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Master programming a very popular type of metal-cutting CNC machine! Our Key Concepts approach makes it easy. If you can master but six basic principles, you’re well on your way to becoming a proficient CNC turning center G-code programmer. The six Key Concepts are further divided into nineteen lessons: 1: Know your machine (programmer's viewpoint) 1: Machine configurations 2: Understanding turning center speeds and feeds 3: Visualizing program execution 4: The rectangular coordinate system 5: Introduction to programming words 2: You must prepare to write programs 6: Preparation steps for programming 3: Understand the motion types 7: Programming motion commands 4: Know the compensation types 8: Introduction to compensation 9: Geometry and wear offsets 10: Tool nose radius compensation 5: You must provide structure to your CNC programs 11: Introduction to program structure 12: Structured program format 6: Special features to help with programming 13: One pass canned cycles 14: G71 & G70 – Rough turning and boring followed by finishing 15: G72-G75 – Other multiple repetitive cycles 16: G76 – Threading command 17: Working with sub-programs 18: Other special programming features 19: Other machine types and accessories Whether you already work for a manufacturing company that uses CNC turning centers or if you are enrolled in a technical school’s CNC curriculum, Turning Center Programming will give you the skills you need to ensure safe, smooth programming of your CNC machining centers.