Code reference
How to Remember Lathe M-Codes vs Mill M-Codes
The core M-codes are identical on lathes and mills, so learn them once. The real difference to remember is the tool change: M06 on a mill, the T word on a lathe.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Code reference
Lathe vs Mill G-Code Differences: A Cheat Sheet
The motion core is identical; six differences do the damage: default plane, diameter programming, feed modes, CSS, cycle families, and comp mechanics.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
How to Pass the NIMS CNC Mill Operations Exam
A practical plan for the NIMS CNC mill operations exam: the mill code scope, the setup skills it checks, and exam-day strategy that keeps you calm.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Practice
What G-Code Is on the NIMS CNC Mill Test? The Likely Scope
The G-code a NIMS CNC milling credential expects is the standard mill set: motion, plane and units, offsets, compensation, and basic canned cycles. Here is the list to study.
Lawrence Arya··5 min