Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming

12.

Machine Setup and Program Execution

12.1.

Program Transfer and Management

12.1.1.

File Transfer Methods

12.1.1.1.

USB Storage Devices

12.1.1.2.

Network Transfer (DNC)

12.1.1.3.

Serial Communication

12.1.1.4.

Wireless Transfer

12.1.2.

File Organization and Naming

12.1.3.

Program Storage and Backup

12.1.4.

Version Control

12.2.

Workpiece Setup and Fixturing

12.2.1.

Workholding Principles

12.2.2.

Vise Setup and Alignment

12.2.3.

Fixture Design and Application

12.2.4.

Clamping Strategies

12.2.5.

Workpiece Orientation

12.2.6.

Setup Documentation

12.3.

Tool Setup and Preparation

12.3.1.

Tool Loading and Organization

12.3.2.

Tool Length Measurement

12.3.2.1.

Tool Presetters

12.3.2.2.

On-Machine Measurement

12.3.2.3.

Manual Measurement Techniques

12.3.3.

Tool Offset Entry and Verification

12.3.4.

Tool Condition Assessment

12.4.

Machine Calibration and Verification

12.4.1.

Machine Warm-Up Procedures

12.4.2.

Axis Calibration

12.4.3.

Spindle Runout Checks

12.4.4.

Probe Calibration

12.4.5.

Work Offset Verification

12.5.

Program Verification Procedures

12.5.1.

Dry Run Operations

12.5.2.

Single Block Execution

12.5.3.

Feed Rate Override Testing

12.5.4.

Graphics Simulation

12.5.5.

First Article Inspection

12.6.

Production Run Management

12.6.1.

Program Execution Monitoring

12.6.2.

Quality Control Procedures

12.6.3.

Tool Wear Monitoring

12.6.4.

Process Optimization

12.6.5.

Production Documentation

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