Living Document Notice
Staged 2026-09-28. Living revisions and interconnected notes live in the Bosun PKM Garden.
G-Code Toolpath Generation and CNC Milling Tolerances
Translating 3D solid models into precision physical parts via CNC milling or lathe turning demands strict G-code profile management and tight tolerance definitions. Scrimshaw tracks CAM toolpaths and machining parameters alongside raw stock material specs.
Machining Invariants
- CAM Toolpath Versioning: Machine instructions and G-code files serialize into content-addressed references for repeatable workshop runs.
- Stock Material Specification: Exact alloy grades (e.g., 6061-T6 aluminum, Delrin, marine bronze) anchor in structured frontmatter.
- Precision Tolerance Standards: Dimensional tolerances (e.g., ±0.025 mm) document required machine calibration thresholds.
Rigorous G-code and tolerance tracking eliminates costly shop errors during metal and plastic fabrication.
- Directus Target: scrimshaw-blog
- Garden Source Reference: MOC - Scrimshaw Fabrication Engine, MOC - Supercargo Inventory Engine, DRY-1001 - Property Maintenance Logs