The History of G-code
Ever wondered who created G-code? Marc Cronin, from @GCodeTutor, discusses the origins and the future possibilities of the programming language.
G-code programming language was invented somewhere between 1958 and 1961 according to the official documents. The MIT was the first institution to start using it and experimenting with it. The programming language is one of the most ancient programming languages but despite his age is still one of the most utilized nowadays in a multitude of environments, including the majority of modern machine shops.
During the 1970s through the 1990s several CNC machine tool builders attempted to overcome capacity difficulties by standardizing on different machine controllers built by FANUC.
In modern days, controllers' differences and incompatibilities are not as troublesome as modern machines because modern machines operate using CAD/CAM. CAD/CAM machines can post to any version of G-code as the software is capable of dealing with the different variances that the machine manufacturers have added to the program over the years.
To learn more about G-code or improve your programming skills visit Gcodetutor.com (https://rb.gy/7yzqfn).
Stay tuned for more #machining videos!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Recommended CNC programming books:
Fanuc CNC Custom Macros - https://amzn.to/370yX0P
CNC Programming Handbook - https://amzn.to/2MPxT9g
CNC Programming Techniques - https://amzn.to/3aTS4el
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Practical Machinist is the largest and most engaged #metalworking community across the web. With more than 160,000 registered members and 250,000+ social media followers, Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly, and discuss common challenges with your peers. Visit Practical Machinist today to join the community and start connecting with your peers.
Become a Practical Machinist member (https://www.practicalmachinist.com/)
Like us on Facebook ( / practicalmachinist )
Follow us on Instagram ( / practicalmachinist )
Follow us on Twitter ( / prac_machinist )
Connect with us on LinkedIn ( / practical-machinist )
#gcode #CNC #machining
