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Description of The CNC Workshop

The CNC Workshop workbook is designed to introduce new users to CNC and provide them with an opportunity to learn and practice at their own pace. The CBT and software, CNC Workshop with TORCOMP CNCez Java Edition, enforces important concepts and allows users to create CNC programs and test them in a simulated manufacturing environment.

Using the simulation software allows the user to perform dry runs of all CNC programs in a simulated manufacturing environment. TORCOMP's CNCez Java Edition allows users to define and save their custom machine configurations, as well as the ability to display machined solid models of their programs. By using TORCOMP CNCez Java Edition to test a program, users need to use a CNC machine tool only for final confirmation of a design.

Title Information

ISBN:

9781585030835

Pages:

378 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

161466

Publisher:

SDC Publications

Published:

01/05/2002

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Contents of The CNC Workshop

1 Introduction to CNC
Introduction
The Evolution of NC
Microcomputer Technology
NC Applications
Milling
Turning
Wire EDM
Laser, Flame, and Plasma
Punching and Nibbling
Robots and CNC
Controller Standards
CNC Controllers
EIA and ISO Standards
Conversational (Nonstandard)
The CNC Process
Flow of CNC Processing
Flow of Computer-Aided CNC Processing
Quality Control
Lab Exercises

2 CNC Fundamentals and Vocabulary
Axis and Motion Nomenclature
The Right-Hand Rule of Coordinates
CNC Milling Fundamentals
The Cartesian Graph for CNC Milling
Absolute Coordinates for Milling
Incremental Coordinates for Milling
Exercises
CNC Turning Fundamentals
Diameter Versus Radius Programming
Absolute Coordinates for Turning
Incremental Coordinates for Turning
Exercises
Lab Exercises

3 Programming Concepts
Introduction
Flow of CNC Processing
Preparing a Program
CNC Codes
Three Major Phases of a CNC Program
Using a Programming Sheet
Block Format
Preparing a Program
Develop an Order of Operations
Do All Necessary Math and Complete a Coordinate Sheet
Choose Your Tooling and Calculate Speeds and Feedrates
Program Zero
Tool Motion
Using Canned Cycles
Tooling
Drilling
Milling
Punching and Nibbling
Turning
Feedrates and Spindle Speeds
Cutting Fluids
Lab Exercises

4 Interactive Simulation Software
Installation and Setup
Installing and Running the Workshop
Default Configuration
The User Interface
Accessing Menu Options
Menus
File
Setup
Offset Registers
Options
Workpiece
View
Simulate
Help
Getting Started
Loading and Running a Sample CNC File
Editing an Existing Program
Writing and Executing Your Own CNC Program
Saving a New CNC File
Printing the Current CNC Program File
Exiting the Simulator

5 CNC Milling
Letter Address Listing
G-Codes
M-Codes
Step-by-Step Milling Examples
Lab Exercises

6 Turning
Letter Address Listing
G-Codes
M-Codes
Step-by-Step Turning Examples
Lab Exercises

7 Introduction to CAD/CAM
The Basic CAD/CAM System
Computer-Aided Design
AutoCAD
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
EdgeCAM
Introduction to EdgeCAM
Example of Creating Geometry in EdgeCAM
MasterCAM
Example of Creating Geometry in MasterCAM
The CAD/CAM System
Overall Benefits of CAD/CAM
Design
Drafting
Manufacturing
Management Control
Concurrent Engineering
Product Quality
Lab Exercises

8 Workbook Exercises
Exercise 1: A Review
Exercise 2: Calculating Diametrical Coordinates for Turning
Exercise 3: Calculating Coordinates for Simple Drilling and Slotting
Exercise 4: Lathe Profile Programming
Exercise 5: Drilling Bolt Holes
Exercise 6: Circular Arc Moves
Exercise 7: Mill Profiling
Exercise 8: Material Removal for Turning
Exercise 9: Material Removal for Milling
Advanced Exercises

Appendices
Glossary
Index