Computer Numerical Control: Operation and Programming

This new edition updates and improves a solid introduction to the principles, operations, and programming of computer numerical control (CNC) machinery. There is also an addition of controllers by Fanuc and Mazatrol. This expands the coverage of most major types. There is also an expanded coverage of Bridgeport Ezpath and Mastercam and the readers can learn how the newest software works. Information on the latest quality control standards has been added, including ISO 9000. It also includes updated coverage of electrical discharge machines (EDM), with thorough introduction to conversational programming.