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CNC turning guides and program review

Read by task: cycle review, spindle modes, or the limits of static checking. These guides use manufacturer material as references; your machine-specific manual remains authoritative.

TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

FANUC G71 roughing cycle: format differences and review points

A manual-based reading guide to the G71 roughing cycle for FANUC Series 0i-TC/0i-TF references. Review assumptions and profile checks; no executable machining program is provided.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

G70 finishing cycle vs. G71 roughing cycle on a CNC lathe

Compare the roles of G71 stock removal and G70 finishing, their process relationship, and review points. Controller formats must be verified in the matching manual.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

G96 vs. G97: constant surface speed, fixed RPM, and limits

Understand the conceptual difference between constant surface speed and fixed spindle RPM, plus diameter, speed-limit, and controller-manual checks.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

G76 threading cycle: verify the control format before the process

Understand why CNC lathe G76 threading-cycle formats and address meanings vary, and what to verify before a controller-side review. No executable program is provided.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

CNC lathe G-code list: find and review codes by function

A functional index for CNC lathe motion, coordinates, spindle, feed, tooling, and cycles, with controller-specific review guidance.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

CNC turning speed calculator: RPM, cutting speed, and feed

Understand the relationship between cutting speed, diameter, spindle RPM, and feed using CNC turning calculators; parameter selection still requires tool-maker data.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

DXF to CNC lathe G-code: import scope, profile checks, and limits

Review entity types, units, continuity, coordinates, and conversion limits when preparing a CNC turning profile from DXF; geometry alone does not define a machining program.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

CNC lathe toolpath checking: from 2D preview to machine validation

Review profiles, cutting and rapid moves, workholding boundaries, and validation levels while distinguishing 2D previews from machine simulation.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · Updated 2026-10-28

What a CNC lathe G-code checker can and cannot verify

Learn the difference between static CNC lathe G-code checks, a 2D toolpath view, controller simulation, and machine-side verification.

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These guides explain review concepts and do not publish machine-ready CNC programs. Verify syntax, parameters, and safety limits against the manual for the exact controller and machine-builder configuration.