Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming

  1. Advanced Programming Techniques
    1. Subprograms and Modular Programming
      1. Subprogram Structure and Benefits
        1. Subprogram Call (M98)
          1. Subprogram Return (M99)
            1. Parameter Passing
              1. Nested Subprograms
                1. Local and Global Variables
                2. Parametric Programming and Macros
                  1. Variable Declaration and Usage
                    1. System Variables
                      1. Local Variables
                        1. Mathematical Operations
                          1. Arithmetic Functions
                            1. Trigonometric Functions
                              1. Logical Operations
                              2. Control Structures
                                1. Conditional Statements (IF-THEN-ELSE)
                                  1. Looping Constructs (WHILE, FOR)
                                    1. GOTO Statements
                                    2. Macro Programming Applications
                                      1. Family of Parts Programming
                                        1. Adaptive Machining
                                          1. Custom Cycles
                                        2. Coordinate System Transformations
                                          1. Coordinate System Rotation (G68)
                                            1. Rotation Angle Specification
                                              1. Rotation Center Definition
                                                1. Applications in Angled Features
                                                2. Scaling Operations (G51)
                                                  1. Uniform and Non-Uniform Scaling
                                                    1. Scale Factor Applications
                                                    2. Mirror Imaging
                                                      1. Axis Mirroring Techniques
                                                        1. Part Symmetry Applications
                                                        2. Transformation Cancellation
                                                          1. Resetting to Default State
                                                        3. Advanced Motion Control
                                                          1. High-Speed Machining Techniques
                                                            1. Smooth Contouring
                                                              1. Look-Ahead Processing
                                                                1. Adaptive Feed Control
                                                                2. Custom Cycle Development
                                                                  1. User-Defined Canned Cycles
                                                                    1. Cycle Storage and Recall
                                                                      1. Cycle Parameter Validation