Milling Fundamentals

The Milling Fundamentals learning module makes it easier to get started in the world of CNC milling technology and imparts the necessary basic knowledge. This content is a prerequisite for NC programming.
Additional information enables greater individual immersion in certain topics (e.g., content on the function blocks of a control or the content of the linked PDF files).

  • The learning module includes, for example, the following:
  • CNC fundamentals
    • Design of a CNC milling machine
    • Presets
    • Tools
    • Technological fundamentals
  • Programming basics
    • Elements of the control interface
    • Controls and displays
    • Path functions
    • Program structure
    • Cycles
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Komponenten

Machine tool

  • Selected components:
  • Machine axes
  • Path measurement systems
  • CNC control
  • Electrical cabinet
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Coordinate systems

  • Topics:
  • Axis designations
  • Axis directions (right-hand rule)
  • Presets
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Werkzeugpunkte

Tools

  • Topics:
  • Presets
  • Tool measurement
  • Tool change
  • Tool types
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Technological fundamentals

  • Topics:
  • Cutting data
  • Calculations
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Operating elements and display

  • Selected content:
  • Overview of keys
  • Keys on the display unit
  • Display
  • Screen layout
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Unterlagen

Important initial information

  • Selected content:
  • Operating modes
  • File management
  • NC program structure
  • Path functions
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Programmierplatz

First steps

  • Selected content:
  • Creating an NC program
  • Defining a workpiece blank
  • Calling the tool
  • Programming a tool path
  • Testing an NC program
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Test

Knowledge test

  • Contents:
  • Guided programming
  • Multiple-choice questions
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