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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
Drilling and Hole-Making Operations
Canned Cycle Fundamentals
Purpose and Advantages
Cycle Parameter Structure
Initial Plane and R-Plane Concepts
Retract Modes
Initial Plane Return (G98)
R-Plane Return (G99)
Basic Drilling Cycles
High-Speed Drilling Cycle (G81)
Cycle Parameters
Drilling Cycle with Dwell (G82)
Spot Drilling Applications
Counterboring Operations
Peck Drilling Cycle (G83)
Deep Hole Drilling
Chip Breaking and Evacuation
Peck Increment Settings
Threading Cycles
Tapping Cycle (G84)
Rigid Tapping
Tension-Compression Tapping
Right-Hand and Left-Hand Threads
Reverse Tapping Cycle (G74)
Thread Milling Operations
Boring Cycles
Boring Cycle (G85)
Boring with Spindle Stop (G86)
Boring with Manual Retract (G87)
Boring with Dwell (G89)
Cycle Cancellation and Safety
Canned Cycle Cancel (G80)
Safe Cycle Termination
Error Recovery Procedures
Advanced Hole-Making Techniques
Custom Drilling Cycles
Multi-Step Hole Operations
Hole Pattern Programming
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