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Program that can be called repeatedly by the control section of another program.

Checking whether the total number of 1 bits in a character is even or odd.

Compensating for the difference in length between the tool assumed during programming and the tool to be used for actual machining.

Manual operation in which a reference tool and the tool to be measured are pressed against a fixed point on the machine, one after the other, and the difference in length between…

Offset value used by the tool length compensation, cutter compensation, and tool offset functions.

Number preceded by the H or D address to specify a tool offset value.

CNC memory used to store tool offset values.

Shifting a specified tool along the controlled axis.

Retracting a tool from the workpiece, allowing the tool to be exchanged during machining (if broken) or the state of machining to be checked, and subsequently repositioning the tool to…

Checking whether the total number of characters in a block (starting immediately after an end–of–block code and ending at the next end–of–block code) is even or odd.

A full CNC programming example with ID/OD (Turning/Boring operations) for cnc machinists who work on a cnc lathe machine. A must to learn/practice for those who are learning cnc programming….

Although this example drawing looks a bit complex, but it is very easy to program. Before going through this exercise you must fist read circular interpolation articles Circular Interpolation Concepts…

This Circular Interpolation programming example will show you what is circular interpolation and how to program it. Before going through this exercise you must fist read Circular Interpolation Concepts & Programming articles (listed…

6th part of Circular Interpolation Concepts & Programming series, this article explains the uses of Circular Interpolation, at end two exercises are given for cnc machinists to program ,apply &…

The brand name for Siemens numerical controls.The name of the organizational unit of Siemens that designs and manufacturers numerical controls.

A machine tool which does primarily turning, but which has live tooling (a spindle on the turret) for doing milling operations. From a software point of view, a turning center…

5nd part of Circular Interpolation Concepts & Programming series, this article explains Use of G90 Absolute Programming G91 Incremental Programming with cnc program examples code explaining both G90/G91 Read Other…

The 4th part of Circular Interpolation Concepts & Programming series explains how cnc program for an arc can be made if arc Radius (R) is not directly given. Read Other Parts…

3rd part of Multi-Series Articles “Circular Interpolation Concepts & Programming”. This part briefly explains how cnc machinists can Calculate and Program circular interpolation G02 G03 with the use of I J…

Same as Cycle Start. NC Start is used to start the execution of the selected program. It is used to initiate the execution of NC blocks in the MDI buffer….

Same as NC Start. CYCLE START is used to start the execution of the selected program. It is used to initiate the execution of NC blocks in the MDI buffer. See…

2nd part of Circular Interpolation Concepts & Programming series, this article explains the required information to program/machine circular interpolation on a cnc machine, and how cnc machinists can program circular…

This is a series of articles for cnc machinists/programmers to explain the Concepts and Programming methods of Circular Interpolation. No doubt every component in cnc machining workshop have somekind of…

FANUC abbreviation for Fuji Automatic Numerical Control. Related: How Fanuc CNC Controls Milling Turning Grinding are Named Learn Fanuc Programming

Siemens Sinumerik End of subroutine marker. Unlike M17, M02 and M30, RET allows you to specify the target of the return.

Siemens Sinumerik REPOSition stands for reposition. REPOSition is an operating mode of the numerical control. If a tool breaks, or for whatever reason the operator must interrupt program execution and job…

When the Reset key is pushed, part program execution is stopped and program execution returns to the top of the program. The program will not restart without the NC Start key…

Same as Siemens Sinumerik 802C but with interface to stepper drives Sinumerik 802C / 802S /802D Manuals CNC machinists can freely download Siemens Sinumerik 802C/802S/802D programming operating manuals from Siemens…

802C is a low-end Siemens Sinumerik control. 3-axes and spindle. Interface to servos is analog. RS232C for file transfer. China is the target OEM market and user community. Sinumerik 802C…

This CNC mill programming exercise will give you more idea to understand drawing and how to find exact coordinate of each drawing point. Completely based on G91 Incremental Dimensioning System,…

Vertical machining centers are a vital part of a cnc machine workshop, So here is a Vertical machining center programming example for cnc machinists who have just started learning cnc…

Cutter Radius Compensation Example program shows how G41, G40 can be used in a cnc mill program. Cutter Compensation code used in this program are, G41 Cutter Radius Compensation Left…

CNC Milling programming example code with drawing, which shows how G41 Cutter Radius Compensation Left is used in a cnc mill program. CNC Mill Program (G41 Cutter Radius Compensation Left)…

CNC mill program to show the use of G02 Circular Interpolation CW G03 Circular Interpolation CCW CNC Mill Program G90 G01 X0 Y0 X30 G03 X54 R12 G01 X82 G02…

A very basic cnc mill programming exercise for cnc machinists. This cnc example code shows the use of G90 Absolute Programming G91 Incremental Programming CNC Mill Programming Exercise G90 Absolute…