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Printable G-code Poster for the Shop Wall

A wall poster of the common G and M codes is a great quick reference. Here is what to put on it, how to format it to read from a few feet, and its one real limit.

Lawrence Arya··10 min
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Understanding SolidCAM G-code Output

SolidCAM builds the toolpath, then a post processor turns it into machine-ready G-code. Read the output in blocks and verify offsets, tools, and retracts first.

Lawrence Arya··10 min
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Why Does My CNC Router Cut Air? Causes and Fixes

A CNC router cutting air almost always means the Z zero, the work origin, or the units are wrong. Here is how to diagnose each cause and fix it before you waste stock.

Lawrence Arya··10 min