X-Carve: Glossary

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CNC Glossary
Term Definition
CAD computer aided design
CAM computer aided manufacturing
Chatter movement between the work piece and the cutting tool, often caused by flex of the machine, tool, or workpiece. May also be caused by bad cutter geometry or incorrect feeds and speeds
Chip
Chip Load
CNC: computer numeric control
Cutter
DOC (depth of cut) 0.5 diameter max to start
Easel
Feed rate (approx max 200 ipm)
Flute
G-code
Home
Origin (zero)
Plunge
Pocket
Profile
Spindle
Spindle speed
Spoil board
Step over
Surfacing
X-carve