Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0133489620 ISBN 13: 9780133489620

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 1996

Reflecting manufacturers' growing need to integrate computers into their production processes, this book covers the machining fundamentals—as well as Computer Numerical Control programming and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. Its focus is based on the authors' many years of teaching experience along with industrial CNC courses at various businesses and industries. Material is presented in a logical, easy-to-understand fashion, to help readers overcome some of the anxiety that has been associated with the subject. Covers the machining fundamentals—as well as Computer Numerical Control programming and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. Critical topics discussed include comprehensive carbide tooling information, basics of CNC electrical discharge machining, and a CAD/CAM overview. A review of basic right triangle trigonometry emphasizes an important area of understanding for future operators and programmers of CNC equipment. Also features tutorials for Mazak, Bridgeport Ezpath, and Fanuc (FAPT) programming. For future operators and programmers of CNC equipment.

From the Publisher:

Reflecting manufacturers' growing need to integrate computers into their production processes, this book covers the machining fundamentals as well as Computer Numerical Control programming and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. Its coverage is based on the authors' many years of teaching experience as well as industrial CNC courses at various businesses and industries. Stenerson and Curran present material in a logical, easy-to-understand fashion, hoping to help readers overcome some of the anxiety that has been associated with the subject.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: Stenerson and Curran present material in a logical, easy-to-understand fashion, hoping to help readers overcome some of the anxiety that has been associated with the subject. Key Topics: Reflecting manufacturers' growing need to integrate computers into their production processes, this book covers the assembly, programming and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. Its coverage is based on the authors' many years teaching experience as well as industrial CNC courses at various businesses and industries.