CNC Programming Procedure for a CNC Machining Center
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CNC Programming Procedure for a CNC Machining Center

WorkForge
Updated Jan 14, 2025

What you'll learn

  • Define a CNC program
  • Define the steps in CNC programming
  • Understand the importance of thoroughly planning the creation of a CNC program
  • Define program zero
  • Distinguish between machine zero and program zero
  • Explain the relationship between work offsets, machine zero, and program zero
  • List methods of creating a CNC program
Course Description

A CNC machining center requires a program to maximize the machine’s capabilities. Creating a CNC program is only performed after a careful planning stage to determine exactly what machining operations and which part dimensions the CNC machining center will need to machine.