Introduction to CNC Code
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1: Overview What is CNC and how does it work?

2: A Character What characters are used to write a CNC program? What is their function and how do they compare to the characters used in English?

3: A Word What words are used to write a CNC program? What is their function and how do they compare to the words used in English?

4: A Block How are blocks used to write a CNC program? What is their function and how do they compare to the sentence used in English?

5: A Program How is a program used to communicate to the controller? How does this relate to a memo or letter used in English

6: Address Words: How an address word communicates with the controller.

7: G Words Why G words are special cases of address words and how they communicate with the controller.

8: M Words Why M words are special cases of address words and how they communicate with the controller.