CNCRT67S2: New G-Code Shortcuts

CNC Router Tips Podcast Season 2 Episode 67:
New G-Code Shortcuts


New G-Code shortcuts that could save you time and improve your
workflow. In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast Bill
Griggs shares the many new software tools and developments that
could change the CNC Game for good.

Recent advances in computer hardware and software are having a
rapid impact on how people use their CNC machines. Newer more
advance Stepper and servo motors have made the machines more
accurate and dependable. While changes in software have made the
machines easier to operate.

No software advance has been as rapid as the introduction of AI
artificial Intelligence to generate G-Code. Bill discusses his
brief experience with AI generated G-Code and what it could mean to
you.

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Sample of AI Generated G-Code Query

Prompt: write g-code to move a 1/4" bit from the starting
point at x0,y0,z1.0 to a relative position +2" in the X direction
and +1" in the Y direction. Plunge the bit down to -.25", and climb
cut a two inch square. Retract the tool bit to a safe distance and
return to the starting point.


Response:

Assuming that the machine is already set up and the workpiece is
properly clamped, here is the G-code to move the 1/4" bit from the
starting point at x0,y0,z1.0 to a relative position +2" in the X
direction and +1" in the Y direction, plunge the bit down to -.25",
climb cut a two-inch square, retract the tool bit to a safe
distance and return to the starting point.

G90 ; Absolute positioning
G20 ; Units in inches
G0 X2 Y1 Z1.0 ; Move to the starting point at x0,y0,z1.0 to a
relative position +2" in the X direction and +1" in the Y
direction
G1 Z-0.25 F5 ; Plunge the bit down to -.25" at a feedrate of 5
inches per minute
G1 X2.5 Y1.5 F10 ; Climb cut a two-inch square at a feedrate of
10 inches per minute
G1 X2 Y1 Z1.0 F5 ; Retract the tool bit to a safe distance and
return to the starting point


Please note that the feedrates and tool speeds specified in this
code are just examples and may need to be adjusted based on the
specific characteristics of the machine and the material being
cut.


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