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Hello, I am very interested in learning CNC machining etc. I have experience (Soley Operating) Chiron Machining Centers manufacturing aluminium transmission casings. I live in Ohio so it seems like they're a lot of jobs in CNC around here. I start vocational school for CNC Operations in October. Im just curious as too if im doing the right thing, and what else I should do to prepare my self to land a good job as a CNC Machininst or programmer. Whether its books to read things to study. Any information and advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Well, you're in school so that will put you ahead of the pack right off the bat. Just be punctual and groom yourself well for your interviews and you shouldn't have much trouble. I think your schooling will teach you everything you need to know as far as being a decent operator.
Originally Posted by bucksguy
Well..... yur off to a good start and if your asking questions at this stage you're showing good initiative too
there's umteen books to choose from and before you rush off to spend money on books.......using the internet wisely will save you a ton of bucks...!
Have a look at the various threads here and check the forums too for your particular interests and the members here will reference websites and post photos and check out the various suppliers that are recomended from experience by the lads in their threads....
look up the suppliers and search for the suppliers parts pdf documents these can be downloaded free and will impart tons of useful information to you and along with them you will also get acustomed to the jargon......
open a file on your PC for all this new info and subdivide the folder into others i.e. have a folder for CNC build photos, manufacturers pdfs, folder for website links....etc, and you can retrieve a particular item of interest you may need at any time........
Here's two book names and don't just take my word for it either, look up the forums here and NEVER stop asking questions, that's why we're all here......
Machinist's Ready Reference Ninth 9th Edition by Weingartner and make sure it's the spiral bound copy too... http://www.amazon.com/Machinists-Ready-Reference-Weingartner-Compiler/dp/B004RIV86Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1321817272&sr=8-5]Amazon.com: Machinists' Ready Reference: C. Weingartner (Compiler: Books
CNC Programming Handbook, Third Edition by Peter Smid http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=CNC+Programming+Handbook++&x=16&y=26]Amazon.com: CNC Programming Handbook: Books
One thing to remember too if your a student always ask for the student discount rates...........
and you can also avail of the student rates for some of the 3D CAD software products I know Rhino will give a 90% discount to students and Autodesk Inventor 2012 64bit can be downloaded for free........
Good luck
Last edited by Mad Welder; 11-20-2011 at 03:13 PM. Reason: typo
Eoin
Ditto on this one! I have been using this handy book or one it's older versions for over 20 years in both manual and cnc machining.
Only other advise I can give you is to start studying up on G code programming. A good CNC Operator should be able to understand and edit his code at the machine as needed and if you want to be a machinist then it's a must. The earlier in your career you start to learn and understand the code the better off you will be moving forward.
And remember the only stupid question is the one you never ask!
Oops....yup your bang on WarOzz (thanks for reminding me)....and bucksguy sorry bout that...I overlooked that one...... understanding, reading up and learning G code would be a huge advantage to you at this early stage in your career and also remember G code is not an exact science some manufacturers may tweak and change their G code too.
Have a look at this link if you haven't already from Ivan Irons http://www.cncinformation.com/ there's a ton of free downloads available if you register and some handy reference books too free.
Ummm math, so much math. Programming turns into alot of math. I hope you like it. I personally like the machinaries handbook. it feels like the bible, You just flip it open and start reading.
In my schooling I did 4 semesters of drafting. When i was doing it everyone was saying no one drafts anymore blah blah. When I get a print now I know what it means expect when I noob it up. So a book on drafting is a good investment in my head.
Umm most cam softwares have hacked verison on torrent sites. You wont beable to post Gcode with easily but you know your shop uses Insert Cam. Borrow a copy and play with it at home. Atleast you might be walking when you start programming instead of crawling.
On the note of cam software, Solid cam has a set of tutorials videos of how to program a part using there software. And someone else would of made one for said software if it hasn't already been done.
Hi dear guy,
I am a CNC Programmer & trainer with about 20 years experience(15 years in teaching of G code Programming).
Unfortunately I am not living in USA. But due to this fact that I am fluent in English language I think I can train u by internet chatting.
We can start the job for a trial term and if u find it useful , u will pay my wage by means of a Bank credit in USA .
Our Programming Courses will be according to Fanuc (and or any other) Controllers and I will send u a Fanuc OM/OT simulator software.
I will my resume in request.
Best Regards
Jalal Haghi
email : infos@sjhaghi.com
s_j_haghi@yahoo.com
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