Manufacturing Interactives® creates an accessible and consistent learning environment in which to learn CNC programming—perfect for all levels of users from novice to experienced. The software is Windows based and has been developed to be used both as a teaching tool and reference tool. The software incorporates two main sections—the courseware itself and the CNC Programmer's Toolbox.
Practice with interactive application exercises that include blueprints, sample programs, on-line help, and video instructor
Learn rules of operation and common errors
Reference frequently asked questions
Track progress and scoring
Simulate machining processes and identify programming errors
Scroll through CNC programs and watch corresponding machining actions
View tool sheets, layouts, and blueprints
In addition to courseware, Manufacturing Interactives® includes the CNC
Programmer's Toolbox, a collection of the tools including calculators, converters, virtual operator panel, and video reference.
Minimum System Requirements:
Pentium 90 CPU or faster, 16 MB RAM or greater, SoundBlaster 16 compatible
sound card,
.5 GB hard drive or greater, 100MB Hard Drive free space, Double
speed CD-ROM or faster,
SVGA Monitor, Video display resolution 1024 x 768, 65K color or greater
using small fonts,
WIN 95 or above, Mouse, Speakers, MPEG Decompression (Microsoft ActiveMovie
2.0)
Content provided by Steve Krar, Arthur Gill, and Peter Smid; Internationally recognized authors of over 50 books on manufacturing and machine tool technologies.
277 pages of teaching material
Animation, video, and sound make learning fun, interesting,
and retains the attention
of the student.
The index makes it easy to search topic areas.
Subject areas include:
Interpolation
Reference Points
Compensation
Tooling and Workholding
Advanced Technologies
CAD/CAM
Mill and Lathe Parts
Programming Examples
History
Careers
Measurement
Cartesian Coordinates
