Key Terms: CNC Plasma Terminology
What does “blow-back” mean? What are “lag lines”? The plasma cutting industry is full of unique words and phrases. Fortunately, this plasma cutting glossary has answers to those questions and more. Read on to learn what they mean. Who knows, you may just shock your friends with your new found knowledge. Words you should know: […]
What is G code in CNC?
G-code is the common name for the most widely used computer numerical control (CNC) programming language, which has many implementations. Used mainly in automation, it is part of computer-aided engineering. G-code is sometimes called G programming language. G-code Appeared in 1950s (first edition) Designed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Major implementations many, mainly Siemens Sinumeric, FANUC, […]
