Learning Programming

[Gujustud]

I've been trying to learn G code programming. I'd like to be able to use my knowledge on a Haas machine has my dad has 2 of them.

What is generally the best/easy/quick way to learn?

[HuFlungDung]

Hi Gujustud,

Theoretically, all you would need is a book on gcode programming and that should do the trick.

(then, see my sig )

[cadcam]

Well to bad you werent out here I teach at the NTMA training centers in Cali were we teach Gcode programming on the 8 brand new Haas machine and 5 simulaters at the school.

I help some with the CNC class but my fortay is teaching the beggenning and Advance Mastercam classes.

I will get the name of some of the books we use and post the name here for you.

[Gujustud]

Thanks guy, that would be great if you could mention some good books.

[HomeCNC]

I uploaded a small web based Gcode training class to the FTP site. It is in the unspecified_upload area.

[Turbine]

Gujustud,
Here is a link to a good book to get you started. Dave is a great guy. If you search the web there are lots of books.Here is another.
Feel free to post any question on this BB. There is no "fixed" right way. You just need to follow some rules. Other than that it's a free form of "Art" as there are numerous ways to get a machine to do what you want it to do. Just try to have fun doing it **** is also a good place to go for any machine and/or programming related technical information.
See my sig. also
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"The source of expertise is not in the memorization of the minute details of a subject but in the thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts on which it is based." --author unknown

[hardmill]

love that sig. Turbine

[cadcam]

I do not suggest Turbine last site.
There is trouble that follows the host of the site.

JM2C

[DanFri]

Practice makes perfect. Play around with it. Just watch you Z's!!!!

[BlueChip]

Perhaps check out Protalk at www.kentechinc.com

[Datum1]

How's the NTMA program..cadcam..
I'm gonna give it a shot and see if I actual learn sumthing new there.

[cadcam]

Datum1, you should have a good time and learn alott in the time alotted.
If you have any qustions in regards to the NTMA give me jingle