CNC Glossary

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.