[X3D-Public] G-code - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Don Brutzman brutzman at nps.edu
Thu Sep 26 09:18:00 PDT 2013


Wondering if anyone has experience with G-code, and whether we should explore its potential relationship to X3D CAD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-code

> G-code is the common name for the most widely used numerical control
> (NC) 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.
> 
> In fundamental terms, G-code is a language in which people tell
> computerized machine tools what to make and how to make it. The "how"
> is defined by instructions on where to move to, how fast to move, and
> through what path to move. The most common situation is that a
> cutting tool is moved according to these instructions, cutting away
> excess material to leave only the finished workpiece. Non-cutting
> tools, such as cold-forming tools, burnishing tools, or measuring
> probes, are also sometimes involved.

all the best, Don
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