I want to learn G code in a practical useful way. I don’t want some dry theory, I want real world, this does that and how to arrange it, in practical terms with cnc mill based lessons. Any suggestions would be helpful. I know a lot of you are gcode geeks that know what is useful and what is dreck. thanks for your time and effort.
I started here: https://gcodetutor.com/cnc-machine-training/cnc-g-codes.html and just scrolled through the basic g and m codes, and read the quick definitions. I’d open up a .nc file Fusion 360 created, then try to understand each area of the code, looking them up one at a time on the website. After a few applications of the basics, like when I needed to initiate a tool change (M6 T111), for switching to the laser module, for instance, and then looking up the relevant data again on this and similar websites, then editing a file on the fly on the Masso, it stuck. Woodwork doesn’t require the master knowledge of machine shop engineers , but it is useful to be able to read a little of it, and know how to look up the rest. I would benefit much more in developing my CAD drawing skills, and better understanding CAM techniques; the things that slow me down while designing a project. That’s my take on the subject, but any way you earn a better knowledge of how these complex tools work is beneficial. Good luck!
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The Masso Manuel has the list of G-codes and M-codes the machine uses. You can find it on the Masso website under documents. It is not very exciting read but it gives you the codes and explains the code below the list of codes. I did download it but I don’t remember were I found the download link for the Masso Manuel.
WouldWork Will gave a good website to learn G-code and his brief explanation of using code is spot on. You will learn as you go through trial and error but hopefully you don’t crash the machine along the way. For the most part you really can’t really hurt the machine to bad, it does has its alarm system to save itself. I think you will most likely break tools more than anything else which can get expensive but each time you fail you should try to figure out why so ya don’t do it again.
Cheers and Happy Carving
Joe
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