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Actually, in LinuxCNC dialect the gcode does have many features most machines will not understand.

This is why these machines can drill and helical-tap plates with thousands of holes with ease. Also, some folks will cut gear-profiles with a slitting saw, and 4th rotary axis...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI27vSoxCeo

Trying to pull these things off in a CAD/CAM package is usually a fools errand the old guys prank kids with... oh that sounds easy... lol =3




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