Basic G-code Programming for CNC Mills.

Absolutely. My need to understand G-code programming will allow me the freedom to create on my own mill verses using programs already programmed.

I expected a little more 'visual learning' and more demonstrations using the real CNC machine. Sometimes it seems very confusing, especially when presenting cutter compensation lessons. The professor should use more images to explain the concepts. Anyway, I took this course on promotion, and it's far more worthwhile than what I spent. I managed to learn a lot as well.

good class , good teacher where can i get this cartesian simulation. it's amazing please let me know

Took the course yesterday. Today I successfully wrote G-Code and M-Code ti cut parts on my Langmuir CrossFire using Mach 3. Awesome introduction to G-code.

Good info on first lecture of mine G codes. But nothing mentioned about G codes. I will check the other vedios then comment

I thought the inicialization could show more content, abaout what we will use on the class, fisical hardware specially, because we are looking for jobs to on the area, and a class that show just the basics, could be more.

it was great course to learn the different g codes to use on the milling machine and do understand it better now, highly recommended course for anyone who wants to learn programming on a milling machine.

I took the course because I'm building my own CNC machine which will run on Mach 4. Ergo, I need to have at least a basic understanding of G Code and how Mach 4 is going to talk to my machine. In that respect, the course has ticked most of the boxes and the explanation of Cartesian WCS, tool-paths, etc is excellent. The instructor tucks in little tidbits of info which, in practice, are really important. I would have preferred a better explanation of G Code from the start - what it is, what it does and an overview of each machine command. By Section 5, I had to Google and download a G Code reference chart just to figure out what was going on. Also, the trig lesson halfway through was unnecessary and felt like 'content' just to pad out the course length. Sadly, the course loses a star rating for using imperial measurements, it makes me wonder how much the rest of the course content is out of date.

i have a good idea about Cartesian planes but it is always nice to hear some one explain in more detail on how it all comes together.

horrible experience. why have an "instructor" when they wont post answers to the assignment to see if your right or message you back with ant questions? ive messaged the instructor tom stikkelman for 2 weeks with no replies. in most class scenarios when the instuctor gives an assignment they later give the correct answer to reference if you are right or wrong. not this program. instructor gives an assignment then goes to the next. never looking back. most frustrating class ever, if you wanna feel like your in the back of a pickup truck with no driver. this is the course for you

It helps to have a good math and mechanical back ground when taking this course. I'm having a good time with it, while still running a full time business.

Yes it is explained well and I understand the proccess. This is my first experience with cnc works so I am looking forward to continuing the rest of this course.

I needed a G-Code refresher course for my new job. This course will help you read and interpret G-Code with ease. I learned more than expected. I would highly recommend this course for anyone in the machinists field or preparing to buy a CNC machine.

good and informative but when starting some of the exercises some of the codes arent explained well how to start off writing them. but not a bad program

Yes, it's quite ok for now concerning basic understanding on G commands but, to me, it is a bit too fast determining to write a code on our own not actually knowing what does all kind of M means, what F speed to apply etc. I would prefer more indepth description of code itself other than X, Y variables... But really, good work!