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CNC Machining Handbook: Basic Theory, Production Data, and Machining Procedure
By James Madison 1996, 396 pp., illus., ISBN 0-8311-3064-4
$44.95

This all new handbook is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference available on CNC machining centers and their capabilities, commonly used CNC commands, and CNC related tooling for the production of precision machined components. Written for programmers, engineers, and operators, it provides a ready reference for basic theory, production data, and machining procedure. Covering milling, boring, turning, grinding and related CNC tooling, entire machining systems are analyzed. Individual CNC commands are referenced by graphical representation of the toolpath and the surfaces produced and every generic command is cross-referenced by industry standard CNC machine formats and illustrated by the surface, machine movement, or toolpath that results from using the individual commands. This state of the art handbook allows the user of precision machining centers and high-rate material removal systems to become better and more successful programmers. Both apprentices and experienced operators and programmers will find this invaluable reference an essential source for all their needs.

Table of Contents:
CNC Systems. The Precision Measuring and Position of CNC. Programming; Special Control-Geometry Capability. Programming Tool Motions. CNC Operation Selection. Programming Standard Milling and Boring Center Motions. Programming Complex Milling and Boring Motions. Programming Standard Turning Motions. Programming Complex Turning Motions. Programming CNC Grinding Motions. Subroutines and Compensation. CNC Compensation. Useful Programming Formulas, Commands and Tables, CNC Tooling; CNC Tooling for Turning Centers; CNC Tooling for Grinding; CNC Operation; Grinding and Turning Operational Sequences. CNC Forms and Worksheets.