Hello all. My job’s requiring that I learn CNC. I can either teach myself or take an online course they say. Can anyone give me some advice? Any recommended online schools? Any recommended concise books or online tutorials?
Thanks.

Hi cnc574:

Saw your other post and was curious what this inquiry was.

Not getting a response does not mean nobody is interested in helping you, just that those with some information or suggestions have not found your post. I don't have any information to offer, but there are sure to be many guys out there with some suggestions.

You might try either the "Teacher's Forum" (way down near the bottom of the forum list), or the "Mentors & Apprentice Locator" forum.

Good luck.

awright

Hey cnc574,
are yoiu curently working in a shop.

No. Phasing out my position. Can move over to an operator or setup tech.

I havent found to many good online places for cnc training, but what kind of training are you looking for with CNC? maybe a bit more detail to what your looking for an i might be able to help you out.

Rory

Basically, I’m looking for a job. I was told that CNC programmers or operators always have work. Is this true? Also I have noticed that there is so many different terms i.e. CNC, solid works, g-code, m-code, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place>CAM</st1:place>, <st1:place>CAM</st1:place>…… I want to pick the most in demand one. Any help? Thanks.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

CNC, is a computer controlled machine, solid works is a program that you can design and edit parts in solid for (laymen terms) g-code & m-code are languages that the machines understand. A cnc programmer is most like to be in more high demand, and more valuable due to the fact that you should be able to do both write the program and also run the machine to make that part. This is all just basic info im sure if you searched the forum a bit more you can get an idea of what the cnc life is like.

Rory

Yes, G & M code are both a language. As for solid works, thats another playing field. Then your talking about design. Its good to know a little of both especialy if you want to creat parts in a CAD system and import them into a CAM system. Programmers usaully use CAM systems to program. It makes it easier. But i cant stress how important it is to know "code". You need to be able to read and fully understand what you or your software is writing. As for training, I think the best training is hands on. That and alot of reading. Look at some vidoes online to get an idea of how many different machines are really out there.


If you go here: http://www.haascnc.com/custserv_training.asp#haastrain

...they have a few workbooks on there you can download. They show you how to read and write G & M code. They also show you good examples.