The Cnc Workshop: A Multimedia Introduction to Computer Numerical Control [Paperback]

Frank Nanfara (Author), Tony Uccello (Author), Derek Murphy (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201331454 | ISBN-13: 978-0201331455 | Publication Date: March 1999

The CNC Workshop, the only collection of on-line CNC tutorials with simulation software, is a flexible, unique package. The programming code that is learned and generated by the student can either be sent to an actual machine or to the simulation software. This allows students to learn basic part programming without actually using a CNC Mill or Lathe. It is an excellent simulation and animation tool for milling and turning, which can be used to test existing programs or write and edit new ones. The simulation software features interactive editing of part programs and can be run side-by-side with the on-line tutorials.

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From the Back Cover

This package covers the basics of CNC programming, including step-by-step coverage of machining processes, fundamentals of CNC, and basic CNC programming concepts. It can be used as a stand-alone package in a hands-on CNC course or can be used as a supplement in a comprehensive manufacturing process or numerical controls course. The book and CD package is an excellent instruction tool for CNC programming and many of the animations and videoclips can be used for classroom presentation.

Features:

This is the only CNC educational package with simulation software that can replace or supplement actual machining experience. Students can learn basic part programming without actually using a CNC mill or lathe.

The simulation software features interactive editing of part programs. The part shape is constantly updated as each new line of CNC code is added or changed.

The flexible workbook and CD format allows students to read from the workbook, view on-screen content, or listen to audio clips, depending on their learning styles and needs.

This package covers the basics of CNC programming with step-by-step coverage of machining processes, an introduction to CAD/CAM, and an overview of EdgeCAM and MasterCAM.

This package contains a review of machining terms and procedures, many exercises and programming examples, and appendices with speeds and feeds and answers to exercises.

About the Author

Derek H. Murphy has been with TORCOMP since 1987 and is operations manager of CAD/CAM/CNC/CAE applications. Mr. Murphy graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Industrial Engineering.

Product Details

• Paperback: 378 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201331454
• ISBN-13: 978-0201331455
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #762,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > Computers & Technology > Computer Science > Software Engineering > Multimedia Information Systems

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW Double WOW!!!, July 26, 1999

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This review is from: The Cnc Workshop: A Multimedia Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (Paperback)

WOW double WOW!!! I don't know how these guys do what they have done for the price. First let me say this is a totally unsolicited review of a great training tool. I am journeyman machinist, who teaches CNC operators for a large Fortune 500 company and I also teach at 2 local community colleges. I have over 25 years experience in the field of machining and teaching. One of the colleges recently received a training contract for a small job shop with limited funds, so I got on the net to price a Torcomp product I have used in the past "The CNC Workbook" and I ran across a new product "The CNC Workshop". I sent for a copy figuring same stuff different package, was I shocked, anyone or school with a PC can have a complete CNC training course right out of the box. I have reviewed numerous CNC training materials over the years, and have written my own, but this is the very best ever. I have seen many with prices in the thousands that cannot touch this package. "The CNC Workshop" can be used as part of an instructor lead class or can use by individuals to learn on their own. I am worried about my teaching job once "The CNC Workshop" gets out<grin>.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars nothing useful in the book, July 26, 2002

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Vic (Dayton) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cnc Workshop: A Multimedia Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (Paperback)

I get this book in college. I am student of CNC studies and machining. This book did not have the knowledge we need and teacher did not like useing it because mistakes in it.
The CD does not work for almost half our class.

Vic

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A terrible book full of errors and omissions, November 19, 2001

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Peter Eigler (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cnc Workshop: A Multimedia Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (Paperback)

I am not sure what planet the previous reviewer was on, but this is probably the worst CNC text on the market. ALL of the canned cycles are incorrectly described. Most of the programs have errors in them. TAPPING IS NOT EVEN MENTIONED! Radius comp is grossly misrepresented. Partoff and groove programming skipped all-together, and there is no mention of macros, setting offsets, or incremental programming on lathes. Milling codes are used on lathes and the simulator makes an even bigger mess of things.
Anyone who truly understands CNC Programming will come away disappointed. This is a book for highschool kids, nothing more.