Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming

  1. Speeds and Feeds
    1. Spindle Speed Control
      1. Spindle Speed Command (S-word)
        1. RPM vs Surface Speed
          1. Constant RPM Mode (G97)
            1. Constant Surface Speed Mode (G96)
              1. CSS Applications in Turning
                1. Maximum RPM Limits
                  1. Safety Considerations
                2. Feed Rate Control
                  1. Feed Rate Command (F-word)
                    1. Feed Rate Modes
                      1. Units Per Minute (G94)
                        1. Units Per Revolution (G95)
                        2. Feed Rate Override
                          1. Adaptive Feed Control
                          2. Calculating Optimal Parameters
                            1. Material Properties and Machinability
                              1. Tool Material and Geometry
                                1. Cutting Operation Types
                                  1. Roughing Operations
                                    1. Finishing Operations
                                      1. Drilling and Tapping
                                      2. Chip Load Calculations
                                        1. Surface Finish Requirements
                                          1. Tool Life Optimization
                                          2. Speed and Feed References
                                            1. Manufacturer Recommendations
                                              1. Speed and Feed Charts
                                                1. Empirical Testing Methods
                                                  1. Adjustments for Conditions
                                                    1. Tool Wear Compensation
                                                      1. Coolant Effects
                                                        1. Machine Rigidity

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