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Looking for some knowledge on CNC Machining
Hello folks! Man it's been a long time since I've posted here! Well I have recently returned to the world of those with internet, and I am back to tap in to the wealth of knowledge here.
I am looking to further my knowledge and skills in the area of machining. I am enrolled in a local machinist course that covers manual mill and lathe operation, and even touches on things like water jet cutting, laser cutting, and high definition plasma cutting. But the MAIN focus of the course is CNC machining. I gained some manual lathe and mill knowledge at CST, but I know nothing about CNC. I have done some searching online, but I would really like to find some good books on CNC Machining. So instead of buying books that may or may not be worth the money and relying on reviews of people I've never talked to, I thought I'd see what you guys might suggest. I was told to start learning G codes and M codes, and also good knowledge of speeds and feeds and such would be welcome. Really anything I can get that's worth spending money on. Thank you folks!
I am looking to further my knowledge and skills in the area of machining. I am enrolled in a local machinist course that covers manual mill and lathe operation, and even touches on things like water jet cutting, laser cutting, and high definition plasma cutting. But the MAIN focus of the course is CNC machining. I gained some manual lathe and mill knowledge at CST, but I know nothing about CNC. I have done some searching online, but I would really like to find some good books on CNC Machining. So instead of buying books that may or may not be worth the money and relying on reviews of people I've never talked to, I thought I'd see what you guys might suggest. I was told to start learning G codes and M codes, and also good knowledge of speeds and feeds and such would be welcome. Really anything I can get that's worth spending money on. Thank you folks!
"There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily." - George Washington
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(Can't help you with the CNC books, but I have some excellent coloring books)
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
Big Chief, I was looking into the Army. Active duty wouldn't give me what I wanted, but I am in the National Guard now. Two year mark in 5 days.
I've been doing a fair amount of machining work in the tool room of the company where I work (we manufacture medical devices), and both of our real toolmakers are graduates of UC at Pueblo. In fact, one of the toolmakers gave me three of his old textbooks a couple weeks ago, but they are from the mid-80's and don't provide much CNC programming info. I suspect the newer textbooks are heavy into CNC programming.
Glad to see you back.
Mike
N454casull
Mike
N454casull