Hackaday

G-code Goes Binary With Proposed New Format

G-code is effective, easily edited, and nearly ubiquitous when it comes to anything CNC. The format has many strengths, but space efficiency isn’t one of them. In fact, when it comes to 3D printing in ...
American Machinist

Optimize G-Code for Faster, More Efficient Machining

Even if your machine cycle times are shorter than average, there’s no reason not to strive for efficiency. Whether you parse through your code manually or use a G-code optimizer, improving your ...
businesstech.co.za

AM.CO.ZA introduces RouterCAM G-Code CorelDRAW Plugin for CNC Routers

The EasyRoute CNC Router from AM.CO.ZA has been a top seller in the Southern African market for a decade, thanks to its incredible quality and ease of use. AM.CO.ZA has now launched a CorelDRAW plugin ...
Hackaday

Milling Curved Objects With A G-Code Ripper

Milling and routing flat surfaces is pretty much the point of a CNC router, but how about curved surfaces? Auto leveling of hobby CNC machines and 3D printers is becoming commonplace, but Scorch Works ...
American Machinist

Handheld CNC G-Code Programming

The “rugged” device is targeted at machine tool programmers, operators, and maintenance personnel. RBR MACHINE TOOLS introduced the CncGcoder ® HD-T package, designed to aid machine tool setup, ...