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Learn GCnester and GCmaker

Videos and written guides, from a first job to setups, posts and quotes. Subscribe on YouTube to hear about new videos first.

Latest videos

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49:47GCmaker Tutorial Episode 1 - Home Page12:55GCmaker Tutorial Episode 2 - Part Properties47:07GCmaker Tutorial Episode 3 - Base Shape33:36GCmaker Tutorial Episode 4 - End Conditions45:59GCmaker Tutorial Episode 5 - Quick Features33:43GCmaker Tutorial Episode 6 - ArraysVideoGCmaker Tutorial Episode 7 - Feature Placement and Array Updates24:53GCmaker Tutorial Episode 8 - Macro Manager

All tutorials

32 available

Getting Started

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  1. 01GCmaker Tutorial Episode 1 - Home PageGCnester · GCmaker·Video · 49:47
  2. 02GCmaker Tutorial Episode 2 - Part PropertiesGCnester · GCmaker·Video · 12:55
  3. 03Guide8 stepsYour first flat-plate job, step by stepStart hereGCnester · GCmaker·8-step guide·Import, Nesting, Tool Path
  4. 04Guide5 stepsInstalling GCnester and checking your versionGCnester·5-step guide·Machine Setup
  5. 05Guide4 stepsMoving your license to a new computerGCnester·4-step guide
  6. 06Guide6 stepsReports, quotes and part labelsGCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide·Nesting

Drawing

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  1. 07GCmaker Tutorial Episode 3 - Base ShapeGCnester · GCmaker·Video · 47:07
  2. 08GCmaker Tutorial Episode 4 - End ConditionsGCmaker·Video · 33:36
  3. 09GCmaker Tutorial Episode 5 - Quick FeaturesGCnester · GCmaker·Video · 45:59
  4. 10GCmaker Tutorial Episode 6 - ArraysGCmaker·Video · 33:43
  5. 11GCmaker Tutorial Episode 7 - Feature Placement and Array UpdatesGCnester · GCmaker·Video · Video
  6. 12GCmaker Tutorial Episode 8 - Macro ManagerGCnester · GCmaker·Video · 24:53
  7. 13GCmaker Tutorial Episode 10 - WorkplanesGCmaker·Video · 13:59
  8. 14GCmaker Tutorial Episode 11 - ExtrusionsGCmaker·Video · 17:49
  9. 15Guide6 stepsStart a part from the Shape LibraryGCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide·Import
  10. 16Guide6 stepsSketcher basics: draw a part and nest itGCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide·Import
  11. 17Guide5 stepsStart a rectangular tube partGCmaker·5-step guide·Getting Started
  12. 18Guide5 stepsAdd holes to a part and repeat themGCmaker·5-step guide
  13. 19Guide6 stepsPut a miter on a rectangular tubeGCmaker·6-step guide

Import

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  1. 20Guide6 stepsCleaning up a customer DXFGCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide
  2. 21Guide5 stepsOrient an imported part before adding featuresGCmaker·5-step guide·Drawing

Nesting

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  1. 22Guide6 stepsPlates, inventory and remnantsGCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide·Getting Started

Tool Path

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  1. 23GCmaker Tutorial Episode 12 - Rotary End ToolpathsGCmaker·Video · 19:22
  2. 24GCmaker Tutorial Episode 13 - Closed Profile ToolpathsGCnester · GCmaker·Video · 17:50
  3. 25Guide7 stepsLeads, cut order and chain cuttingGCnester · GCmaker·7-step guide·Nesting
  4. 26Guide6 stepsSmall holes on plasma: the settings that matterGCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide·Machine Setup
  5. 27Guide5 stepsReview a setup in the AnimatorGCmaker·5-step guide·Machine Setup

Machine Setup

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  1. 28Guide6 stepsCut charts: where the speeds and heights come fromGCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide·Tool Path
  2. 29Guide6 stepsPrepare a part for manufacturing with setupsGCmaker·6-step guide·Tool Path

Posts

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  1. 30Guide6 stepsWhich post do I pick for my controller?GCnester · GCmaker·6-step guide·Machine Setup

Applications

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  1. 31GCmaker Application Episode 1 - Bevel Pipe on the XR12 rotary cutterGCmaker·Video · 36:23
  2. 32GCmaker Application Episode 2 - Making an Angle Iron Bracket Using the XR12 Tilt HeadGCmaker·Video · Video