Morning All

[baccus61]

Hi Mark,
What exactly would you like to program? Are you after a good G-Code book that shows you practical code and how to do particular things?
A few years ago I bought a book from Amazon by Peter Smid called CNC Programming Handbook, 2nd Edition and it is pretty much the bible on G-Code programming with a lot of in depth tutorials and examples. I have had my copy for around 6 years and still find it helpful on many occasions.

As with any technical book there will always be the boredom factor associated with it if you read it like a novel but if you use it for a reference book then I can think of no other one to buy.
Mind you , I have only bought 3 books on programming but this one is really useful, and do read the feedback on Amazon and make your own choice. Keep it by your machine for reference.
I hope others on this forum have bought similar books as well and can shed some light on the subject and you don't just use my judgement.
It's a very expensive book and you may be able to find a cheap 2nd hand one out there for a lot less if you start looking around or even advertise.
Rich.

[MAW]

Hi Rich
Many thanks for replying ....Now where to begin ... I have been looking around for the last few weeks at some of the programmes etc like Mach 3 and lazy cam to run with a KX3 mill , and its got me scratching my head , I have done bits and bobs on cad but nothing as complex as this sort of stuff most of the stuff I did went off and some other poor soul had to do the programming. I suppose I am looking for a Dummies guide sort of thing as a lead in ... before I ask too many stupid question of which I have a million :confused:.
I suppose the ultimate would be to watch some one work through the process and see how its done on a simple level ... I have been stood at the side of some big multi Axis stuff with powered tools etc that to me looked like they had dropped it off from NASA, whilst the guy explained this that and the other whilst it machined one of my job and I stood and watched like a kid in a sweet shop waiting for the first off to drop off the belt!! and the production manager fumed away like a capstan full strength !!


Once again thanks for your help

Mark