Learning G codes and programs

[Mugen]

Hi I'm new to this g codes stuff and would like to know where I can learn or start off from. I live in Houston btw, if anyone know of a school or so thank you!

[Bubba]

The best thing I can recommend is to figure out which controller you might use on a machine and then find the manual for that controller.
There is a "standard" for G codes, but it seems most do not follow that and as a result the "dialect" may be totally incompatible with the controller you choose!

Most of the manuals that I am familiar with will not only show the code, but will show examples of how to use the code.

[kendrick180]

Hi Mugen, try "CNC programming Handbook" by Peter Smid, currently on 3rd edition. Look up industrialpress on the internet and you'll find the purchase details there.
In my opinion this book is just what you're looking for to begin with, and then you can use the control manufacturers instructions to learn about any specific (non-fanuc) control features/functions your particular machine has as you go. It covers both milling and turning.
Hope this helps,
Ken

[Peter H]

Hi,
I have a small number of links that might be helpful at
Other resources

txcncman who hangs around in this forum has training but it is in Dallas. Same state but not exactly easy commute.