CNC Programming Handbook, 3rd Edition

Over its first two editions, this best-selling book has become the de facto standard for training and reference material at all levels of CNC programming. Used in hundreds of educational institutions around the world as the primary text for CNC courses, and used daily by many in-field CNC programmers and machine operators, this book literally defines CNC programming. Written with careful attention to detail, there are no compromises. Many of the changes in this new Third Edition are the direct result of comments and suggestions received from many CNC professionals in the field. This extraordinarily comprehensive work continues to be packed with over one thousand illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts, and practical examples.

The enclosed CD-ROM now contains a fully functional 15-day shareware version of CNC tool path editor/simulator, NCPlot™. This powerful, easy-to-learn software includes an amazing array of features, many not found in competitive products. NCPlot offers an unmatched combination of simplicity of use and richness of features. Support for many advanced control options is standard, including a macro interpreter that simulates Fanuc and similar macro programs.

The CD-ROM also offers many training exercises based on individual chapters, along with solutions and detailed explanations. Special programming and machining examples are provided as well, in form of complete machine files, useful as actual programming resources. Virtually all files use Adobe PDF format and are set to high resolution printing.

• Fully functional shareware version of CNC toolpath simulator/editor, NCPlot(TM), included on the CD-ROM.
• Detailed section on CNC lathes with live tooling, including examples
• Image files of many actual parts, used as examples
• More programming examples (both in printed text and on the CD-ROM)
• Optimized for the latest Fanuc and related control systems
• Additional formulas, calculations and handy reference material
• Fourth axis programming (indexing and rotary)
• CD-ROM based projects, including several as interactive PDF forms
• Improved index for better search of topics

About The Author
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Numerical Control
Chapter 2 : CNC Milling
Chapter 3 : CNC Turning
Chapter 4 : Coordinate Geometry
Chapter 5 : Control System
Chapter 6 : Program Planning
Chapter 7 : Part Program Structure
Chapter 8 : Preparatory Commands
Chapter 9 : Miscellaneous Functions
Chapter 10 : Sequence Block
Chapter 11 : Input of Dimensions
Chapter 12 : Spindle Control
Chapter 13 : Feedrate Control
Chapter 14 : Tool Function
Chapter 15 : Reference Points
Chapter 16 : Register Commands
Chapter 17 : Position Compensation
Chapter 18 : Work Offsets
Chapter 19 : Tool Length Offset
Chapter 20 : Rapid Positioning
Chapter 21 : Machine Zero Return
Chapter 22 : Linear Interpolation
Chapter 23 : Block Skip Function
Chapter 24 : Dwell Command
Chapter 25 : Fixed Cycles
Chapter 26 : Machining Holes
Chapter 27 : Pattern of Holes
Chapter 28 : Face Milling
Chapter 29 : Circular Interpolation
Chapter 30 : Cutter Radius Offset
Chapter 31 : Plane Selection
Chapter 32 : Contour Milling
Chapter 33 : Slots And Pockets
Chapter 34 : Turning and Boring
Chapter 35 : Lathe Cycles
Chapter 36 : Grooving on Lathes
Chapter 37 : Part-Off
Chapter 38 : Single Point Threading
Chapter 39 : Subprograms
Chapter 40 : Datum Shift
Chapter 41 : Mirror Image
Chapter 42 : Coordinate Rotation
Chapter 43 : Scaling Function
Chapter 44 : CNC Lathe Accessories
Chapter 45 : Helical Milling
Chapter 46 : Horizontal Machining
Chapter 47 : Live Tooling on Lathes
Chapter 48 : Writing A CNC Program
Chapter 49 : Program Documents
Chapter 50 : Program Verification
Chapter 51 : CNC Machining
Chapter 52 : Interfacing to Devices
Chapter 53 : Math in CNC Programming
Chapter 54 : CNC and CAD/CAM

A : Reference Tables
B : Speeds And Feeds
C : NCPlot Features
Index