Setting up a CNC mill

Module overview

Learn the basics of CNC shop safety, setting up a VMC, loading and setting up tools, how to load a program into an NC controller, located the WCS on the machine, run a program and inspect a machined part. This process is the foundation of the setup and operation of nearly all programs.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to:

• Review basic shop safety topics    
• Indicate a vise on a CNC mill    
• Load and locate stock    
• Load and setup tool and work offsets    
• Verify feeds and speeds    
• Run a CNC program    
• Inspect a machined part