The Course
This course is only available using the on-line
delivery option (there is no off-line delivery option).
It will help students master what it
takes to create Custom Macro programs for CNC machining
centers and turning centers.
Custom Macro provides countless benefits for CNC
users. Just about every facet of a CNC environment
can be enhanced by incorporating methods afforded by
Custom Macro. All CNC people should understand its
benefits and be able to recognize its applications.
Better still, they should be able to implement
improvements when an application is found.
CNC people must do everything possible to gain an edge in
today's competitive manufacturing environment. Given the
current global market, you must find ways to become more
productive with fewer resources. Few alternatives
provide as many productivity-improving benefits for a
smaller investment of time, effort, and money as FANUC
Custom Macro. Custom Macro can help you, among many
other things:
- reduce machine down-time between production runs
(setup reduction)
- reduce production run time (cycle time
reduction)
- reduce tool maintenance time (dull tool
replacement, trial machining, and sizing)
- simplify complex tasks performed by setup people
and operators
- set error-traps for costly mistakes
- shorten program verification time
- simplify program creation, especially with
part-families
- create canned cycles for unique machining
operations
- automate sizing adjustments during long periods
of unattended operation
- interface accessory devices with your CNC
machine/s
- create tool life monitoring systems
- invent compensation types that are unique to
your needs
- track machine usage and provide productivity
monitoring data
The list of productivity-enhancing Custom Macro
benefits is impressive, limited only by ingenuity. Before
a person can implement any improvement, of
course, they must know that it is possible to do so. This
class provides countless ideas and suggestions that will
stir creative juices -- real-world applications
that people can start using immediately.
When the class is finished, not only will students understand
the syntax of the Custom Macro language, they will have
access to many application programs that are used in
industry, and they will be ready to tackle even the most
complex of applications on their own.
Pre-Requisites We Recommend
While we make no assumptions regarding a student's
prior understanding of computer programming or Custom
Macro, we do assume that students understand G code
level programming as it applies to CNC machining centers
and turning centers.
Scope of Our Content
The content is comprehensive. We cover the
computer-programming-related as well as CNC-related
features of Custom Macro.
When
you complete this class, you'll know how develop
Custom Macro programs for all five application
categories:
- Part families
- User created canned cycles
- Utilities
- Complex motions
- Driving accessory devices
Estimated time to completion
We estimate that students will average approximately
25 hours to complete each class, including time to study
the materials, to take the tests, and to do the
exercises. Actual time will vary, of course, based upon
the student's aptitude.
Lessons
There are eight lessons in this
class. Additionally, there are reading materials for two
appendixes.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Custom Macro
- Lesson 2: Variables
- Lesson 3: Arithmetic
- Lesson 4: Program flow control (logic)
- Lesson 5: Creating loops
- Lesson 6: System variables
- Lesson 7: Other features of Custom Macro
- Lesson 8: Approaching/verifying Custom Macro
applications
- Appendix A: Developing part family applications
- Appendix B: Introduction to spindle touch probes
Estimated time to completion
We estimate that students will average approximately
25 hours to complete this class, including time to study
the materials, to do the programming activities, and to
take the tests. Actual time will vary, of course, based
upon the student's aptitude.
On-Line Content
Our on-line system provides a robust eLearning
environment. Included are narrated presentations,
reading materials, tests, and NCGuide exercises. The
reading materials (a .pdf file) can be saved and
retained for future reference.
Need More Information about our curriculums?
Contact us by phone (847-639-8847) or email
(lynch@cncci.com) if you have any questions about this
FANUC Certified Education CNC Curriculum. We can provide
you with temporary access to an actual class so you can
get a first-hand understanding of how the system works.
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