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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 cams, 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.

 

 

 

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