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CNC Programming Procedure for a CNC Lathe
WorkForge
Updated Jul 04, 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
- List common points used as a program zero
- List methods of creating a CNC program
Course Description
CNC lathes require 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 lathe will need to machine.
