# Most Popular CNC Commands

MOST POPULAR CNC COMMANDS

Modified on: Fri, 8 Jan, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Down below are the most popular CNC commands.

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### NOTCH

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Punches out the full width of the web in an area the nominal height of the element. Allows through intersections or relief where necessary.

### LIP\_CUT

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Punches out the Lips in an area the nominal height of the element. Allows 'T' or through intersections or relief where necessary.

### SWAGE

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Crimps the element undersize to reduce the external dimensions to the

same as the normal internal dimensions over a localized area. Used for all internal components at intersections.

### WEB

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Punches extra fixing hole(s) in the product web. Used, for example, for joining walls to other walls or fixing to floors.

### SERVICE\_HOLE

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Punches a large hole in the product web. Used for plumbing or wiring.

### DIMPLE

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Punches the primary fixing hole in the product flange incorporating a recess for the screw or rivet head. Used in all framing intersection fixing.

### END\_TRUSS (chamfer)

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Notches mitres on the flanges on both sides.

Used for creating angular external intersections such as for struts and ties in trusses.

### SIDE\_TRUSS

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Notches out the flange on either or both sides. Used for creating flat in-line intersections, such as on “in-plane” trusses.

### SLOT

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Punches the fixing hole in the product flange incorporating a recess for the screw. Used in all framing intersection fixing.

### FLANGE\_HOLE

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Punches holes in the product flange.

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