Computer Numerical Control

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. Useful and effective illustrations. Provides students with visual support of explanations and program samples. Key features and operations explained and illustrated-e.g. control components, control operations, machine operation functions, and setup methods and procedures. Provides students with specific information about each CNC category that is not readily available in other texts. G-codes, M-codes and various other letter address codes featured. Prepares students for further study of CAM systems. Summary learning tables and supporting technical charts. Provides students with easy reference tools for CNC code descriptions, machining related data, machining formulas, safety rules, cutting speed values, machining feedrate values and screw thread cutting and technical data. CNC machine types and components; toolholders and cutting tools, workholding devices and setup methods and control features clearly described and illustrated. Provides students with easy to understand information in one sourcebook. Related technical data linked to overall CNC process-e.g. Shop mathematics, feedrate, spindle speed, surface finishing, material types, cutter inserts and GD&T. Provides students with supporting technical data on CNC machining calculations, surface finish, material types, CNC alarm codes and screw thread features. CNC program samples-Progress in a spiral fashion. Shows students how to read programs block by block and provides them with a good understanding of each unit.