CNC Programming Handbook

Extraordinarily comprehensive, this popular and authoritative reference covers just about every possible subject a typical CNC programmer may encounter on a daily basis. Fully indexed to help the user quickly locate topics of interest, this “industrial strength” handbook presents most common programming subjects in great depth and is equally applicable to both CNC milling and CNC turning operations. Many advanced subjects are also covered, thus making this an unusually comprehensive reference for machinists, programmers, engineers, and supervisors. Filled with over one thousand illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts, and practical examples, this widely respected publication is structured in a logical order that is readily adaptable to virtually all levels of CNC training, from the basic to the advanced.

CNC Programming Handbook has just become more valuable than ever! A new CD-ROM, packed with actual problem-solving projects and enhancing the material presented in the book, is included for the first time. Users will find programming projects and exercises for most chapters, special programming and machining projects, solutions to problems, and numerous reference files useful in CNC programming, as well as several utilities. With the majority of files in Adobe PDF, instructors will be able to quickly and easily print and distribute any of the projects, exercises, and references to their classes. Meanwhile, students and professionals will find this CD an effective self-study aid that allows them to enhance their understanding of the subject one topic at a time.

• Presents complete information on various programming techniques, from the basic areas to dozens of advanced concepts.
• Includes more than 1,000 illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts and real-world examples.
• Offers unparalleled reference material useful for skills training at all levels of CNC.
• Presents an encyclopedic, logically organized approach to CNC programming, allowing the reader to look up a subject of interest only.
• Uses cross references throughout to guide the reader to the proper answer or solution to a problem.
  

Peter Smid is a professional consultant, educator, and speaker, and has many years of practical, hands-on experience with CNC and CAD/CAM applications on all levels. He consults for both manufacturers and educational institutions on the practical use of CNC technology, part programming, CAD/CAM, advanced machining, tooling, setup, and many other related fields. Hundreds of organizations have used his services and benefited from his wide-ranging industrial background in CNC programming, machining, and company-oriented training.