What is G-Code? – Haas Automation Tip of the Day

In the latest Tip of the Day episode, Mark answers a question we get asked all the time: “What is G-Code?” Not only will you get a quick history of G-Code, going back to its beginnings in the 1950s, but Mark also explains how G-Code is used today on modern Haas CNC machines. As always, Mark’s explanations will help you better understand how to program and operate your machine!

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[erwinmielphilcan]

I am a cnc operator for almost two years. Your videos helps me a lot. Thanks for sharing mark.

[audiodiwhy]

Great post. Now I get a bit about how it works! Thanks.

[mechmotion]

Please share the code to create the "Multiple Pies" alarm. :-p

[jamestouthang]

Awesome...Sir, good explanation along with their animation... love you so much

[flyincivic]

Need a video on this next gen controls keep hearing about.

[rodbuilder]

When you first start writing programs resist the temptation to move (g) in more than one direction at a time. If you do this you'll be a LOT more able to spot a crash, because you'll only have to worry about the machine moving in one direction at a time. You can also dry run the program on the monitor to see potential crashes. Go SLOW at first, then amp up your feedrates when you know what you're doing!!!

[millerchassis]

do the  g codes machine Brand specific?
or they do the same thing on any machine

[cncguru]

Sir how we can make programme for serration on vmc .?

[rubengomez]

Hola
Muy buen canal
Algún video de programación 4x solo

Gracias

[landonjacobs]

When I'm typing a positive number it will tell me. Machine limits then show a error with number I used for G01 does that mean I can't go below or above that number.

[rolandocuevas]

What is the right gcodes to make a 1.5” diameter bolt hole circles

[TheUglydandy]

We need multiple code error alert for milk and pickles.

[NMelvynN]

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anybody could give me an idea on how long it would take to get to an adequate level of G-code and CNC programming in order to be hired in the industry?

[jamestouthang]

Sir, please try to help me in how to set programming

[MrNicklinux]

How do I know what generation of the control my Haas has ? I have vf1 2012 ? Is it a new gen?

[rodbuilder]

I ran a HAAS mill many years ago that had a 2" collet on it and all we cut with the machine was wood to make molds. The machine was so damn weak it let the endmill come out of the collet when it ran. What a pierce of crap that was!!! Give me an Okuma any day!

[johnmaksim]

Stop calling us 'old timers', kiddo.

[BlanchetteHomestead]

Everyone knows what the G Code is: Bros before Hoes.

[rodbuilder]

When you have time go to a REAL shop that uses Okuma machines and you'll forget you ever saw that HAAS piece of crap!! I wouldn't own one those things if they gave it to me.

[hosseinmoeinifar]

Thank you, It was very clear and understandable.