With NCPlot, you will be able to see the tool path for programs you work on during this class. Though it is not a requirement for taking this class, NCPlot is a very helpful programmer's tool. If you register for this class, you'll be eligible to purchase NCPlot for the student price ($99.00). I use it to grade the programming activities done in this class. If you need a 'primitive' editor with syntax highlighting, use gedit. The backplot can be just the device path, nothing at all more.
NCPlot is a great tool path verification tool. The publisher (gedit) will syntax highlighting (that is definitely restricted to the LinuxCNC-dialect, unless you edit the syntax description) but nothing even more. Qualify for the student discount for NCPlot While you will still need hands-on practice with an actual machine (practice you'll get from your employer), you will understand the concepts needed program a machine.
When you complete this class, you'll know what it takes to program a CNC turning center at G code level. If you have questions during a lesson, answers are just an email away. Many lessons include other assignments as well (coordinate sheet exercises and programming activities). Key Concept 6: Special features that help with programmingġ4: G71 and G70 – rough turning and boringġ5: G72-G75 – other multiple repetitive cyclesġ6: G76 – Threading multiple repetitive cycleġ8: Other special features of programmingĮach lesson includes a presentation, reading material (a portion of the manual), and a test that will be graded. Key Concept 5: You must provide structure to your CNC programs Key Concept 4: Know the compensation types Key Concept 3: Understand the motion typesħ: Programming the three most basic motion types Key Concept 2: You must prepare to write programs Key Concept 1: Know your machine from a programmer's viewpointĢ: Understanding turning center speeds and feedsĤ: Program zero and the rectangular coordinate system There are six Key Concepts which are further divided into lessons: The included CDROM contains a fully functional 15day shareware version of CNC tool path editor/simulator, NCPlot. By the time you’re finished, you’ll know what it takes to program a turning center, and you will have worked on several practice programs.
While we begin in a basic manner, we will continue to build upon previously presented information. At the very least, you should have completed the Turning Center Setup and Operation on-line class. We do, however, assume you understand basic machining practices as they apply to turning centers. We begin in a basic manner - assuming you have no previous CNC programming experience. This course will help you master what it takes to program a CNC turning center at G code level.