After you've turned on your computer, you're ready to program it. You need to follow a series of steps that will help you create a program. The first step is to choose the toolpaths (paths) that you'll use to perform your machining operations
Next, choose the tool and machine parameters that will affect how your tools operate. For example, if you want to machine a bar using a drill press with an endmill bit, select the appropriate parameters for your tool and machine type
Finally, set up the movement commands for each axis of motion in your machine. These commands tell the machine how fast or slow it should move along each axis during each pass through the cycle
Now that everything is set up properly, let's take a look at how CNC machines actually work!
drilling cycle in cnc
