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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. Basic Motion Programming
    1. Rapid Positioning
      1. Rapid Traverse (G00)
        1. Non-Linear Motion Characteristics
          1. Safety Considerations
            1. Clearance Moves
            2. Linear Motion
              1. Linear Interpolation (G01)
                1. Feed Rate Requirements
                  1. Straight-Line Cutting Applications
                    1. Ramping and Lead-In Moves
                    2. Circular Motion
                      1. Arc Programming Fundamentals
                        1. Clockwise Arc (G02)
                          1. Counter-Clockwise Arc (G03)
                            1. Arc Definition Methods
                              1. Radius Method (R)
                                1. Center Point Method (I, J, K)
                                2. Full Circle Programming
                                  1. Helical Interpolation
                                    1. Simultaneous Linear and Circular Motion
                                      1. Thread Milling Applications
                                        1. Spiral Cutting Operations
                                      2. Dwell Operations
                                        1. Dwell Command (G04)
                                          1. Dwell Time Specification
                                            1. Applications in Machining
                                              1. Spindle Acceleration Considerations
                                              2. Motion Planning and Optimization
                                                1. Look-Ahead Processing
                                                  1. Acceleration and Deceleration
                                                    1. Corner Rounding and Exact Stop

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