
CAD, CAM and G-Code File Types Explained
A practical guide to cad, cam and g-code file types explained, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.
Knowledge Base Topic · KB-S20
Control revisions, folders, backups, program transfer, job records and production data.
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A practical guide to cad, cam and g-code file types explained, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

A practical guide to a reliable folder structure for cnc projects, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

A practical guide to cnc file naming and revision conventions, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

Understand backup strategy for cnc programs and machine data with practical setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test.

A practical guide to approving and controlling cnc post files, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

A practical guide to create a digital cnc job traveler, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

A practical guide to safe cnc program transfer and removable media, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

A practical guide to archiving obsolete cnc programs safely, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

A practical guide to cnc production data collection basics, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.

A practical guide to audit a cnc digital workflow end to end, with setup checks, a decision table and a repeatable CNC test for safer shop decisions.