CNC Machining and Programming: An Introduction - Hardcover

Crandell, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0831131187 ISBN 13: 9780831131180

Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc., 2003

Synopsis

• Offers expanded information on high-speed CNC machines and machining.
• Contains new information on linear slide drives, computer-assisted programming and 3D surfacing.
• Covers all aspects of CNC: machine construction, processing, tooling, programming, setup, and program prove-out.
• Includes an updated conversational control section with Hurco machine controls information.
• Provides actual and complete programming examples that are labeled and explained.
• Discusses processing, fixturing, tooling, and programming for computer numerical control.
• Demonstrates calculations used in CNC programming.

About this title

About the Author

With more than 30 years experience in industry and education, Thomas Crandell is currently the Director of Corporate and Professional Development at the Technology Transfer Center, Ferris State University, where he is responsible for creating standup training programs and computerized training solutions for business and industry. At the university he has also been involved in the implementation of new courses on CNC machining, computer-aided drafting, computer-aided manufacturing, and computer-integrated manufacturing. During his years in industry, Crandell served as a Senior Applications Engineer and customer CNC programmer/trainer for a major machine tool builder and a senior CNC programmer for Caterpillar Tractor Company. Additionally, he was responsible for CNC processing, fixturing, tooling, programming, machine prove-out, and customer training/startup at Ex-Cell-O Corporation. He holds a B.S. in Industrial/Vocational Education and a Masters Degree in Industrial Education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0831131187
• ISBN 13: 9780831131180
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 544