absolute coordinates, linear and circular interpolation, machine zero, and program zero. Coordinates and axis movements are at the core of operations for a CNC machine. A foundational knowledge of ...

A tool breaking in the midst of a CNC machining operation is always ... When this subprogram is inserted into a part program, the machine will attempt to touch the tool to the switch.

[Metalfusion], built himself a nice looking CNC machine and has been experimenting with some out of the box uses for his new tool. One novel use he is particularly fond of is creating pictures ...

A category of automated machine tools, such as drills and lathes, that operate from instructions in a program ... Both NC and CNC (computerized NC) are used to describe this category.