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CNC Programming Handbook [Hardcover]

Peter Smid (Author)

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Publication Date: January 4, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0831131365 | ISBN-13: 978-0831131364 | Edition: 1

Presents complete information on various programming techniques, from the basic areas to dozens of advanced concepts.
Includes more than 1,000 illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts and real-world examples.
Offers unparalleled reference material useful for skills training at all levels of CNC.
Presents an encyclopedic, logically organized approach to CNC programming, allowing the reader to look up a subject of interest only.
Uses cross references throughout to guide the reader to the proper answer or solution to a problem.

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Presents complete information on various programming techniques, from the basic areas to dozens of advanced concepts.
Includes more than 1,000 illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts and real-world examples.
Offers unparalleled reference material useful for skills training at all levels of CNC.
Presents an encyclopedic, logically organized approach to CNC programming, allowing the reader to look up a subject of interest only.
Uses cross references throughout to guide the reader to the proper answer or solution to a problem.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 600 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 1 edition (January 4, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0831131365
ISBN-13: 978-0831131364
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,254,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source for advanced and student programmers!, August 11, 2001

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This review is from: CNC Programming Handbook (Hardcover)

I have read close to 20 books on CNC programming and can honestly say that this is the only one that has covered both basic and advanced programming techniques for both mills and lathes. Mr. Smid obviously spent a lot of time in developing, writing, and completing this work. It is the best reference available today for Fanuc and EIA/ISO type programming standards. Well worth the price!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best CNC book I have read to date, August 17, 2002

Robert Salasidis (Laval, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews

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Excellent review of CNC machining. Talks about both mills and lathes. Very thorough description of all G-codes / M-codes as well as some less frequently covered items (sub programs etc). Deals primarily with Fanuc based controls, but info easily applicable to other CNC control as well. This is by far the best CNC book I have read to date.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Job, May 12, 2002

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I run machine shop in Surrey B.C. We purchase 3 copys of this Book for staff. Very good book, full of knowledge, great for student or machinist. Best book I see in years for cnc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars CNC Programming Handbook
Excellent book for CNC programmers. I have kept in my good books library. Hope to buy more CNC books in future by Peter Smidt

Published 1 month ago by gudhuman

3.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up but not a lot of Stars
I bought "CNC Programming Handbook" and found it useful. It does a credible job of explaining Fanuc tape code. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Norman L. Bleier

5.0 out of 5 stars CNC Programming Handbook, Third Edition
This book was recommended to me by a local college instructor. For me it is a great book for review. If you're new to CNC machining it's a must read. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Dick

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book needs a proof reader
As with all things in life no one is perfect. The material detailed in the book is dead on the money from what I can see. Read more

Published 17 months ago by John Billard

5.0 out of 5 stars It's all inside
I recently built a 4x4 CNC router with an indexer (Joe's Hybrid) but had never programmed a CNC machine. Read more

Published 22 months ago by S. Shuford

4.0 out of 5 stars Good information
This is a worthwhile book with a ton of information. No matter what type of CNC work you do, this is a good basic reference and resource. Read more

Published on October 1, 2009 by J. Hartman

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for CNC programmers
Peter Smid not only knows his subject backwards, he has the ability to put it into a form which is easily understood. Read more

Published on August 12, 2009 by R. L. Hulme

3.0 out of 5 stars More later
I am only about 20% into the book so can't really comment on it at this point. I will add somethin later.

Published on May 18, 2009 by Lloyd L. Lehn

4.0 out of 5 stars good book for the beginner
Good book for the beginner. Lots of information. Everything you need to know to get started.

Published on January 29, 2009 by Truman Swann

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for CNC Programmers or Operators
This book is great for CNC Programmers and CNC Machine operators. It covers offsets, tool setups, G and M codes, and various other beneficial CNC concepts. Read more

Published on January 20, 2009 by Dustin J. Meckley

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manual data input, threading motion, custom macros, user macros, training level, machine zero position, block skip function, machine zero return, climb milling mode, conventional milling mode, cutting feedrate, contour change points, actual tool change, machine reference position, feedrate motion, current tool position, threading feedrate, drill point length, block skip mode, lathe cycles, tool change function, face mill diameter, rapid motion rate, current tool location, thread end position

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Cycle Start, Z-depth Figure, Manual Pulse Generator, Program Version, Address Notation Description, Separate Geometry, Industrial Press, X-offset Z-offset Radius Tip, Tool Offset Memory Type, Block Number Tool Waiting Tool, In-Process Gauging, Pythagorean Theorem, Separate Wear, Z-axis Neglect, Spindle Stop, Miscellaneous Functions

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