calumet.purdue.edu/met/mfet/275/


It is an entire online cours and you can download and save a lot of the information.

[chrisryn]

got to http://www.cncci.com they have great programming books. That is how I learned

[jorgehrr]

Peter Smith Books

Good luck

Jorge

[springlakecnc]

Hi,

My advice is: YES, get to learn G&M code first, the fanuc post type, which is popular with most the new cnc's and software such as Mach3. The old Bridgeport post, where they swing the archs from absolute zero is outdated.

Then get into cad cam as soon as possible, for many reasons. In cad cam, you get what you pay for, so if money is a issue, try to buy a older, used version, like Mastercam ver8, from someone that upgraded, you will never be sorry.

[SPEEDRE]

OK, First, not that I'm bragging or being a jerk, but I have an A.S. in Computer Aided Drafting And Design, so CAD is noooo problem. I can draw just about anything in 2D or 3D. What I think I need to know G code for, is,positioning my piece part to set up and start machining in Mach 3. I have V Carve Pro to do the CAM end, but I just can't get the machine to go in the right direction. One big problem is, after I set my part zero, top surface of material, what do I do next???

[Geof]

..... One big problem is, after I set my part zero, top surface of material, what do I do next???

Not a big problem: If your CAM output is perfect then once you have defined the origin for the CAM in machine terms; i.e. X, Y work zero and Z tool offset part zero, you press the big green button. Or whatever color button starts your cycle.

[SPEEDRE]

So after I clear my Z axis of hitting anything, It's cycle start and I'm good to go

[Geof]

So after I clear my Z axis of hitting anything, It's cycle start and I'm good to go

No of course not!

Unless you are so truly infallible that you can do perfect CAM output first time.

Several people have recommended books or links that will help you learn G-code programming and machine setup. Have you read any of them?

[Andre' B]

http://books.google.com/books?q=+ina...s_authrefine_t

[pdoherty]

I think jorgehrr means Peter Smid. His books are excellent

CNC Programming Handbook ISBN 0-8311-3158-6
CNC Programming Techniques ISBN 0-8311-3185-3
Fanuc CNC Custom Macros ISBN 0-8311-3157-8

[Kevin Taylor]

Speedre
The CNC Workshop by Nanfara,Uccello and Murphy Found it on EBAY AROUND $30.00 and has a CD interactive simulator look's like trade school entry level and has easy to understand examples and all the standard G&M codes Good Luck Kevin

[SPEEDRE]

Thanks to all, I guess it's off to the book store. Again, thank you all.

[Switcher]

http://www.cncezpro.com/gcodes.cfm