An Introduction to CNC Machining
- Machining
- CNC
- Programming
- G & M Code
- Examples
- CAD/CAM, Tool Paths, Post Processing
- Free Resources
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- Composite Carbon Fiber -
A ‘Space-Age’ material, used for everything from Rockets & Fighter Jets to phone cases & cars
Composites are hybrids - such as concrete / rebar or tree / sap.
Carbon Fiber is a composite of Fiber / Resin, offering a high strength-to-weight ratio
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Open X is proud to announce our systems are now:
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Announcing @TryOpenX <> @verisurf Global Metrology Skills Partnership!
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Reigniting US Manufacturing requires a new era of teamwork in the industry
Thank you @Boeing // @BoeingDefense for showcasing our partnership 🦾
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Global threats pray for the day America grows tired of Manufacturing.
Let’s keep ‘em waiting
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🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you for 500!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Let’s build the best_neighborhood for America’s greatest manufacturers, builders & creators here
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Of course that's your contention.
You're a first year manufacturing commentator. You just got finished readin' some Deloitte, National Institute of Manufacturing and journalists citing, let me guess -- US Bureau of Labor Statistics?
You're gonna be convinced of that 'til next month when you get to how certain aspects of Manufacturing pay nearly 50% higher (Aerospace) than equal prerequisite occupations. In your confusion of how the industry is too nuanced for broad generalizations, you may look for answers in history…
and then you're gonna be talkin' about how the economies of Virginia and Pennsylvania have been manufacturing centric since in 1790. That lags in skilled workforces are not new, hell, even the shift from an agrarian to an industrial economy was addressed by what we now know as the standardized American elementary school.
That's gonna last until next year -- you're gonna be in here regurgitating FOX, CNN, talkin' about, you know, the Post-Equilibrium utopia and the capital-forming effects of upward American mobilization.
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> wtf_does_open_x_mean
>no one knows
>mfg/eng skills trainings for $25
>ok it’s time to build
>I learn Solidworks
>I learn 3d printing
>I make a V10 engine
>I print it
>Takes Solidworks test, nails it
>job interview??
>cad drafter, tfw show them my work
>job offer $35/hr, no college
(Recap of Michael C’s story, photo of his project below)
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“Know yourself”, 1950 🇺🇸
A film to help America’s growing workforce find careers they love
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High Demand, Rewarding Careers
Underserved, Unsupported arenas
Reverse Engineering, Additive Manufacturing. CAD. NC. Robotics. Composites. Blueprints, GD&T.
In 2021, the people we helped, went to work on Falcon 9, F35, B-21, 737 and more
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Free Resources
Here are a few of our favorites - we'll save the rest for any specific requests
machinistguides.com/
academy.titansofcnc.com/
haascnc.com/myhaas/Haas_Lear…
practicalmachinist.com/resou…
tormach.com/project-library
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If you’ll be at I/ITSEC in Orlando, FL on November 27th, stop by the @Boeing // @BoeingDefense booth featuring @TryOpenX
We have some surprises for industry, including the future we all see to solve America’s Skill Gap and return to building
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Fate loves irony, our team generally hates digital training
But we knew this was the best starting point to help as many people as possible gain resources
We built ‘Co-Pilot’ to help anyone troubleshoot, tear stuff apart and get precise answers from millions of machine manuals, CAD models and more
Then AR so you can simulate being hands on, even tearing apart a robot before you program it
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You'll then run a "Post Processor" to convert that neutral code from your CAM software, to the specific machine you have on hand
This allows for specific codes (as they vary by machine) to be added, as well as allows for tool path simulation
Completing your first CNC Program
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Earlier than "FORTRAN" and "Graphical Interfaces", the "APT" Programming Language was created to provide instructions for the machine
"G Code" and "M Code" are two major components used to coordinate these 3D machine movements
This code was stored on Punched Tape
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These "Geometry" and "Motion" codes are still today the foundation of near all automated machinery
CNC Machines vary in complexity depending on the need of the finished part
Common examples include 3 and 5 axis machines
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Machining is the process of cutting a stock of material to create a "final shape"
Machining has allowed humanity to shape the atoms around us into the modern world
Manual machining allowed for steamboats, automobiles and aeroplanes
But were limited in speed and scale
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In the 1940s, MIT & USAF backed inventor John Parsons to create "CNC" or "Computer Numerical Control"
Using Numerical Control, machine movements could be programmed and automated
This precision and speed allowed for unparalleled scale, revolutionizing manufacturing forever
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As this topic is too large for a simple thread, we'd love to answer any questions you have about NC Programming
check comments for all of our favorite free resources to learn more!
If this thread was helpful, we greatly appreciate a share
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If you’re looking for a career in Formula 1, High End Automotive, Rockets/Spacecraft, Commercial Aircraft, Drones and more
Carbon Fiber can be a great entry point to join the fields.
We hope this post was helpful as a micro introduction!
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As you read this example NC Program, you'll begin to recognize a few simple commands
You'll also notice (M) "Motion Codes"
In the below code, the programmer asks the machine to (M6) grab a new cutter (T1) and (M3) spin it clockwise at (S) 5000 RPM
M06 T1
M03 S5000
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Other G Codes allow for additional controls
G01 = "Linear Interpolation" (move to point), but allows for control of the "Feed Rate" or how fast the material is fed through the machine
Let's set a (F) "Feed Rate" of 200 inches per minute:
G01 X5 Y12 F200
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American Manufacturing is misunderstood.
Vital to our Country? or Low Level Labor hated by society?
Reshoring or Offshoring? Declining or Booming?
No matter - it is one of America’s most powerful industries
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Using these fundamentals, you are able to load your machine, workholding, block of material and all parameters into a CAD software (Computer Aided Design)
And write your first CAM program (Computer Aided Machining)
To write your first CNC Machine program
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By creating a CAD file of your block of material (stock), and then placing your finished design on the inside (net part)
You can create tool paths that compute basic G & M codes that can be refined until you get a smooth operation
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Geometry codes simplify the math required to move the machine through points
G00 = "Rapid Positioning" (move to point), where the purpose is to reposition the machine as quickly as possible to an end point
A rapid positioning movement would look like:
G00 X5 Y0 Z-10
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Join the fight at one of the companies shown:
@MachinaLabs_ - Creating the robotic blacksmith. machinalabs.ai/careers
@jobyaviation - Sustainable eVTOL ride share. jobyaviation.com/careers/
@SpaceX - Making humanity a multi-planetary species. spacex.com/careers/
@Tesla - Accelerating the advent of sustainable energy. tesla.com/careers
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As well as more advanced tech such as Resin Transfer Molding, Tape Laying or Fiber Placement.
These methods aim to bring a level of autonomy & control
Each method has its pros and cons, depending on the application, budget, and required material properties.
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To understand how G & M Codes work, let's visualize a machine command
On this 3 axis (XYZ) machine, let's move the machine between two points in 3D Space, for example, we want to move the cutter "down by 10 units"
We would go from point A "X0 Y0 Z0"
To point B "X0 Y0 Z-10"
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We know how difficult that is, because our team lived it.
Poor resources. Confusion. Anxiety. Lack of support. Overlooked and Underserved.
We asked ourselves -
Could there be a better way?
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Aerospace, one of the sectors, today pays over 40% higher avg than National wages
And even with a shift to “Skills” > “Degrees”…
We are on track to over 3 million unfilled careers in just a few years
Why can’t we seem to get people to join?
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We deep dived this question and here’s what we’ve discovered, keep in mind we are centric to Aerospace & Defense at the moment -
Switching from Matrix Laboratory (subsequent, Simulink) to Python in Aerospace & Defense appears to have a few disadvantages for the enterprise.
Here are the top three reasons:
1) Regulatory Compliance.
MATLAB has workflows to meet specific industry standards like DO-178 & DO-254, making it an easier path to compliance.
2) Industry Standardization & Data Continuity.
MATLAB is foundational in projects such Orion, Artemis, Hubble space programs, commercial aircraft like the Boeing 787, Airbus A380, GE & Rolls Royce aircraft engines, and defense systems including the F35, B-2, Patriot Missile System, Littoral Combat Ships/Virginia Class Subs and MQ-9 Global Hawk.
Trusted by LMCO, Boeing, SpaceX, NG, and Raytheon. Beyond Aerospace & Defense; even other category leaders like Ford, GM, and Tesla rely on it.
3) Revision Control
Ensuring data integrity and version tracking, which are crucial in complex engineering projects.
Python is a powerful tool, but the transition to it in these domains is more complicated than it might initially appear.
We hope this help clarify a bit!
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The COLAB production team continues to ship, with two new labs rolling off the line
Our new high-rise / side-open unit features a High Voltage 480v system. Our first international models - they will be delivered to customers in Japan 🇯🇵 and Australia 🇦🇺
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This makes us so happy
Let us know if we can contribute!! We have stockpiled tens of thousands of helpful industry resources. Open sourcing them soon
(new beautiful NextJS front end in progress to house them)
Not as good as openX but made GH repo for building in India.
Will be adding stuff do it later this week
github.com/Albert-Jokelin/in…
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Side quest: beat state sponsored T1K T0K at content. While their citizens fall in love with STEM, our people are fed trash.
We’ve been stock piling quite a lot of shots to feed our training engine, so we have plenty of ammo 🇺🇸
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All answers link to the referenced hardware or software OEM documentation.
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What if training for killer skills, wasn’t done on PowerPoint?
What if we gave people the tools they really needed?
What if we focused, on what would genuinely help?
In this “Skill-Focused” world, we got to work on making these easier to learn
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Our data shows this too. Large Manufacturing & Aerospace hubs from DFW, Houston, Tulsa, Wichita to Huntsville, north Florida, South Georgia
The South is a massive industrial hub
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SR-71 for 1950s:
“It still looks like something from the future, even though it was designed back in the 1950s,” Peter Merlin, an aviation historian and author of “Design and Development of the Blackbird,”
NASA data sheet:
nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/n…
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OP is correct, 90% can be solved through access in home / great digital or YouTube content
That last 10% of Skill Factory is for community and industry engagement. OK if it’s only used a few times a month by most
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Today, the leading method of manufacturing for Carbon Fiber is still “Hand Layup” of carbon fiber “Laminates”, by composite technicians.
The most common methods include
1. Prepreg: Pre-impregnated sheets of carbon fiber are layered and then cured, often using autoclaves for high-quality finishes.
2. Wet Layup: Carbon fiber fabric is manually laid in a mold and then saturated with resin, usually using brushes or rollers.
3. Vacuum Infusion: Similar to wet layup, but a vacuum is applied to remove air bubbles and ensure proper resin distribution.
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Phase I of our master plan is simple.
Solve “Skills”, open and affordable training on critical technologies used by great companies
More people skilled = more people ready to join the fight
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For those interested, C-RAM Or “Counter - Rockets, Artillery, Missiles” are Land Based Phalanx Weapon Systems (LBPWS) providing protection to warfighting personnel and high-value assets by detecting RAM launches and intercepting rounds in flight.
We can not identify this unit specifically, if anyone knows this precise model, we would be very interested
For more information: research the naval variant of “Close In Weapon System” or CIWS.
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There are many benefits to the use of Carbon Fiber as a material:
5x Stronger than Aluminum, ~2x Stiffer and 1.5x Lighter and 5x Lighter than Steel.
It offers
- High Strength to Weight
- High Rigidity
- Corrosion Resistance
- Thermal Stability
- Fatigue Resistance
- Design Versatility / Flexibility
Today, the 787 Dreamliner is over 50% Carbon Fiber reinforced polymers for the primary aero structure.
As all engineering choices, it comes with compromises
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We leverage our training engine to serve Airmen from Japan to Germany today, under MAJCOMS such as AMC, ACC, AFGSC, AETC and PACAF.
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Open X is available in India btw :)
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Journalists drastically -- Journalists 'drastically underestimate the impact of occupations predicated upon specializations, especially for developing wealth.'
You got that from Forbes, 'August 2016 “Manufacturing doesn’t pay nearly enough”,' front page, right? Yeah, I read that too. Were you gonna plagiarize the whole thing for us? Do you have any thoughts of your own on this matter?
Or do you...is that your thing? You come into the comments. You read some obscure passage and then pretend...you pawn it off as your own idea just to impress yourself and embarrass my friend? See the sad thing about a guy like you is in 50 years you're gonna start doin' some thinkin' on your own and you're gonna come up with the fact that there are two certainties in life.
One: don't do that.
And two: You dropped a hundred and fifty seconds reading this post when you coulda' learned all this for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library.
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A “Carbon Fiber” part is created in most industrial applications through “Layup”
A tooling fixture allows for “Plies” or sheets of fabric to be laid onto it
These carbon fiber sheets stack on top of each other to create a “laminate”
By offsetting their orientation, an engineer is able to design a part with low weight and high specific strength
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Working on speed and cleanliness updates for the training platform
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Also, teams across @northropgrumman, @RaytheonTech, @Sikorsky, @SpiritAero, @SierraNevCorp, @LMSpace, @usairforce @AFWERX, @AFResearchLab
We are SO thankful to serve in your neighborhoods!!!
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Team is wrapping up a few dozen new modules to release in the next month, excited to share!
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Hi! COLAB is our lightweight and portable R&D, Rapid Prototyping & Skill Training lab.
They are engineered around a 20ft ISO container, hurricane proof, fully integrated power, climate controls, Starlink & often mechanized with CNCs, CAD, and more
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Technology’s rate of advancement has far outpaced our current systems
If we don’t create better systems to help more people join where it matters most, we let down more than just our future
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>implied you can master a skill through training
>cant_happen_oop.jpeg
>uses it to develop fundamentals instead
>combines with IRL/OTJ to advance a full understanding
>goated foundation, now we’re moving fast 💨
>i_was_but_the_learner_darth_vader.mp4
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Our mission is to accelerate new skilled workforces to join us in building great futures
To unlock opportunities for all to participate in rewarding careers, without the debt and shortcomings that typically block so many
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Well, as a matter of fact, I won't, because wages are drastically undervalued in today’s standard of living where a service worker can make --
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