CNC PROGRAMMING

WORKBOOK

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 CNC Programming Workbook - Mill
Published by
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Date: June 1, 2013

Author: Matthew Manton and Duane Weidinger
ISBN: 978-1-897466-84-1

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

LESSON-1 ..ABSOLUTE & INCREMENTAL POSITIONING ........................................................1

EXERCISES 1 THROUGH 4 ABSOLUTE & INCREMENTAL ........................................... 5

LESSON-2 .. INTRODUCTION TO CNC CODES .......................................................................9

AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER STANDARD TOOL CAROUSEL ................................... 10

COMMONLY USED PREPARATORY G-CODES ........................................................... 11

COMMONLY USED MISCELLANEOUS M-CODES ...................................................... 12

EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM START-UP BLOCKS ............................................................ 13

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EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM END BLOCKS ..................................................................... 14

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EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM TOOL CHANGE BLOCKS .................................................... 14
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RAPID (G00) AND LINEAR (G01) INTERPOLATION ................................................... 15
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CNC PART #1 – SPOT DRILLING SAMPLE PROGRAM ................................................ 17

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LESSON-3 .. CREATING CNC PRORAMS - CNC PART #1 .........................................................19
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CNC PART #1 – SPOT AND DRILLING SAMPLE PROGRAM1 ..................................... 20

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LESSON-4 .. DRILLING USING CANNED CYCLES ....................................................................23

DRILLING CANNED CYCLES ....................................................................................... 25

CNC PART #1 – SPOT AND DRILLING PROGRAM USING G81 ................................... 26

CNC PART #1 – WHAT COULD GO WRONG?............................................................ 28

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LESSON-5 .. DRILLING USING CANNED CYCLES ....................................................................29

CNC PART #2 - SPOT AND DRILLING PROGRAM USING G81.................................... 30

CNC PART #2 - CREATE THE PROGRAM TO SPOT AND DRILL .................................. 32

CNC - PART #2 - TYPING UP YOUR PROGRAM USING WINDOWS NOTEPAD........... 34

CNC - PART #2 - BACKPLOTTING .............................................................................. 37

CNC - PART #3 - CREATE THE PROGRAM ................................................................. 39

CNC - PART #3 - BACKPLOTTING .............................................................................. 43

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CNC - PART #4 - CREATE THE PROGRAM ................................................................. 45

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LESSON-6 .. STRAIGHT LINE MILLING – LINEAR INTERPOLATION ..........................................49
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EXERCISE #1 - ABSOLUTE & INCREMENTAL POSITIONING ...................................... 50
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CNC PART #5 – STRAIGHT LINE MILLING SAMPLE PROGRAM ................................. 51

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CNC PART #7 – CREATE THE PROGRAM................................................................... 57

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CNC PART #8 – CREATE THE PROGRAM................................................................... 60

LESSON-7 .. CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION ..............................................................................63

CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION EXERCISES .................................................................... 65

CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION SAMPLE PROGRAMS .................................................... 72

LESSON-8 .. CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION ..............................................................................77

CNC PART #9 – CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION CREATE THE PROGRAM ...................... 78

CNC PART #10 - CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION CREATE THE PROGRAM ..................... 84

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LESSON-9 .. CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION ..............................................................................91

CNC PART #11 - CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION CREATE THE PROGRAM ..................... 92

CNC PART #12 - CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION CREATE THE PROGRAM ..................... 98

LESSON-10 CUTTER COMPENSATION.................................................................................105

INTRODUCTION TO CUTTER COMPENSATION ......................................................... 106

CNC PART #13 - CUTTER COMPENSATION CREATE THE PROGRAM ........................ 108

CNC PART #14 - CUTTER COMPENSATION CREATE THE PROGRAM ........................ 115
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APPENDIX ..........................................................................................................................123

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EXTRA CNC PROGRAMMING EXERCISES .................................................................. 124
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PREPATORY FUNCTIONS – G-CODES........................................................................ 131
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MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS – M-CODES .............................................................. 134
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STANDARD DRILL SIZES – INCHES ............................................................................ 136
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INCH TAP DRILL SIZES ............................................................................................... 137

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METRIC TAP DRILL SIZES .......................................................................................... 138

CENTER DRILLING ..................................................................................................... 139

DISCRIMINATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 141

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 CNC PROGRAMMING
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LESSON-1
ABSOLUTE & INCREMENTAL POSITIONING

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 LESSON-1 – Introduction
The CNC Programming Student Workbook includes a DVD with the following Videos and support files on it.

1. Self-Learning Videos
2. Discriminator BackPlot Installation Software

To view what’s on the DVD just follow the instructions below. We encourage you to take a few moments to
watch the Getting Started video on the DVD as it provides an overview of how the system works.

Just pop the DVD into your computer, the autorun feature should display the AutoPlay window. Click on the
Run CNC-Mill.exe file as shown below. Note, if this window is not displayed after putting the DVD into your
computer, go to the file manager feature on your computer and select the DVD drive and double click on the
Run CNC-Mill.exe file.
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The following Menu Screen should appear;
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 The Menu is your easy access to the Instructional Videos that will guide you through the content and
provide you with all the information you need to get through this workbook. You will notice that there are
10 Lessons and a Getting Started link. Each Lesson matches the corresponding lesson in this workbook. Be
sure to watch the video first, it will guide you to information in the workbook.

Step 1: Watch the Getting Started Video. Don’t worry about taking notes or filling out anything in the
workbook while you watch the Getting Started Video, it is just a preview of what to expect.

Step 2: The second item on the DVD is the Discriminator installation file. We have provided this to you free
of charge so you can install Discriminator onto your computer. Discriminator Software enables you to type
in the CNC Code (G Code) and watch what it will do. It is a handy tool to see if your CNC Programs are
correct.

1. To access the Discriminator installation file put the DVD into your computer and locate the
Discriminator folder as shown below.
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2. Double click on the Discriminator folder as shown above and then double click on the
Discriminator21017.exe file as shown below and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Okay let’s get started.

Step 1 - Plug in your headphones or make sure your speakers are plugged in and turned on.

Step 2 - Put the DVD into your computer and launch the menu.

Step 3 - Click on Getting Started and watch the video through to the end. Feel free to pause and rewind the
video if you need to watch something again.

Step 4 - Click on Lesson 1 and then click on Lesson-1 – Unit-1, as indicated it is 9 minutes long.

Step 5 - Proceed through the Videos in the proper order and make sure to follow along with the Workbook.
Good luck and have fun.
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G90 ABSOLUTE PROGRAMMING
All axis motions are based on a fixed zero reference point, known as ABSOLUTE ZERO (part zero).
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All axis motions are based on the distance to the next location.
Each coordinate is based on how far the cutter is to move from start to finish.
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BACK TO THE POINT O USING G90 & G91

G90 X Y G91 X Y
O (Origin) 0 0 O→1 3 3
1 3 3 1→2 0 2
2 3 5 2→3 2 2
3 5 7 3→4 -6 0
4 -1 7 4→5 -2 -3
5 -3 4 5→6 -3 -6
6 -6 -2 6→7 4 -3
7 -2 -5 7→8 6 -1
8 4 -6 8→9 3 3
9 7 -3 9→O -7 3

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G90 X Y G91 X Y
O (Origin) O→1
1 1→2
2 2→3
3 3→4
4 4→5
5 5→6
6 6→7
7 7→8
8 8→9
9 9→O

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G90 X Y G91 X Y
O (Origin) O→1
1 1→2
2 2→3
3 3→4
4 4→5
5 5→6
6 6→7
7 7→8
8 8→9
9 9→O

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G90 X Y G91 X Y
O (Origin) 0 0 O→1 0.750 0.500
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1 0.750 0.500 1→2 -0.200 1.875
2 0.550 2.375 2→3 0.400 -1.000
3 0.950 1.375 3→4
4 4→5
5 5→6
6 6→7
7 7→8
8 8→9
9 9→O

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CODE FUNCTION
Rapid traverse motion; This is used for non-cutting rapid moves of the machine axis, or
rapid retract moves after cuts have been completed.
G00
Maximum rapid motion (I.P.M.) of a CNC Machine will vary dependent on machine
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Linear interpolation motion; Used for cutting in a straight line under a controlled
G01 feedrate. Maximum feed rate (I.P.M.) of a CNC Machine will vary depending on the

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G02 Circular Interpolation, Clockwise

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G03 Circular Interpolation, Counterclockwise
G04 Dwell
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G17 Circular Motion XY Plane Selection
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G20 Verify Inch Coordinate Positions
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G21 Verify Metric Coordinate Positions

Machine Home (Rapid traverse) G91 is required for rapid move to the G28 reference
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G40 Cutter Compensation CANCEL

LESSON-2
INTRODUCTION TO CNC CODES

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 LESSON-2 - INTRODUCTION TO CNC CODES
AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER
STANDARD TOOL CAROUSEL

The CNC Machining Center used in this text is set-up with following tools.
All program examples and exercises in this workbook are using the tools and tool
numbers listed below.

Carousel # Tool Description

1 0.125” Diameter Flat End Mill

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2 0.250” Diameter Flat End Mill
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3 0.375” Diameter Flat End Mill
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4 0.500” Diameter Flat End Mill
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5 0.750” Diameter Flat End Mill

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6 0.375” Diameter Spot Drill

7 0.250” Diameter Drill

8 0.201” Diameter Drill – Number 7 drill

9 0.25”-20 UNC Tap

10 #4 Center Drill

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 COMMONLY USED PREPARATORY G CODES

CODE FUNCTION
Rapid traverse motion; This is used for non-cutting rapid moves of the machine axis, or
rapid retract moves after cuts have been completed.
G00
Maximum rapid motion (I.P.M.) of a CNC Machine will vary dependent on machine
model.
Linear interpolation motion; Used for cutting in a straight line under a controlled
G01 feedrate. Maximum feed rate (I.P.M.) of a CNC Machine will vary depending on the
model of the machine.

G02 Circular Interpolation, Clockwise

G03 Circular Interpolation, Counterclockwise
G04 Dwell
G17 Circular Motion XY Plane Selection
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G40 Cutter Compensation CANCEL
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G43 Tool Length Compensation
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G49 Tool Length Compensation CANCEL

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G53 Positions the machine axis relative to Machine Home. It is non modal.
G54 Work Coordinate #1 (Part zero offset location)
G80 Canned Cycle CANCEL
G81 Drill Canned Cycle
G82 Spot Drill Canned Cycle
G83 Peck Drill Canned Cycle
G84 Tapping Canned Cycle
G90 Absolute Programming Positioning
G91 Incremental Programming Positioning
G98 Canned Cycle Initial Point Return
G99 Canned Cycle Rapid (R) Plane Return

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 COMMONLY USED MISCELLANEOUS M CODES

CODE FUNCTION

The M00 code is used for a Program Stop. The spindle stops and the coolant is turned
M00 off.
Pressing CYCLE START again will continue the program.

The M01 code is used for an Optional Program Stop command.

Pressing the OPT STOP key on the control panel signals the machine to perform a stop
M01 command when the control reads an M01 command. It will then perform like an M00.
Optional stops are useful when machining the first part to allow for inspection of the
part as it is machined.

Starts the spindle CLOCKWISE used for most machining. Must have a spindle speed
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M04 Starts the spindle COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Must have a spindle speed defined.
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STOPS the spindle.
M05 The M05 is used to turn the spindle off at the end of program or before a tool change.
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The tool change command along with a tool number will action a tool change. This
command will automatically stop the spindle, Z-axis will move up to the machine zero
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M06
position and the selected tool will be put in the spindle. The coolant pump will turn off
right before executing the tool change.

M08 Coolant ON command.

M09 Coolant OFF command.

M30 Program End and Reset to the beginning of program.

Note: Only one “M” code can be used per line. And the M-codes will be the last command to be executed in
a line, regardless of where it is located in that line.

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 EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM START-UP BLOCKS

Programs must begin and end with “%” depending

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on the type of control.

Letter “O” and up to a five digit program number.

O00023 Blocks are always terminated by the “;” symbol:
End of Block (EOB)

Nnn - Sequence Number

N10 G20
G20 - Verify Inch
Startup
G00 - Rapid Traverse Block
G17 - X, Y Circular Plane Selection (Machine
G40 - Cutter Compensation Cancel Default
N20 G00 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90
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G80 - Canned Cycle Cancel

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G90 - Absolute Programming
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T8 - Tool number #8 to be loaded into the spindle.
N30 T8 M06
M06 - Tool Change
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G00 - Rapid Traverse
G90 - Activates control to be in ABSOLUTE.
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G54 - Selects work coordinate offset system No. 1

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N40 G00 G90 G54 X1.0 Y1.0 S4000 M03 X__ - Axis move to initial X position.
Y__ - Axis move to initial Y position.
S4000 - Spindle speed 4000 RPM for this tool.
M03 - Turns the spindle on in a clockwise direction

G43 - Tool Length Compensation: Recognizes the

tool length offset value stored in the Hnn code offset
display register in the offset length display.
H8 - Defines to the control the offset register the
N50 G43 H8 Z2. 0 tool offset value is stored in.
* Tool Length offset # = Tool #
Z2.0 - Informs the control to move from full spindle
retract to this Z value and apply the tool length
offset.

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 EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM END BLOCKS

G00 - Rapid Traverse

N200 G00 Z2.0
Z2.0 – Retracts tool to 2.0 above part zero

N210 M05 M05 – Turn off spindle

G91 - Incremental Programming

N220 G28 G91 Z0 Send to machine
G28 - Machine Zero Return
Z0 - Z axis in the up direction to zero Z-axis first to
* N220 G53 Z0 avoid any crash.
machine zero

*G53 is another way

N230 G28 X0 Y0 G28 - Machine Zero Return
to return to machine
X0 - X axis to machine zero
zero
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N240 M30 M30 – End of Program and Reset
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Rapid Traverse and Retracts tool to 2.0 above part
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N100 G00 Z2.0

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N110 M05 M05 – Turn off spindle

N120 G28 G91 Z0 ; / *N120 G53 Z0 Machine Zero Return - Z axis Send to machine
zero Z-axis first to
N130 G28 X0 Y0 / *N130 G53 X0 Y0 Machine Zero Return - X, Y axis avoid any crash.

N140 M01 Optional Program Stop

N150 T9 M06 Tool Change - Tool # 9

N160 G00 G90 G54 X1.0 Y1.0 S4000 M03 Turn on the spindle and Rapid traverse to X1. Y1.

N170 G43 H9 Z2.0 Tool Length compensation for Tool #9 (H9)

*G53 - Positions the machine axis relative to Machine Home. It is non modal.

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 RAPID G00 AND LINEAR G01 INTERPOLATION

G00 RAPID TRAVERSE

This code is used for rapid motion of the cutter in air to traverse from one position to another as
fast as possible. This code will work for all axis motion up to three axes at once.
This G00 code is modal and causes all the following blocks to be in rapid motion until another
Group 01 code is specified. The actual rapid federate is dependent on the machine.
Generally, rapid motions "will not" be in a straight line. All the axes specified are moved at the
maximum speed and will not necessarily complete each axis move at the same time. It activates
each axis drive motor independently of each other and, as a result, the axis with the shortest move
will reach its destination first. So you need to be careful of any obstructions to avoid with this type
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 Retracting from a hole you have drilled.
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 Used incorrectly, rapid traverse will break a cutter very easily.
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G01 LINEAR INTERPOLATION
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This G code provides for straight line (linear) motion with programmed feedrate for all axis motions
from point to point. Motion can occur up to three axes at once.
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All axes specified will start at the same time and proceed to their destination and arrive
simultaneously at the specified feedrate.
To program a feedrate, the F command is used. The F command is modal and may be specified in a
previous block.

G01 is used for

 Drilling a hole
 Machining a slot
 Machining a profile

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 WORK OUT THE X AND Y COORDIANTES FOR HOLES 1,2 AND 3
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part

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G90 X Y
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 PROGRAM TO SPOT DRILL THE THREE HOLES ONLY USING A COMBINATION OF
G00 AND G01 (CANNED CYCLE DRILL WILL BE USED LATER)
 Below is the program to spot drill the three holes with an explanation of each block
 Use a 0.375” diameter Spot Drill Tool # 6
 Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Spot Drill Depth = Z-0.150”
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Information inside the parenthesis ( ) is a comment.
 The CNC control will ignore all text between the parenthesis

% (Program must begin and end with a %)

O1 ( Program #1 - CNC-PART-1-SPOT DRILLING ONLY )
N10 G20 (Inch programming)
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N30 T06 M06 (T6-Select tool number 6 to be loaded M06-Activates the tool changer)
N40 G00 G90 G54 X-1.0 Y-0.875 S2750 M03 – (Rapid to the X and Y position and turn on the spindle at
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N50 G43 H06 Z0.1 (G43 - Activate the tool offset value stored in H06 and rapid to Z0.1)
N60 G01 Z-0.15 F11.0 (Hole #1 - Feed down to Z depth at 11 inches per minute)
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N70 G00 Z0.1 (G00- Retract out of hole #1 at rapid to 0.1 above the top of the work piece)
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N80 X0 Y0 (G00 is modal - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to hole #2)
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N90 G01 Z-0.15 (Hole #2 - Feed down to Z depth at 11 inches per minute, Feed rate is modal)
N100 G00 Z0.1 (G00- Retract out of hole #2 at rapid to 0.1 above the top of the work piece)
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N110 X1.0 Y0.875 (G00 is modal - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to hole #3)
N120 G01 Z-0.15 (Hole #3 - Feed down to Z depth at 11 inches per minute, Feed rate is modal)
N130 G53 G00 Z0 M05 (G53 – Machine Zero positioning, non modal. Rapid to machine zero in Z, switch
spindle off)
N140 G53 X-15.0 Y0 (G53 – Rapid in relation to machine zero X-15.0 and Y0)
N150 M30 (Program end rewind program to the beginning)
% (Program must begin and end with a %)

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LESSON-3
CREATING CNC PROGRAMS - CNC PART #1

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 PROGRAM TO SPOT AND DRILL THE THREE HOLES USING A COMBINATION OF
G00 AND G01 (CANNED CYCLE WILL BE USED LATER)
 Below is the program to spot and drill the three holes with an explanation of each block
 Use a 0.375” diameter Spot Drill Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Use a 0.250” diameter Drill Tool # 7
 0.250” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Spot Drill Depth = Z-0.150”
 Drill Depth = Z-0.350”
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.

% (Program must begin and end with a %)

O2 ( Program #2 - CNC-PART-1-SPOT AND DRILLING )
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N20 G00 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90 (MACHINE DEFAULT SETTING)

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N80 X0 Y0 (G00 is modal - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to Hole #2)
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N90 G01 Z-0.15 (Hole #2 - Feed down to Z depth at 11 inches per minute, Feed rate is modal)
N100 G00 Z0.1 (G00- Retract out of hole #2 at rapid to 0.1 above the top of the work piece)
N110 X1.0 Y0.875 (G00 is modal - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to hole #3)
N120 G01 Z-0.15 (Hole #3 - Feed down to Z depth at 11 inches per minute, Feed rate is modal)
N130 G53 G00 Z0 M05 (G53 – Machine Zero positioning, non modal. Rapid to machine zero in Z, switch
spindle off)
N140 G53 X-15.0 Y0 (G53 – Rapid in relation to machine zero X-15.0 and Y0)
(DRILL 0.25” HOLES)
N160 T07 M06 (T7-Select tool number 7 to be loaded M06-Activates the tool changer)
N170 G00 G90 G54 X-1.0 Y-0.875 S4500 M03 (Rapid to the X and Y position of Hole #1 and turn on the
spindle at 4500 RPM)
N180 G43 H07 Z0.1 (G43 - Activate the tool offset value stored in H07 and rapid to Z0.1)
N190 G01 Z-0.35 F15.0 (Hole #1 - Feed down to Z depth at 15 inches per minute through part)
N200 G00 Z0.1 (G00- Retract out of hole #1 at rapid to 0.1 above the top of the work piece)

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N210 X0 Y0 (G00 is modal - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to hole #2)
N220 G01 Z-0.35 (Hole #2 - Feed down to Z depth, at 15 inches per minute, Feed rate is modal)
N230 G00 Z0.1 (G00- Retract out of hole #2 at rapid to 0.1 above the top of the work piece)
N240 X1.0 Y0.875 (G00 is modal - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to hole #3)
N250 G01 Z-0.35 (Hole #3 - Feed down to Z depth at 15 inches per minute, Feed rate is modal)
N260 G53 G00 Z0 M05 (G53 – Machine Zero positioning, non modal. Rapid to machine zero in Z, switch
spindle off)
N270 G53 X-15.0 Y0 (G53 – Rapid in relation to machine zero X-15.0 and Y0)
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DRILLING USING CANNED CYCLES

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 LESSON-4 DRILL CANNED CYCLE G81

G80 CANCEL CANNED CYCLE

A canned cycle permits multiple function programming on one block.
A canned cycle is canceled with G80.

G81 CANNED CYCLE DRILL

Format: G99 G81 Z-0.625 R0.1 F10.

X Rapid X location (Optional)
Y Rapid Y location (Optional)
Z Z-depth (Feed to Z-depth starting from R Plane)
R R-Plane (Rapid point to start feeding)
F Feed rate in inches/min
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 DEEP HOLE PECK DRILL CANNED CYCLE G83

G83 DEEP HOLE PECK DRILL CANNED CYCLE

Format : G99 G83 Z-2.5 Q0.5 R0.1 F10. / G99 G83 Z-2.18 I0.5 J0.1 K0.2 R0.1 F9.
X* Rapid X-axis location
Y* Rapid Y-axis location
Z Z-depth (feed to Z-depth starting from R plane)
Q* Pecking equal incremental depth amount (if I, J and K are not used)
I* Size of first peck depth (if Q is not used)
J* Amount reducing each peck after first peck depth (if Q is not used)
K* Minimum peck depth (if Q is not used)
P Dwell time at Z-depth
R R-plane (rapid point to start feeding)
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 LESSON-4 - CNC - PART #1
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO SPOT AND DRILL THE THREE HOLES USING CANNED
CYCLE G81
 Use a 0.375” diameter Spot Drill Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Use a 0.250” diameter Drill Tool # 7
 0.250” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Spot Drill Depth = Z-0.150”
 Drill Depth = Z-0.350”
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.

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O3 ( Program #3 - CNC-PART-1-SPOT AND DRILLING USING CANNED CYCLE DRILL G81 )
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N40 G00 G90 G54 X-1.0 Y-0.875 S2750 M03 (Rapid to the X and Y position of Hole #1 and turn on the
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N60 G99 G81 Z-0.15 R0.1 F11.0 (Hole #1 – G81 - Feed down to Z depth at 11 inches per minute,
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N80 X1.0 Y.875 (Hole #3 - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to Hole #3. Feed down to Z depth at 11
inches per minute and then retract at rapid to Z0.1)
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N90 G80 (Cancel Canned Cycle Drill)
N100 G53 G00 Z0 M05 (G53 – Rapid to machine zero in Z, switch spindle off)
N110 G53 X-15.0 Y0 (G53 – Rapid in relation to machine zero X-15.0 and Y0)
(DRILL 0.25” HOLES)
N120 T07 M06 (T7-Select tool number 7 to be loaded M06-Activates the tool changer)
N130 G00 G90 G54 X-1.0 Y-0.875 S4500 M03 (Rapid to the X and Y position of Hole #1 and turn on the
spindle at 4500 RPM)
N140 G43 H07 Z0.1 (G43 - Activate the tool offset value stored in H07 and rapid to Z0.1)

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N150 G99 G81 Z-0.35 R0.1 F15.0 (Hole #1 – G81 - Feed down to Z depth at 15 inches per minute,
and then retract at rapid to Z0.1, this is the R0.1 value.
G99 returns the drill tip to the R value after drilling each hole)
N160 X0. Y0. (Hole #2 - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to Hole #2. Feed down to Z depth at 15
inches per minute and then retract at rapid to Z0.1)
N170 X1.0 Y.875 (Hole #3 - Move at rapid in the X and Y axis to Hole #3. Feed down to Z depth at 15
inches per minute and then retract at rapid to Z0.1)
N180 G80 (Cancel Canned Cycle Drill)
N190 G53 G00 Z0 M05 (G53 – Rapid to machine zero in Z, switch spindle off)
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 LESSON-4 – WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
 IDENTIFY SOME OF THE COMMON PROBLEMS THAT COULD RESULT IN A
SCRAPPED PART

 Do you have X0 Y0 Z0 in the correct position?

 Is the spindle switched on and off at the appropriate time
 Did you use the correct X and Y coordinates for the holes?
 Did you use the correct tool numbers?
 Did you use the correct tool length offset number (H??) for the tool?
 Did you cancel any canned cycles with G80?
 Are the feed-rates correct?
 Is the Z depth in the canned cycle block set to a negative value?
 Is the R value in the canned cycle block set to a positive value?
 What is the difference between Z2 and Z2.0? No decimal point???
 What is the difference between F10 and F10.0? No decimal point???
 What else?
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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #2
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE COORDINATES FOR THE NINE HOLES
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part

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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #2
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO SPOT AND DRILL THE NINE HOLES USING CANNED
CYCLE G81
 Use a 0.375” diameter Spot Drill Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Use a 0.250” diameter Drill Tool # 7
 0.250” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Spot Drill Depth = Z-0.150”
 Drill Depth = Z-0.350”
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #2 – TYPING UP YOUR PROGRAM
USING WINDOWS NOTEPAD
 Use Windows Notepad to type up your CNC program
1. Launch Windows Notepad Start>All Programs>Accessories>Notepad.

2. Select File Save As…

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6. In the File name section enter CNC-PART-2.NC This will give this file an extension of .NC
7. Click on the Save button
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8. Start typing your program, ALL CAPITALS for the CNC program codes. Please note on the second line
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USING WINDOWS NOTEPAD

9. When you have completed typing your program Save your file, File>Save or the shortcut Ctrl+S.

 Now you can check for any Letter O’s in your CNC program. Please Note there should not be any
letter O’s in your CNC program, G00 is “G Zero Zero” not G Letter O!
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program and any notes you have in your program enclosed by parenthesis ( ). But for the coding no
letter O’s.

12. I f you do find any letter O’s change them to a Zero.

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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #2 – TYPING UP YOUR PROGRAM
USING WINDOWS NOTEPAD
13. When you have checked your program select File>Save your file or the shortcut Ctrl+S.

14. You may require a print of your CNC program to do this select File>Print or the shortcut Ctrl+P.
15. Select which printer you wish to send the file to and then hit the Print button
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16. To open your CNC program at a later date launch Windows Notepad.
Start>All Programs>Accessories>Notepad.
17. Select File>Open.

18. Change the Files of type: to All Files and browse for your CNC program.

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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #2 - BACKPLOTTING
 Use Discriminator Backplot software to check for correctness
Note: If you do not have Discriminator installed on your computer please go to the last page of the
appendix for installation instructions.
1. After typing up your program in Notepad launch the Discriminator application by clicking on the icon
on your desktop or Start>All Programs>Discriminator> Discriminator

2. Click OK to any warnings you receive.

3. Click on File>Open and browse to your file location and select the CNC file to plot.
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 6. When the plot screen opens up hit the Maximize button.

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 9. Click the right mouse button on the main graphics plot screen and select Views>Front.

10. Return to a Top view by clicking the right mouse button on the main graphics plot screen and select
Views>Top.
11. Experiment with the various display functions at the top right of the screen.
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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #3
 PART #3 IS SIMILAR TO PART #2 BUT HAS DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS FOR THE
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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #3
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE COORDINATES FOR THE NINE HOLES
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part

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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #3
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO SPOT AND DRILL THE NINE HOLES USING CANNED
CYCLE G81
 Use a 0.375” diameter Spot Drill Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Use a 0.250” diameter Drill Tool # 7
 0.250” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Spot Drill Depth = Z-0.150”
 Drill Depth = Z-0.350”
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #3 - BACKPLOTTING
 Use Discriminator to check for correctness
1. After typing up your program in Notepad launch the Discriminator application by clicking on the icon
on your desktop or Start>All Programs>Discriminator> Discriminator

2. Click OK to any warnings you receive.

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6. When the plot screen opens up hit the Maximize button and selects the icon to View Fit.
7. You plot should appear as below. The point on the left of the screen shot below is the G53 X-15.0 Y0
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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #4
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE COORDINATES FOR THE ELEVEN HOLES
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part
 Use Trigonometry to work out the center positions of the holes or draw the part up on a CAD system
and then identify the center positions of each hole.

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 LESSON-5 - CNC - PART #4
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO SPOT AND DRILL THE ELEVEN HOLES USING CANNED
CYCLE G81
 Use a 0.375” diameter Spot Drill Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Use a 0.250” diameter Drill Tool # 7
 0.250” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Spot Drill Depth = Z-0.150”
 Drill Depth = Z-0.350”
 X0Y0 is at the centre of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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LESSON-6
STRAIGHT LINE MILLING – LINEAR
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LESSON-6 – EXERCISE #1 - ABSOLUTE & INCREMENTAL POSITIONING

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2 0.5 2.75 2→3
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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #5
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE COORDINATES FOR POSITION 1, 2 AND 3
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 These X and Y coordinates will be used to machine the L shaped slot

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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #5
 PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE “L SHAPED” SLOT
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 The slot depth is 0.125”
 Enter the part at Position 1 and sink to depth using linear
interpolation G01
 Then move to Position 2 and finally Position 3

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O6 ( Program #6 – Part #5 – STRAIGHT LINE MILLING)
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N70 G1 Z-0.125 F10. (Position #1 - Feed down to Z depth at 10 inches per minute)
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N140 G28 X0 Y0 (G28 – Rapid in relation to machine zero X0 and Y0)
N150 G90 (RETURN TO ABSOLUTE PROGRAMMING)
N160 M30 (Program end rewind program to the beginning)
% (Program must begin and end with a %)

In earlier programs we used G53 to return the machine to coordinates in relation to the Machine Zero
(home position). G28 is another code that will accomplish this. G28 is a more common way to send the
machine to machine zero, it will work on many different types of CNC machines.

As you can see above at block N130, G28 is activated in G91 incremental mode, and then at block N150 the
program is returned to G90 absolute mode.

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 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE CONTOUR
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Start at X-0.5 Y3.125 and machine the contour in a clockwise direction – climb milling

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 PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE CONTOUR
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Machine the contour at a depth is 0.125”

% (Program must begin and end with a %)

O8 ( Program #8 - CNC-PART-6 - STRAIGHT LINE MILLING)
( T4 - 1/2 FLAT ENDMILL - H4 )
N10 G20 (Inch programming)
N20 G00 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90 (MACHINE DEFAULT SETTING)
N30 T4 M6 (T4-Select tool number 4 to be loaded M06-Activates the tool changer)
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N70 X1.375 F20.0 (Move to Position #2 - at 20 inches per minute)
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N120 Y1.75 (Move to Position #7)
N130 X3.125 (Move to Position #8)
N140 Y0 (Move to Position #9)
N150 X0.125 (Move to Position #10)
N160 Y3.375 (Move to Position #11)
N170 Z0.1 F10.0 (Retract out of the part at feedrate to 0.1 above the top of the work piece)
N180 M05 (Spindle off)
N190 G00 G91 G28 Z0 (G28 – Machine Zero positioning. Rapid to machine zero in Z)
N200 G28 X0 Y0 (G28 – Rapid in relation to machine zero X0 and Y0)
N210 G90 (RETURN TO ABSOLUTE PROGRAMMING)
N220 M30 (Program end rewind program to the beginning)
% (Program must begin and end with a %)

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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #7

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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #7
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE CONTOUR
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Start at X-0.5 Y3.0 and machine the contour in a clockwise direction – climb milling

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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #7
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE CONTOUR
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Machine the contour at a depth is 0.125”
 Start at X-0.5 Y3.0 and machine the contour in a clockwise
direction – climb milling
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the
Backplot software.

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N10 G20
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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #8

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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #8
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE CONTOUR
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Start at X0 Y-0.375 and machine the contour in a clockwise direction – climb milling

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 LESSON-6 - CNC - PART #8
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE CONTOUR
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Machine the contour at a depth is 0.125”
 Start at X-0.5 Y3.0 and machine the contour in a clockwise direction –
climb milling
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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O10 ( Program #10 - CNC-PART- 8 - STRAIGHT LINE MILLING)
N10 G20
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LESSON-7
CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION

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 LESSON-7 - CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - G02 & G03
 In the next series of circular interpolation exercises you will explore how to
machine arcs and complete circles.
 G02 and G03 allow the machining of circles and arcs

When the machine is required to move in a straight line under a controlled federate, linear interpolation is
used G01. When it is necessary to machine in a circular motion in any plane (XY, YZ, XZ) circular interpolation
is used G02 and G03.

All circular interpolation moves are defined using three pieces of information.

1. DIRECTION OF TRAVEL: CLOCKWISE G02, COUNTER CLOCKWISE G03

2. PROGRAMMED END POINT OF THE ARC

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G02 X4.25 Y3. I 0. J-1.25

XY PLANE
G03 X2.25 Y1. I 0. J-.75

G02 & G03 Circular Interpolation Format

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 CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - DIRECTION OF TRAVEL

G02 -Clockwise or G03 Counter Clockwise?

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4. D to B Circular Interpolation (CCW) ?

5. A to A Circular Interpolation (CW) ?

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 CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - PROGRAMED END POINT

1.0” Diameter End Mill

Radius = 0.5

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 CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - ARC CENTER
 I , J and K Values are measured from the tool start to the center of the arc
 I , J and K values are INCREMENTAL
 I= X Axis J = Y Axis K= Z Axis

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1. What are the incremental distances from the start of cut to the center of the programmed
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 I = The Incremental distance along the X axis from the start of the arc to the center of the
programmed arc
 J = The Incremental distance along the Y axis from the start of the arc to the center of the
programmed arc

A to the centre of the circle: I0 J-3.0 B to the centre of the circle: I J

C to the centre of the circle: I J D to the centre of the circle: I J

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 LESSON-7 - CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - G02 & G03
 What does the block of code look like moving from D to B clockwise?
 G02 X3.0 Y0 I3.0 J0
 What does the block of code look like moving from A to D counterclockwise?
 G03 X-3.0 Y0 I-3.0 J0

1.0” Diameter End Mill

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I. What is the direction of travel, clockwise or counterclockwise – G02 or G03?
II. Where is the programmed end point?
III. What is the incremental distance from the start of the arc to the center of the arc being machined –
I and J values?
 Work out the following circular interpolation blocks
C to D Clockwise: D to C Counterclockwise:

A to A Clockwise: B to C Counterclockwise:

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 LESSON-7 - CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - G02 & G03
 The center of the circle has now been changed to X5.0 Y5.0
 What does the block of code look like moving from D to B clockwise?
 G02 X8.0 Y5.0 I3.0 J0
 What does the block of code look like moving from A to D counterclockwise?
 G03 X2.0 Y5.0 I-3.0 J0
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I. What is the direction of travel, clockwise or counterclockwise – G02 or G03?
II. Where is the programmed end point?
III. What is the incremental distance from the start of the arc to the center of the arc being machined –
I and J values?
 Work out the following circular interpolation blocks
C to D Clockwise: D to C Counterclockwise:

A to A Clockwise: B to C Counterclockwise:

To cut a complete circle of 360°, you do not need to specify an end point X, Y, or Z. Just program I, J, or K to
define the centre of the circle.

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 LESSON-7 - CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - G02 & G03
Work out the following circular interpolation blocks

PROGRAM CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION USING ABSOLUTE AND INCREMENTAL IN DIRECTION SHOWN

Y+ ABSOLUTE

X- X+ START POINT X Y
(0, 0) END POINT X Y
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START POINT X Y
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 LESSON-7 – CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION G02
Review the CNC program below that machines the contour.

 The cutter being used is a 0.5” diameter end mill.

 X0 Y0 is the lower left corner of the part.
 Start position lower left corner, machines clockwise.
 The blocks of CNC code are made up of G01 and a G02 moves.
 Note that the G02 move to machine the 0.5” and 0.25” radius can use either I and J values or R for
the radius.

All circular interpolation moves are defined using three pieces of information.

1. DIRECTION OF TRAVEL: CLOCKWISE G02, COUNTER CLOCKWISE G03

2. ARC END POINT

3. ARC CENTER: INCREMENTAL DISTANCE FROM START POINT TO ARC CENTER (I, J, K)
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N160 G1 X-.25 Y-.25 (start position) I = The Incremental distance along the X axis
N170 Y1.5 from the start of the arc to the center of the
N180 G2 X.5 Y2.25 I.75 J0. (OR R0.5) programmed arc
N190 G1 X2.75
N200 Y.25 J = The Incremental distance along the Y axis
N210 G2 X2.25 Y-.25 I-.5 J0. (OR R0.25) from the start of the arc to the center of the
N220 G1 X-.25 programmed arc

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 LESSON-7 – CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION G02
Review the CNC program below that machines the contour.

 The cutter being used is a 0.5” diameter end mill.

 X0 Y0 is the center of the part.
 Start position is the upper right, machines clockwise.
 The blocks of CNC code are made up of G01 and a G02 moves.
 Note that the G02 move to machine the radii can use either I and J values or R for the radius.

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Using I and J Values Using R for Radius Values

N160 G1 X1.5 Y1.0 (start position) N160 G1 X1.5 Y1.0 (start position)
N170 Y-.25 N170 Y-.25
N180 G2 X.25 Y-1.5 I-1.25 J0. N180 G2 X.25 Y-1.5 R1.25
N190 G1 X-.75 N190 G1 X-.75
N200 G2 X-1.5 Y-.75 I0. J.75 N200 G2 X-1.5 Y-.75 R.75
N210 G1 Y.875 N210 G1 Y.875
N220 G2 X-.875 Y1.5 I.625 J0. N220 G2 X-.875 Y1.5 R.625
N230 G1 X1. N230 G1 X1.
N240 G2 X1.5 Y1. I0. J-.5 N240 G2 X1.5 Y1. R.5
To cut a complete circle of 360°, you do not need to specify an end point X, Y, or Z. Just program I, J, or K to
define the centre of the circle.

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 LESSON-7 – CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION G03
Review the CNC program below that machines the contour around the inside of the pocket.

 The cutter being used is a 0.5” diameter end mill.

 X0 Y0 is the center of the part.
 Start position is the upper right, machines contour counter clockwise.
 The blocks of CNC code are made up of G01 and a G03 moves.
 Note that the G03 move to machine the radii can use either I and J values or R for the radius.

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N40 G0 G90 G54 X.75 Y1. A0. S2500 M3 N40 G0 G90 G54 X.75 Y1. A0. S2500 M3
N50 G43 H4 Z.35 N50 G43 H4 Z.35
N60 G1 Z.125 F15. N60 G1 Z.125 F15.
N70 X-.875 N70 X-.875
N80 G3 X-1. Y.875 I0. J-.125 (0.375 Radius) N80 G3 X-1. Y.875 R.125 (0.375 Radius)
N90 G1 Y-.75 N90 G1 Y-.75
N100 G3 X-.75 Y-1. I.25 J0. (0.5 Radius) N100 G3 X-.75 Y-1. R.25 (0.5 Radius)
N110 G1 X.25 N110 G1 X.25
N120 G3 X1. Y-.25 I0. J.75 (1.0 Radius) N120 G3 X1. Y-.25 R.75 (1.0 Radius)
N130 G1 Y.75 N130 G1 Y.75
N140 G3 X.75 Y1. I-.25 J0. (0.5 Radius) N140 G3 X.75 Y1. R.25 (0.5 Radius)
N150 G0 Z.35 N150 G0 Z.35

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 LESSON-7 – CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION G02 & G03
Review the program to machine the contour shown below.

Material: Aluminum 6061

Surface Feet Minute= 400
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N15 G0 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90 N70 G2 X3. Y-1.25 I-1.25 J0.
N20 T4 M6 N75 G1 X-.25
N25 G0 G90 G54 X-.25 Y.25 S3056 M3 N80 Y.25
N30 G43 H4 Z2. N85 G0 Z2.
N35 Z.1 N90 M5
N40 G1 Z-.2 F18. N95 G91 G28 Z0.
N45 X2.5 N100 G28 X0. Y0.
N50 G3 X2.75 Y.5 I0. J.25 N105 M30
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Create the program to machine the contour shown below.

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CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - CONTINUED

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #9

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #9
 The Machining Process
 Ø.500” Endmill - Tool # 4 - 3056 RPM Feedrate 18 IPM
 Machine the 2.25” square with the 0.375” corner radii - 0.0625” depth
 Machine the circular 2.25” and 1.25”diameter circular profile - 0.125” depth
 Ø.125” Endmill - Tool # 1- 5000 RPM Feedrate 7 IPM
 Drill the Ø .125” holes through the part (4 places)
 Note: The Ø.125” Endmill is designed for center cutting machining. No center drilling or pilot hole is
required.

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #9
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE PART
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Climb mill the inside contours

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #9
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE PART
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Climb mill

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #9
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE PART
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 Use a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Speed = 5000 Feed rate =7 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Climb mill
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #10

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #10
 The Machining Process
 Ø.500” Endmill - Tool # 4 - 3056 RPM Feedrate 18 IPM
 Machine the open slot with the 0.375” fillet radii - 0.125” depth
 Ø.125” Endmill - Tool # 1 - 5000 RPM Feedrate 7 IPM
 Drill the Ø .125” holes through the part (4 places)
 Note: The Ø.125” Endmill is designed for center cutting machining. No center drilling or pilot hole is
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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #10
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE PART
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #10
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE PART
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Climb mill

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 LESSON-8 - CNC - PART #10
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE PART
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 Use a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Speed = 5000 Feed rate =7 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Climb mill
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION - CONTINUED

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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #11
 The Machining Process
 Ø.500” Endmill - Tool # 4
 Machine the profile with the .125” radii at Z‐.125” deep – 1 Cut
 Machine the circular 2.5” diameter circular profile – 1 Cut
 Ø.125” Endmill - Tool # 1
 Drill the Ø .125” holes through the part (4 places)
 Note: The Ø.125” Endmill is designed for center cutting machining. No center drilling or pilot hole is
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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #11
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
POSITIONS TO MACHINE THE PART
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1

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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #11
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
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 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Climb mill

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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #11
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE PART
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 Use a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Speed = 5000 Feed rate =7 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Climb mill
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #12
 The Machining Process
 Ø.500” Endmill - Tool # 4- 3050 RPM Feedrate 20 IPM
 Machine the profiles with the .125” and .25 radii.
 Machine the circular 0.625” diameter through hole. Sink to depth at center and use circular
interpolation to finish the bore.
 Ø.125” Endmill - Tool # 1- 5000 RPM Feedrate 7 IPM
 Drill the Ø .125” holes through the part (8 places)
 Note: The Ø.125” Endmill is designed for center cutting machining. No center drilling or pilot hole is
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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #12
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
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 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1

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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #12
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
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 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4 and a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
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 LESSON-9 - CNC - PART #12
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE PART
 Use a 0.5” diameter End Mill Tool # 4
 Speed = 3050 Feed rate =20 IPM
 Use a 0.125” diameter End Mill Tool # 1
 Speed = 5000 Feed rate =7 IPM
 X0Y0 is at the center of the part
 Z=0 is the top of the part.
 Climb mill
 Type up your program and check it for correctness using the Backplot software.

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LESSON-10
CUTTER COMPENSATION

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Cutter Compensation is used to offset the center of the cutter and move the cutter either to
the left or right the distance of the cutter radius. When cutting angled geometry, substantial
computations are required to determine the center of the cutter. Using Cutter Compensation, you
can program the part as if the center of the cutter will be travelling along the geometry.

G40 CUTTER COMPENSATION CANCEL

G40 will cancel the G41 or G42 cutter compensation commands.

G41 CUTTER COMPENSATION LEFT

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G41 : Tool is moved to the left of the profile (e.g. Outside Profile shown as above)
G42 : Tool is moved to the right of the profile (e.g. Inside Profile shown as above)

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N7 Y?.???? (Point C) N7 Y1.0 (P1)
N8 X?.???? Y2.375 (Point D) N8 X1.732 Y2.0 (P2)
N9 X2.875 (Point E) N9 X2.875
N10 M05 N10 G40 M05
N11 G00 Z2. N11 G00 Z2.
N12 G91 G28 Z0. (Machine Home Z-Axis) N12 G91 G28 Z0. (Machine Home Z-Axis)
N13 G28 X0. Y0. (Machine Home X,Y-Axis) N13 G28 X0. Y0. (Machine Home X,Y-Axis)
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 LESSON-10 - CNC - PART #13
 The Machining Process
 Ø.750” Endmill - Tool # 6
 Machine the profile and pocket using cutter compensation
 0.750” diameter end mill Spindle Speed = 2100 Feed rate = 25 IPM
 Ø.375” Spot Drill - Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Ø.201” Drill - Tool # 8
 0.201” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Ø.25”-20 UNC Tap - Tool # 9
 0.250-20 UNC Tap Spindle Speed = 1000 Feed rate = 50 IPM
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 LESSON-10 - CNC - PART #13
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
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 X0Y0 is at the lower left corner of the part

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 LESSON-10 - CNC - PART #13
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
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 X0Y0 is at the lower left of the part

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 LESSON-10 - CNC - PART #13
 WORK OUT THE ABSOLUTE X AND Y COORDINATES FOR THE VARIOUS
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 X0Y0 is at the lower left of the part

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 LESSON-10 - CNC - PART #13
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE PART
 The Machining Process
 Ø.750” Endmill - Tool # 6
 Machine the profile and pocket using cutter compensation
 0.750” diameter end mill Spindle Speed = 2100 Feed rate = 25 IPM
 Ø.375” Spot Drill - Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Ø.201” Drill - Tool # 8
 0.201” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Ø.25”-20 UNC Tap - Tool # 9
 0.201” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 1000 Feed rate = 50 IPM
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 LESSON-10 - CNC - PART #14
 The Machining Process
 Ø.750” Endmill - Tool # 6
 Machine the profile and pocket using cutter compensation
 0.750” diameter end mill Spindle Speed = 2100 Feed rate = 25 IPM
 Ø.375” Spot Drill - Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Ø.201” Drill - Tool # 8
 0.201” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Ø.25”-20 UNC Tap - Tool # 9
 0.201” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 1000 Feed rate = 50 IPM
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 LESSON-10 - CNC - PART #14
 CREATE THE PROGRAM TO MACHINE THE PART
 The Machining Process
 Ø.750” Endmill - Tool # 6
 Machine the profile and pocket using cutter compensation
 0.750” diameter end mill Spindle Speed = 2100 Feed rate = 25 IPM
 Ø.375” Spot Drill - Tool # 6
 Spot Drill Spindle Speed = 2750 Feed rate = 11 IPM
 Ø.201” Drill - Tool # 8
 0.201” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 4500 Feed rate = 15 IPM
 Ø.25”-20 UNC Tap - Tool # 9
 0.201” diameter Drill Spindle Speed = 1000 Feed rate = 50 IPM
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 Appendix – Extra CNC Programming Exercises
Exercise #1

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 Extra CNC Programming Exercise #3

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 Extra CNC Programming Exercise #4

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 Extra CNC Programming Exercise #5

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 Extra CNC Programming Exercise #7

Instructions:
1. Create your own design.
2. The material size: 6” x 1.5” x .125” Aluminum
3. The part is held in the vise.
4. Locate the part flush with the left hand side of the vise jaw.
5. X0 Y0 is the top left hand corner of the material.
6. Z0 is the top of the material.
7. Center Drill is used as an engraving tool to machine the letters.
8. Spindle Speed: 5000 rpm
9. Feedrate: 12 in/min
10. Depth of Cut : -0.025”
11. Center Drill 2 mounting holes using Canned Cycle
12. Depth of Cut: -0.25
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G00 RAPID POSITIONING MOTION

G01 LINEAR INTERPOLATION MOTION

G02 CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION MOTION - CLOCKWISE

G03 CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION MOTION - COUNTECLOCKWISE

G04 DWELL

G09 EXACT STOP

G10 PROGRAMMABLE OFFSET SETTING

G12 CW CIRCULAR POCKET MILLING

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G31 FEED UNTIL SKIP FUNCTION

G35 AUTOMATIC TOOL DIAMETER MEASUREMENT

G36 AUTOMATIC WORK OFFSET MEASUREMENT

G37 AUTOMATIC TOOL LENGTH MEASUREMENT

G40 CUTTER COMPENSATION CANCEL G41/G42/G141

G41 2D CUTTER COMPENSATION, LEFT (X, Y, D)

G42 2D CUTTER COMPENSATION, RIGHT (X, Y, D)

G43 TOOL LENGTH COMPESATION POSITIVE (H, Z)

G44 TOOL LENGTH COMPENATION NEGATIVE (H, Z)

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 Appendix – Preparatory Functions – G-Codes

G47 TEXT ENGRAVING (X, Y, Z, R, I, J, P, E, F)

G49 TOOL LENGTH COMPENSATION CANCEL G43/G44/G143)

G50 SCALING G51 CANCEL

G51 SCALING (X, Y, Z, P)

G52 WORK OFFSET COORDINATE POSITING

G52 GLOBAL WORK COORDINATE OFFSET SHIFT

G52 GLOBAL WORK COORDINATE OFFSET SHIFT

G53 MACHINE COORDAINTE POSITIONING, NON-MODAL (X, Y, Z, A, B)

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G64 EXACT STOP G61 MODE CANCEL

G65 MACRO SUB-ROUTINE CALL

G68 ROATION (G17, G18, G19, X, Y, Z, R)

G69 ROTATION G68 CANCEL

G70 BOLT HOLE CIRCLE with a CANNED CYCLE (I, J, L)

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G71 BOLTHOLEARC with a CANNED CYCLE (I, J, K, L)

G72 BOLT HOLES ALONG AN ANGLE with a CANNED CYCLE (I, J, L)

G73 HIGH SPEED PECK DRILL CANNED CYCLE (X, Y, A, B, Z, I, J, K, Q, P, R, L, F)

G74 REVERSE TAPPING CANNED CYCLE (X, Y, A, B, Z, J, R, L, F)

G76 FINE BORING CANNED CYCLE (X, Y, A, B, Z, I, J, P, Q, R, L, F)

G77 BACK BORE CANNED CYCLE (X, Y, A, B, Z, I, J, Q, R, L, F)

G80 CANCEL CANNED CYCLE

G81 DRILL CANNED CYCLE (X, Y, A, B, Z, R, L, F)

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G90 ABSOLUTE POSITIONING

G91 INCREMENTAL POSITIONING

G92 GLOBAL WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM SHIFT (FANUC) (HAAS)

G92 SET WORK COORDINATE VALUE (YA SNAC)

G93 INVERSE TIME FEED MODE ON

G94 INVERSE TIME FEED MODE OFF/FEED PER MINUTE ON

G98 CANNED CYCLE INITIAL POINT RETURN

G99 CANNED CYCLE “R” PLANE RETURN

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M00 PROGRAM STOP

M01 OPTIONAL PROGRAM STOP

M02 PROGRAM END

M03 SPINDLE ON CLOCKWISE

M04 SPINDLE ON COUTERCLOCKWISE

M05 SPINDLE STOP

M06 TOOL CHANGE

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M09 COOLANT OFF

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M39 ROTATE TOOL TURRET

M41 SPINDLE LOW GEAR OVERRIDE

M42 SPINDLE HIGH GEAR OVERRIDE

M50 EXECUTE PALLET CHANGE

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 Appendix – Miscellaneous Functions – M-Codes

M51-M58 OPTIONAL USER M CODE SET

M59 OUTPUT RELAY SET (N)

M61-M68 OPTIONAL USER M CODE CLEAR

M69 OUTPUT RELAY CLEAR (N)

M75 SET G35 OR G136 REFERENCE POINT

M76 CONTROL DISPLAY INACTIVE

M77 CONTROL DISPLAY ACTIVE

M78 ALARM IF SKIP SIGNAL FOUND

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M89 COOLANT THROUGH SPINDLE OFF

M93 AXIS POS CAPTURE START (P, Q)

M94 AXIS POS CAPTURE STOP

M95 SLEEP MODE

M96 JUMP IF NO SIGNAL (P, Q)

M97 LOCAL SUB-PROGRAM CALL (P, L)

M98 SUB-PROGRAM CALL (P, L)

M99 SUB-PROGRAM/ROUTINE RETURN OR LOOP

M109 INTERACTIVE USER INPUT (P)

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 Standard Drill Sizes - Inches

Drill Decimal Drill Decimal Drill Decimal Drill Decimal

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Size Equiv. Size Equiv. Size Equiv. Size Equiv.
80 = .0135 43 = .089 8 = .199 25/64 = .3906
79 = .0145 42 = .0935 7 = .201 X = .397
1/64 = .0156 3/32 = .0938 13/64 = .2031 Y = .404
78 = .016 41 = .096 6 = .204 13/32 = .4063
77 = .018 40 = .098 5 = .2055 Z = .413
76 = .020 39 = .0995 4 = .209 27/64 = .4219
75 = .021 38 = .1015 3 = .213 7/16 = .4375
74 = .0225 37 = .104 7/32 = .2188 29/64 = .4531
73 = .024 36 = .1065 2 = .221 15/32 = .4688
72 = .025 7/64 = .1094 1 = .228 31/64 = .4844
71 = .026 35 = .110 A = .234 1/2 = .500
70 = .028 34 = .111 15/64 = .2344 33/64 = .5156
69 = .0292 33 = .113 B = .238 17/32 = .5313
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56 = .0465 22 = .157 19/64 = .2969 3/4 = .750
3/64 = .0469 21 = .159 N = .302 49/64 = .7656
55 = .052 20 = .161 5/16 = .3125 25/32 = .7813
54 = .055 19 = .166 O = .316 51/64 = .7969
53 = .0595 18 = .1695 P = .323 13/16 = .8125
1/16 = .0625 11/64 = .1719 21/64 = .3281 53/64 = .8281
52 = .0635 17 = .173 Q = .332 27/32 = .8438
51 = .067 16 = .177 R = .339 55/64 = .8594
50 = .070 15 = .180 11/32 = .3438 7/8 = .875
49 = .073 14 = .182 S = .348 57/64 = .8906
48 = .076 13 = .185 T = .358 29/32 = .9063
5/64 = .0781 3/16 = .1875 23/64 = .3594 59/64 = .9219
47 = .0785 12 = .189 U = .368 15/16 = .9375
46 = .081 11 = .191 3/8 = .375 61/64 = .9531
45 = .082 10 = .1935 V = .377 31/32 = .9688
44 =.086 9 = .196 W = .386 63/64 = .9844

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INCH SIZES - NATIONAL COARSE INCH SIZES - NATIONAL FINE

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#1-64 #53 #0-80 3/64"
#2-56 #51 #1-72 #53
#3-48 5/64" #2-64 #50
#4-40 #43 #3-56 #46
#5-40 #39 #4-48 #42
#6-32 #36 #5-44 #37
#8-32 #29 #6-40 #33
#10-24 #25 #8-36 #29
#12-24 #17 #10-32 #21
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1-3/4-5 1-35/64 1-1/2-12 1-27/64
2"-4-1/2 1-25/32 1-3/4-12 1-43/64
2"-12 1-59/64

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 Metric Tap Drill Sizes

METRIC COARSE SIZES METRIC FINE SIZES

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TAP DRILL TAP DRILL
SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE
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1mm x .25 .75mm 4 mm x .35 3.6mm
1.1 x .25 .85 4 x .5 3.5
1.2 x .25 .95 5 x .5 4.5
1.4 x .3 1.1 6 x .5 5.5
1.6 x .35 1.25 6 x .75 5.25
1.7 x .35 1.3 7 x .75 6.25
1.8 x .35 1.45 8 x .5 7.5
2 x .4 1.6 8 x .75 7.25
2.2 x .45 1.75 8x1 7
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16 x 2 14 18 x 2 16
18 x 2.5 15.5 20 x 1 19
20 x 2.5 17.5 20 x 1.5 18.5
22 x 2.5 19.5 20 x 2 18
24 x 3 21 22 x 1 21
27 x 3 24 22 x 1.5 20.5
30 x 3.5 26.5 22 x 2 20
24 x 1.5 22.5
24 x 2 22
26 x 1.5 24.5
27 x 1.5 25.5
27 x 2 25
28 x 1.5 26.5
30 x 1.5 28.5
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 CENTER DRILLING

CENTER DRILLING

Before most drilling operations take place a starting drill must be programmed to make a small
hole for the larger drill that will follow. The tool used to make the starting hole is known as a
center drill, sizes of center drills vary and the use of the different sizes is governed by the size of the
drill that will be used after. The following is a chart that will assist in choosing the proper size of
the center drill and programming the correct Z depth.

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On most engineering drawings the finished depth of the hole will be given from the front edge of
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has to include the length of the drill point. To do this we have a calculation to perform based on
the diameter of the drill and the angle of the drill point (usually 118°). Quite simply the
calculation is as follows:
Drill Point Length = Diameter x Constant
Where DIA. refers to the drill diameter and the constant is stated in the following chart
DRILL ANGLE CONSTANTS
60°= 0.866 110°= 0.350
75°= 0.652 118°= 0.300
80°= 0.596 120°= 0.289
82°= 0.575 135°= 0.207
90°= 0.500 150°= 0.134
100°= 0.420 180°= 0.000

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 Discriminator Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions for Workbook users:

1. Locate the DVD/CD that came with the workbook (fixed to the back cover).
2. Insert the disc into the DVD/CD ROM tray of your computer.
3. When the AutoPlay window is displayed select Open folder to view files as shown below:

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5. Double-click the Discriminator21017.exe file as shown below. This will start the installation process.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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2. Locate the “What you need to complete this course” section on this page and click on the
Discriminator link to download the Discriminator installation file. Make sure you save the file to a
place on the hard drive that you can be easily located.
3. Once the file has downloaded locate it and double-click the Discriminator.zip file to extract the
installation files onto your hard drive. Make sure you extract the files into a new folder on your hard
drive and remember where the folder is located.
4. Open the folder the files were extracted to and double click on Discriminator21017.exe.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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