G-code vs SVG for CNC Routers: How Files Become Tool Paths
SVG is geometry; G-code is movement. CAM software converts SVG to G-code by choosing tool diameter, speed, feed rate, and Z-depth. G-code runs on the router. Understanding this gap prevents crashed bits and ruined parts.
November 25, 2026 · 10 min read
SVG is geometry; G-code is movement. CAM software converts SVG to G-code by choosing tool diameter, speed, feed rate, and Z-depth. G-code runs on the router. Understanding this gap prevents crashed bits and ruined parts.
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