A Practical Guide to CNC Machining
Get a thorough explanation of the entire CNC process from start to finish, including the various machines and their uses and the necessary software and tools. CNC Machining Handbook describes the steps involved in building a CNC machine to custom specifications and successfully implementing it in a real-world application. Helpful photos and illustrations are featured throughout. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or business owner looking to move from a manual manufacturing process to the accuracy and repeatability of what CNC has to offer, you'll benefit from the in-depth information in this comprehensive resource.
CNC Machining Handbook covers:
Common types of home and shop-based CNC-controlled applications
Linear motion guide systems
Transmission systems
Stepper and servo motors
Controller hardware
Cartesian coordinate system
CAD (computer-aided drafting) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software
Overview of G code language
Ready-made CNC systems
Alan Overby has owned, programmed, and operated several CNC routers and engraving machines on a professional level. He was co-owner of Custom CNC, Inc.
Keywords: CNC, COMPUTER NUMERIC CONTROL, CONROLLER, DRIVES, SOFTWARE, CUTTER GEOMETRY, REDUCERS, TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, POWER SUPPLIES, INPUT/OUTPUT, SPINDLE SPEED, EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH, TEXTILES, METAL SHOPS, WOOD, PLASTICS, AUTOMOTIVE, HOMING AND LIMIT SWITCHES, AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER, FIXTURING, CAD/CAM, RS-274, G-CODE EDITORS, CNC SOFTWARE.