CNC Addresses for a CNC Lathe
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CNC Addresses for a CNC Lathe

WorkForge
Updated Nov 12, 2024

What you'll learn

  • Define the purpose of G codes
  • Define the purpose of S, T, and M words
  • Understand the importance of G code groups
  • Define the meaning of common G codes
  • Define the meaning of common M words
  • Understand the numeric value of a T word
  • Understand the importance of the format of the numeric data in a word
Course Description

The address of a word in a CNC program defines the meaning of the word. Understanding the meaning of common words in a CNC program is important to recognize what actions the CNC machine tool will perform.