
Hello and welcome to the course
The G-Wizard Editor is an editing software you will use throughout this course to write G-code programs which allows you to simulate and verify the accuracy of your code. The software can be downloaded and installed as a free 30-day trial using the the following link. Copy and paste the following link into the address bar:
https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-editor-free-trial-signup/
Now that you have learned how to find the X and Y coordinates of intersections you are ready to learn how these coordinates are used to create tool paths.
This course teaches you how to hand write basic G-code programs for 3-axis CNC mills.
In this course you will learn how to write G-code for milling operations including;
Rough and Finish profile milling
Face Milling
Line Right and Line Left Cutter Compensation
How to determine the I and J values for Clockwise and Counterclockwise Arcs.
Canned Cycles for Drilling Operations
Program Format.
Calculating Feeds and Speeds for Milling, Drilling and Tapping
How to create and call Sub-Routines
Manage Sub-programs using the M98 command
At the end of each section you will find an attached PDF file with an exercise to practice your new skills