CNC lathes require a program to maximize the machine’s capabilities. Creating a CNC program is only performed after a careful planning stage to determine exactly what machining operations and which part dimensions the CNC lathe will need to machine.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Define a CNC program
- Define the steps in CNC programming
- Understand the importance of thoroughly planning the creation of a CNC program
- Define program zero
- Distinguish between machine zero and program zero
- List common points used as a program zero
List methods of creating a CNC program
Learning Path
- CNC Lathe Production Tech
Estimated Time (Hrs): 1.2
Language: English
A CNC lathe program is required to be organized in a specific manner for the controller to understand the instructions within the program. Each instruction must also be organized.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Define a stop code
- Define an end of block symbol
- Understand the use of parentheses in a CNC program
- List the two sections of a CNC lathe program
- Distinguish between a block and a word
- Understand the purpose of the program end function
Learning Path
- CNC Lathe Production Tech
Estimated Time (Hrs): 1
Language: English
The address of a word in a CNC program defines the meaning of the word. Understanding the meaning of common words in a CNC program is important to recognize what actions the CNC machine tool will perform.
Estimated completion time (hours): 2.1
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Define the purpose of G codes
- Define the purpose of S, T, and M words
- Understand the importance of G code groups
- Define the meaning of common G codes
- Define the meaning of common M words
- Understand the numeric value of a T word
- Understand the importance of the format of the numeric data in a word
Learning Path
- CNC Lathe Production Tech
Estimated Time (Hrs): 2.1
Language: English
The instructions written in G code programming that produce an action by a CNC lathe are called commands. A command may require a single word, a block, or multiple blocks.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Understand the requirements to command a spindle function
- Understand the requirements to command a linear movement
- Understand the requirements to command a circular movement
Learning Path
- CNC Lathe Production Tech
Estimated Time (Hrs): 1
Language: English
Building a CNC lathe program that is versatile requires organizing sections into an order that will safely produce a part that meets all of the required specifications.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.8
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- List common commands used in each section of the body of a CNC program
- Define a safe start block
Learning Path
- CNC Lathe Production Tech
Estimated Time (Hrs): 0.8
Language: English