Guides
G-Code Simulator for CNC Turning Only: The Honest Options
Dedicated turning-only G-code simulators are rare, and most free tools are mill-first. Where lathe simulation actually works, what breaks, and the fixes.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Practice
CNC Turning Macro Programming Examples (Macro B)
Macro programming adds variables, loops, and logic to turning G-code. Two worked examples: a parametric grooving loop and a parts counter, plus the syntax map.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Practice
CNC Turning Center G-Code: How Lathe Codes Differ
Turning shares the common codes with milling but adds lathe-specific ones: constant surface speed, diameter mode, and turning cycles. Here is what to practice.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Practice
WorldSkills CNC Turning: How to Practice Like the Contest
WorldSkills CNC turning is elite, time-pressured, and precision-driven. Here is how to practice in that style, even without official past papers to copy.
Lawrence Arya··5 min