CNC MACHINING HANDBOOK: Volume I (Master Manufacturing Series Book 9)

Volume I.Master CNC Machining from the Ground Up – Your Complete Technical FoundationWhether you're a manual machinist transitioning to CNC, a technical student, or an operator looking to deepen your expertise, this comprehensive handbook delivers the practical knowledge you need to program, set up, and operate CNC machines with confidence.Volume I covers the essential first 8 chapters that build your foundation in CNC manufacturing:• CNC Fundamentals – Machine types, coordinate systems, control architectures, and specifications• Blueprint Reading & Part Setup – Engineering drawings, GD&T interpretation, and workholding strategies• Cutting Tools & Tool Selection – Tool geometry, materials, coatings, and selection criteria• Cutting Speeds & Feeds – Calculate optimal parameters for any material and operation• G-Code Programming Fundamentals – Master manual programming from basic movements to complex toolpaths• Canned Cycles & Advanced G-Code – Drilling cycles, boring, threading, and advanced techniques• CAM Programming – Modern CAM workflows and integration with manual programming• Machining Operations - Milling – Face milling, pocketing, drilling, boring, and threading operationsWhat Makes This Handbook Different:✓ Real-World Application Focus – Every concept includes worked examples with step-by-step calculations you can apply immediately on the shop floor✓ Practical Problem-Solving – Learn the calculations that drive daily machining decisions: material removal rates, cycle times, tool life optimization, and cost-per-part analysis✓ Complete Coverage – Both CNC milling and turning operations, from fundamental concepts through advanced multi-axis techniques✓ Production-Ready Knowledge – Quality control, dimensional accuracy, geometric tolerancing, process capability, and equipment maintenance✓ Quick-Access References – Speeds and feeds tables, complete G-code and M-code references, essential formulas, material properties, and conversion factorsThis handbook emphasizes practical calculation skills over abstract theory. You'll develop proficiency in manual G-code programming while understanding how modern CAM systems integrate into the manufacturing process. Each chapter reinforces concepts through detailed examples demonstrating the problem-solving approaches professionals use every day.Prerequisites: Basic machining process knowledge, engineering drawing reading ability, and shop mathematics. No prior CNC programming experience required.Perfect for: Manual machinists transitioning to CNC, vocational and technical students, CNC operators seeking advancement, manufacturing engineers, and anyone serious about mastering CNC machining fundamentals.Build your CNC expertise on a solid foundation. Volume I gives you the technical precision and practical problem-solving skills to produce quality parts efficiently and advance your capabilities as a CNC professional.Dr. Cor P.M. van Houte, consultant, studied Industrial Engineering. Read more