Trades & Technology

Ideal for undergraduate level engineering technology courses such as CNC Operations and Programming.

Receiving high praise by reviewers, this state-of-the-art text outlines the main problems when dealing with computer numerical control equipment, and examines organizational concepts and strategies that can be used to achieve a smooth running of CNC departments. Written by an educator with extensive hands-on CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience, it offers the most advanced programming techniques available in any book of its kind.

• Organizes material in a very logical progression, with each chapter building on the previous one for easy comprehension. Pg.___

• Provides a well-rounded treatment of CNC programming by offering a sound balance between basic and more advanced topics. Sample chapter topics include:

  • Coordinate systems, CNC syntax, and programming functions. Pg.___

  • Tool offset consideration and methods of presetting the coordinate system. Pg.___

  • Diameter cutting, pattern repeating, threading, and grooving. Pg.___

  • Calling and cancelling a macro program. Pg.___

  • Time efficiency in CNC departments, recruiting and training. Pg.___

• Teaches required math through programming examples, enabling students to build competitive skills needed for programming and operating the CNC equipment in the industry. Pg.___

• Includes highly supportive teaching and learning aids:

  • Chapter summaries, key words, and self-tests with answers help to reinforce instruction and evaluate understanding. Pg.___

  • Appendixes contain valuable formulas and tables needed for programming. Pg.___

  • Illustrated glossary serves as a quick reference of specialized terms. Pg.___

(NOTE: Each chapter contains a summary).

 1. Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control.


 2. Programming Fundamentals.


 3. Machine Setup.


 4. Manual Tool Radius Compensation.


 5. Automatic Tool Radius Compensation.


 6. Tooling Features.


 7. Programming CNC Lathes.


 8. Programming CNC Milling Centers.


 9. Macro Programming.


10. Using Computers in CNC Programming.


Appendix A: CNC Code List.


Appendix B: Handy Formulas for the CNC Programmer and Operator.


Appendix C: Figuring Compensation Amount When Chamfering.


Appendix D: General Safety Notes for Safe CNC Operations.


Appendix E: Answers to Chapter Self-Tests.


Glossary.


Index.

Controls/Computer Numerical Controls (Building & Technical Trades)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Engineering Technology and Industrial Management)

View a Sample Chapter PDF:

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, contact your Pearson Higher Education representative for pricing and ordering information.

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.