Newbie lingo list

[Timinator]

Is there a newbie lingo list?
I'm new to CNC machining, and hardly know what a servo is, let alone a ball screw. Is there a place where I can "bone up" on CNC terminology, as well as what constitutes a CNC mill?
I have a lot of questions, but don't know where to start. I think if I could start with what components make up a CNC set up I could at least answer some of my own questions, (like what are drivers and boards?)
Thanks for your patience with this greenhorn.
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[Mcgyver]

so far as a glossary goes, I don't know if there is one here so I nominated you - you could right down down all the words and definitions as you discover them and make the cnczone glossary - here's a start

Ballscrew - lots of content here, 5bears has a detail tut on it, basically its a screw and nut with reciculating balls in between, unlike a typical thread, the rolling action of the balls minimizes friction. pic is worth a 1000 words. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LG:en%26sa%3DN

board: an electronic circuit board

driver: an electronic device that takes signals from the computer (ie steps & directions) and 'drives' or sends the right amount of electricity at the right time to the motor connected to an axis.

cncmill: a machine that mills that is controlled by a computer (yeah, I know real helpfull, but the definition of mill is very broad)

there is no silver bullet because cnc covers so many areas, its a learning curve you've got to work at, the good news is the search function here will bring a wealth of knowledge and its a helpfull crowd so ask away

[widgitmaster]

http://microsystemsgeorgia.com/cnc.htm

[Timinator]

Sounds good, I know of no better way to learn something than to do something "material" with all the information you learn.
I will start keeping a glossary of terms and descriptions in a notebook, then when I have a bunch I will figure out a way to introduce them electronically.
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[Timinator]

Oh, nevermind. I just followed the Wigitmaster's link and see that someone else has already done it. It's a great link, -Thanks.
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[bill south]

Timinator;
Another thing I would recommend is, as you learn a new term such as "ball srew", do a search on the zone and check out some real world references to the new term. The "zone" is loaded with real world experts and some of the discussions will bring all the terms together and are even entertaining. It is an excellent learning experience. I just started less than a year ago and I have learned more than I ever thought possible.
But, I'll warn you in advance!!! The zone is habit forming and you'll start thinking of all of the different apps for CNC. Once you spend sleepless nights working out a "problem" with your new toy, then seek help. Your hooked.
Great to have you aboard.
billyjack