Written to help the CNC novice achieve a practical understanding of the sophisticated equipment involved, includes comprehensive explanations of all aspects of the methodology and presents detailed information on manual programming, conversational programming (a topic of growing significance in the field), and machine operations. Examines successful CNC operations in a wide variety of applications: milling machines, machining and turning centers, turret punch presses, wire EDM machines, grinding equipment, and laser cutting equipment. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This is a comprehensive textbook catering for BTEC students at NIII and Higher National levels, advanced City and Guilds courses, and the early years of degree courses. It is also ideal for use in industrial retraining and post-experience programmes.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For introductory courses in CNC manufacturing technology and machine technology. This superbly detailed and illustrated text clearly defines, explains and illustrates the basics of CNC machining centers and CNC turning machines. The volume sufficiently identifies, outlines and explains all the important fundamentals of control components, control operations, machine operation functions, and setup methods and procedures. It provides hands-on experience with a straightforward step-by-step methodology that is easy to understand and illustrates the main components and characteristics that are associated with each CNC machine type.

This textbook covers the basics of CNC, introducing key terms and explaining the codes. It uses Fanuc compatible programming in examples and provides CAD/CAM lathe and mill program examples accompanied by computer screen displays. Included is a CAD/CAM software program for designing parts, generating machine codes, and simulating the tool path to check for programming errors. An illustrated glossary is also included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Until now, parametric programming has been the best-kept secret of CNC! This new book demystifies this simple yet sophisticated programming tool in an easy-to-understand tutorial format, and presents a comprehensive how-to of parametric programming from a user's point of view. Focusing on three of the most popular versions of parametric programming - Fanuc's custom macro B. Okuma's user task 2, and Fadal's macro - the book describes what parametric programming is, what it can do, and how it does it more efficiently than manual programming. Along with a host of program-simplifying techniques included in the book, you're treated to descriptions of how to write, set-up and run general subprograms simulate the addition of control options and integrate higher level programming capabilities at G-code level.

Computer Numerical Control is a new introduction to the field, and covers the operation and programming of the latest equipment. It is clearly written and well illustrated for the student or professional operator/programmer. Some of the many important features include an interesting history of the NC/CNC field, coverage of both mill and lathe programming, presentation of the latest in carbide cutting tools, integration of key ISO 9000 and related statistical process control information, review of essential math as needed, good coverage of turning centers to help the reader understand the machine environment, and balanced approach to EDM covers both operation and programming. Also enclosed is a disk that simulates machine movement in response to various operating codes.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) controllers are high value-added products counting for over 30% of the price of machine tools. The development of CNC technology depends on the integration of technologies from many different industries, and requires strategic long-term support. “Theory and Design of CNC Systems” covers the elements of control, the design of control systems, and modern open-architecture control systems. Topics covered include Numerical Control Kernel (NCK) design of CNC, Programmable Logic Control (PLC), and the Man-Machine Interface (MMI), as well as the major modules for the development of conversational programming methods. The concepts and primary elements of STEP-NC are also introduced. A collaboration of several authors with considerable experience in CNC development, education, and research, this highly focused textbook on the principles and development technologies of CNC controllers can also be used as a guide for those working on CNC development in industry.