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1. Introduction to CNC Machining
2. Fundamentals of the CNC Machine Environment
3. The Language of CNC: Codes and Addresses
4. Structure of a CNC Program
5. Basic Motion Programming
6. Speeds and Feeds
7. Tooling and Tool Management
8. Work Coordinate Systems and Offsets
9. Drilling and Hole-Making Operations
10. Advanced Programming Techniques
11. CAD/CAM Integration and Workflow
12. Machine Setup and Program Execution
13. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
14. CNC Safety and Best Practices
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming

1. Introduction to CNC Machining
2. Fundamentals of the CNC Machine Environment
3. The Language of CNC: Codes and Addresses
4. Structure of a CNC Program
5. Basic Motion Programming
6. Speeds and Feeds
7. Tooling and Tool Management
8. Work Coordinate Systems and Offsets
9. Drilling and Hole-Making Operations
10. Advanced Programming Techniques
11. CAD/CAM Integration and Workflow
12. Machine Setup and Program Execution
13. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
14. CNC Safety and Best Practices
  1. Structure of a CNC Program
    1. Program Identification
      1. Program Number (O-word)
        1. Naming Conventions
          1. Program Comments and Headers
          2. Program Organization
            1. Blocks of Code (Lines)
              1. Sequence Numbering
                1. Block Structure and Order
                2. Program Format Standards
                  1. Word Address Format
                    1. Fixed Block Format
                      1. Tab Sequential Format
                      2. Program Boundaries
                        1. Program Start Character (%)
                          1. Program End Codes (M02, M30)
                            1. Safe Start Conditions
                              1. Program Initialization
                              2. Documentation and Comments
                                1. Using Parentheses for Comments
                                  1. Best Practices for Documentation
                                    1. Operation Descriptions
                                      1. Tool and Setup Information
                                      2. Program Validation
                                        1. Syntax Checking
                                          1. Logic Verification
                                            1. Safety Considerations

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