Written in simple, easy-to-understand
language by skilled programmers with years of experience teaching CNC
machining to the industry and in formal education settings, this new edition
provides full descriptions of many operation and programming functions and
illustrates their practical applications through examples.
It provides
in-depth information on how to program turning and milling machines, which
is applicable to almost all control systems.
It keeps all theoretical
explanations to a minimum throughout so that they do not distort an
understanding of the programming.
And because of the wide range of
information available about the selection of tools, cutting speeds, and the
technology of machining, it is sure to benefit:
- engineers
- programmers
- supervisors
- and machine operators who need ready access to information that
will solve CNC operation and programming problems
This third edition of an already proven
effective text offers detailed coverage of subjects not addressed by the
majority of existing texts.
FEATURES:
- Contains expanded sections on CAD/CAM and
Conversational Programming that offer insight into the modern methods of
CNC programming.
- Includes a modern CNC controller
representation in the Operation Section.
- Thoroughly describes mathematical formula
usage necessary for creating programs manually.
- Provides practical examples and study
questions throughout, allowing users to demonstrate their proficiency.
- Features improved blueprints and drawings
created to ANSI standards in order to improve clarity.
- Offers a glossary of terminology and
useful technical data and charts needed for effective programming.
- Illustrates how to create each programming
example through clear step-by-step presentations.
- The only textbook that covers edgeCAM
CAD/CAM Programming. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) has adopted edgeCAM as
the CAD/CAM program they use in their Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
courses taught at high schools across the nation.
- Includes the latest version of
Mastercam--Mastercam X
