CNC - Computer Numeric Control
CAD - Computer Added Design (Drawing program)
CAM - Computer-Aided Manufacturing (Toolpath program
X Drive - Axis that moves from left to right
Y Drive - Axis that move away from you and back.
Z Drive - Axis that moves up and down.
Toolpath - Drawing converted into G-code to drive the
CNC tool in the path of the direction of the lines.
Plasma - Plasma cutting is a process used to cut steel and other
metals (or sometimes other materials) using a plasma torch.
Plasma cutters use a high-speed powerful jet of plasma, which travels at over 9,000mph. |
