Managing Computer Numerical Control Operations : How to Get the Most Out of Your CNC Machine Tools

Title: Managing Computer Numerical Control Operations : How to Get the Most Out of Your CNC Machine Tools
Author: Mike Lynch
ISBN: 0872634663 / 9780872634664
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 327
Publisher: SME
Year: 1995
Availability: In Stock

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"Managing Computer Numerical Control Operations: How to Get the Most Out of Your CNC Machine Tools" provides the ideas, guidelines and techniques you need to capture the full potential of your CNC equipment. It is structured so you can adapt what you learn to your own CNC environment, applications, and specific needs. Nearly every aspect of CNC operations is addressed and the book is organized so you can use it as a step-by-step guide to efficient CNC utilization or as a shop floor reference for continuous improvement. Hundreds of specific utilization boosting techniques are detailed, with special emphasis on tips for reducing setup and cycle time, the two areas with greatest potential for gains. This book is a must read for anyone working in the CNC world...shop owners, managers, CNC coordinators, programmers, trainers and setup people.

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Preface

Part I : Understanding Your CNC Environment
Chapter 1 : Elements of the CNC Environment
Chapter 2 : Applying Value-added Principles to the CNC Environment
Chapter 3 : Defining Your Company’s CNC Needs

Part II : Educating Your People
Chapter 4 : Introduction to Industrial Training Issues
Chapter 5 : How to Develop an In-plant Training Program
Chapter 6 : Course Content: The Key Concepts Approach to Teaching CNC

Part III : Improving Utilization Through Setup and Cycle Time Reduction
Chapter 7 : Setup Time Reduction Principles
Chapter 8 : Setup Time Reduction Techniques
Chapter 9 : Cycle Time Reduction Techniques

Part IV : Addressing Other Important CNC Issues
Chapter 10 : Documentation Issues
Chapter 11 : Program Preparation, Transfer, Verification, and Storage Issues
Chapter 12 : Service and Maintenance Issues