User:Delia1960/The CNC Workshop

The CNC Workshop written by Frank Nanfara, Tony Uccello, and Derek Murphy is a multimedia introduction to CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Programming. It is a CNC-related text with simulation software, and multimedia computer based training content. The book and software has simulation and animation which teaches CNC milling and turning and is used by many schools across North America mostly but i other parts of the world. Early releases of the CNC Workshop were first released in 1990 and was called the CNC Workbook.

The following is what the Table of Contents comprise.

1. Introduction to CNC'''
 * Introduction
 * The Evolution of NC
 * Microcomputer Technology
 * NC Applications
 * CNC Controllers
 * The CNC Process
 * Indented line
 * Lab Exercises

2. CNC Fundamentals and Vocabulary
 * Axis and Motion Nomenclature
 * CNC Milling Fundamentals
 * CNC Turning Fundamentals
 * Lab Exercise

3. Programming Concepts
 * Introduction
 * CNC Codes
 * Using a Programming Sheet
 * Block Format
 * Preparing to Program
 * Program Zero
 * Tool Motion
 * Using Canned Cycles
 * Tooling
 * Lab Exercises

4. Interactive Simulation Software
 * Installation and Setup
 * Menus
 * Getting Started

5. CNC Milling
 * Letter Address Listing
 * G-Codes
 * M-Codes
 * Step-by-Step Milling Examples
 * Lab Exercises

6. Turning
 * Letter Address Listing
 * G-Codes
 * M-Codes
 * Step-by-Step Turning Examples
 * Lab Exercises

7. Introduction to CAD/CAM
 * The Basic CAD/CAM System
 * Computer-Aided Design
 * AutoCAD
 * Computer-Aided Manufacturing
 * EdgeCAM
 * MasterCAM
 * The CAD/CAM System
 * Overall Benefits of CAD/CAM
 * Lab Exercises

8. Workbook Exercises Workbook Exercises Advanced Exercises

Appendix A: Answers to Lab Exercises
 * Appendix B
 * Appendix C
 * Glossary
 * Index