AN INTRODUCTION TO CNC MACHINING AND
PROGRAMMING
By David Gibbs and Tom Crandell
1991, 6 x 9, Hard, Illustrated, 544pp
ISBN: 0-8311-3009-1
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1-961-155
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OVERVIEW
This unusually practical introduction to
numerical control technology fully explains the most recent developments in
machining and programming. Logically organized, it begins with a review of
basic concepts and principles and moves on to tooling, workholding, machine
setting, speeds and feeds, and part programming before concluding with a
discussion of advanced techniques. Both beginning and advanced readers will
find a wealth of information in this complete overview of computer numerical
control.
FEATURES
Presents a balanced introduction to both
machining and part programming. Uses the reader's knowledge on conventional
machines to explain the operation of CNC machining. Includes sufficient
information to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical aspects
needed to comprehend CNC machining. Contains a chapter on conversational and
manual programming as well as computer aided part programming. Offers
hundreds of clear illustrations to fully clarify the text.
CONTENTS
Introduction to CNC. CNC Machine Design.
Tooling for CNC. Work Holding and Part Loading for CNC Machinery. Terms and
Definitions Associated with CNC Part Programming and Machine Control. Data
Preparation and Input to Machine Control Units. Speeds and Feeds for CNC
Machining. Part Programming: Techniques, Terms, and Definitions.
Conversational and Manual Part Programming for CNC Machining. Computer-Aided
CNC Part Programming. Advanced Techniques in CNC. Glossary. Part Programming
Projects.
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