Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming

  1. CAD/CAM Integration and Workflow
    1. Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
      1. 2D Drawing Creation
        1. 3D Solid Modeling
          1. Assembly Design
            1. Design for Manufacturability
              1. File Format Standards
                1. DXF Files
                  1. IGES Files
                    1. STEP Files
                      1. Native CAD Formats
                    2. Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
                      1. CAM Software Overview
                        1. Model Import and Preparation
                          1. Stock Definition and Setup
                            1. Machining Strategy Selection
                              1. Roughing Strategies
                                1. Semi-Finishing Operations
                                  1. Finishing Strategies
                                    1. Drilling and Hole-Making
                                      1. Threading Operations
                                      2. Toolpath Generation
                                        1. 2D Toolpaths
                                          1. 3D Surface Machining
                                            1. Multi-Axis Toolpaths
                                            2. Cutting Parameter Optimization
                                              1. Toolpath Simulation and Verification
                                              2. Post-Processing
                                                1. Post-Processor Function and Role
                                                  1. Machine-Specific Code Generation
                                                    1. Post-Processor Configuration
                                                      1. Custom Post-Processor Development
                                                        1. Output Code Review and Editing
                                                        2. Program Verification and Simulation
                                                          1. Software-Based Simulation
                                                            1. Material Removal Simulation
                                                              1. Collision Detection
                                                                1. Toolpath Visualization
                                                                  1. Backplotting Techniques
                                                                    1. Error Detection and Correction