Written by the author of the bestselling CNC Programming Handbook and the recent release Fanuc CNC Custom Macros, this practical and very useful resource covers several programming subjects, including how to program cams and tapered end mills, that are virtually impossible to find anywhere. Other, more common, subjects, such as cutter radius offset and thread milling are covered in great depth. 

 

• Presents detailed part programming suggestions for a variety of machining operations.
  
• Includes discussions on the following major subjects: thread milling methods, knurling, programming live tools
  on CNC lathes, part reversal methods, using pallet changers, applying special grooving and threading
  techniques, and many more.
  
• Provides numerous illustrations, charts, tables, and practical examples, allowing users to fully understand all concepts.
  
• Many methods presented can also be adapted to programming methods using a CAM system.

 

 

 

• Program Development
• Calculating Contour Points
• Formulas for Contouring
• Part Reversal
• Programming Tapers
• Special Purpose G-codes
• Tool Length Offset Change
• Block Skip Applications
• Polar Coordinates
• Cutter Radius Offset in Depth
• Turning and Boring
• Four-Axis Lathe
• Techniques for Grooving
• Techniques for Threading
• Subprogram Development
• Using Tapered End Mills
• Knurling on CNC Lathes
• Programming Cams
• Pallet Changers
• Thread Milling
• Working with Planes
• Introduction to Macros
• Rigid Tapping