New to CNC

[msthomp5T]

Will be using CNC in Welding Technology program at local college. Trying to advance my knowledge level prior to using the equipment.

[acourtjester]

Good idea, the membership here is a varied group so ask your questions, keep them to a single topic so you can get a clear answer. Then move to the next as needed. You can break thing up into 3 main topics, drawing the project (CAD), generating the G-code (CAM) and the table operations.
Here is a simple overview I did for a buddy to show the process, not as a teaching tool just a little info ( the table operational software at the end is a version of Mach 3 setup by the electronics manufacturer). Image of the wall hanger shown in the video. Obviously you interest is more in the industrial fabrication field.