Setting up a CNC mill
Learn the basics of CNC shop safety, setting up a VMC, loading and setting up tools, how to load a program into an NC controller, located the WCS on the machine, run a program and inspect a machined part.
Module overview
Learn the basics of CNC shop safety, setting up a VMC, loading and setting up tools, how to load a program into an NC controller, located the WCS on the machine, run a program and inspect a machined part. This process is the foundation of the setup and operation of nearly all programs.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Review basic shop safety topics
- Indicate a vise on a CNC mill
- Load and locate stock
- Load and setup tool and work offsets
- Verify feeds and speeds
- Run a CNC program
- Inspect a machined part