Practice
SheetCam Post Processor G-Code Edits That Make Sense
SheetCam's post processors are editable scripts that decide every emitted line. Here is when to edit the post versus the output, and the safe workflow for both.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Code reference
Siemens ShopMill vs ISO G-Code: Which to Use When
ShopMill programs Sinumerik machines through graphical work steps; ISO G-code programs them through classic blocks. Here is how they differ and when each wins.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
Spaced Repetition Software for CNC Codes: A Guide
CNC codes are ideal spaced-repetition material: small, stable, arbitrary. Here is what belongs in the deck, the schedule, and the build-vs-prebuilt choice.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
Speed Reading G-Code: Exercises That Actually Work
G-code reading speed is built in a ladder: token sprints, timed narration, state quizzes, and flaw hunts. Six exercises, with accuracy always bought first.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
Torch Height Control G-Code: G31 Probing Explained
Plasma height runs in two parts: G31-style probing finds the material before each pierce, and live THC owns the height during the cut. Here is who does what.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
From Manual Machining to CNC G-Code: The Transition
Manual machinists own the deepest transferable skills in the shop. The CNC move is formalizing handle-feel into code: offsets, F words, and trust in the program.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
Transitioning From Mazatrol to Fanuc G-Code: Roadmap
Your machining knowledge transfers; the vocabulary does not. Here is what maps from Mazatrol to Fanuc, what is genuinely new, and a four-week learning plan.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
VA-Approved CNC Machinist Apprenticeship Test Prep
Veterans can use GI Bill benefits inside VA-approved machinist apprenticeships. Here is how approval works, what the entry tests cover, and how to prepare.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
VMC Operator Interview Questions and Strong Answers
VMC operator interviews focus on the vertical mill's daily realities: tool changes, G43 and G54 offsets, canned cycles, and crash judgment. Here are the questions.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Guides
Vocational Rehab CNC Machining Aptitude Test Guide
Vocational rehab programs often assess machining aptitude before funding training. Here is what the test covers, how to prepare, and the accommodation options.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Code reference
Waterjet CNC G-Code Differences: What Changes and Why
Waterjet code keeps the 2D motion core and swaps everything tool-shaped: pump M-codes instead of a spindle, pierce dwells, and kerf comp doing the sizing work.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Code reference
What Is G54 in 3D Printing? Work Offsets Explained
G54 selects a stored work origin, a CNC concept most 3D printers never use. Here is what it does, which firmware supports it, and what printers use instead.
Lawrence Arya··5 min