ADVANCED CNC MACHINING: A Practical Guide to Precision Programming, Multi-Axis Operations, Tool Management, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Modern Shopfloor Productivity

By Robert V Steve

Take your CNC machining skills beyond basic programming and into precision, productivity, and professional-level shopfloor performance.

Advanced CNC Machining is a practical guide for machinists, CNC programmers, setup personnel, manufacturing professionals, and experienced operators who want to strengthen their technical knowledge and improve real-world machining results.

Moving beyond the fundamentals, this book brings together the critical skills required to operate and manage modern CNC machining environments-from precision programming and multi-axis operations to tooling, workholding, maintenance, troubleshooting, digital manufacturing, productivity, safety, and shopfloor leadership.

Inside, you'll explore:

Advanced CNC programming and multi-axis machining strategies
Precision workholding, setup planning, and repeatable datum control
Tool management, tool life, wear monitoring, and cutting-process optimization
Preventive machine maintenance and systematic fault diagnosis
Chatter, vibration, backlash, thermal growth, and dimensional problems
CNC automation, DNC, MES, digital workflows, and smart manufacturing
Cycle-time reduction, setup optimization, machine utilization, and production KPIs
Machine safety, risk management, SOPs, training, and team leadership

Beyond theory, the book includes practical reference materials such as alarm troubleshooting guidance, maintenance checklists, machine inspection logs, G-code and M-code references, setup sheets, tool-life tracking forms, inspection checklists, productivity measures, and SOP templates.

Whether you are improving an existing machining process, troubleshooting a difficult production problem, preparing for greater responsibility, or building a more reliable CNC operation, Advanced CNC Machining is designed to help you think beyond simply running the machine-and develop the precision, judgment, and process discipline required for modern manufacturing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HGQRBVCG
• ISBN13: 9798170151660
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"