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CNC machining handbook : building, programming, and implementation
Title:
CNC machining handbook : building, programming, and implementation
Author:
Overby, Alan.
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, [2011]

©2011
Physical Description:
xii, 260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary:
"A thorough look at the CNC machine--from the physical parts and mechanics to the software that makes it run -- and all of its capabilities in such common industries as food processing, metal and wood cutting, medical, and automotive, to name a few. Readers will learn to build, program, and use CNCs in every sort of way"--
General Note:
Includes index.
Language:
English
Contents:
The physical architecture. CNC machines -- Guide systems -- Transmission systems -- Motors -- The CNC controller. Controller hardware -- Control software -- Application software. The cartesian coordinate system -- CAD and graphics -- CAM software -- Building or buying a CNC machine. Choosing a ready-made CNC system -- Building your own CNC plasma table.
ISBN:
9780071623018
Format :
Book