[JasonICT]

Hello,

I'm currently a student at WSU Tech in Wichita, Ks. Since Jan 13, 2025 I've been in the Machining Technology program, but I've decided to change direction and go into CNC Maintenance.

I'm slated to take one course this Summer, CNC Operations for Maintenance Applications, but the bulk of my classes will start in the Fall. What I am looking for is 3-5 books to start studying now, I'd like to have a good foundation before classes start.

Here is my Fall class list:
Foundations of Manufacturing
Industrial Safety (also an OSHA 10 Hour course but I took that this semester)
Variable Speed Motor Control
AC/DC Circuits
Manufacturing Equipment and Tools

Future Classes include:
Fluid Power
PLC & Industrial PLC
Advanced Motor Control
Industrial Schematics
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Mechanical Systems
Predictive and Preventative Maintenance
Industrial Process Control

Any advise on a reading list would be greatly appreciated.

[joeavaerage]

Hi,
all of the above.

To talk to CNC machinists and/or CNC business owners will all tell you that it is problem solving that wins hands down.
There maybe two technicians equally well trained, but one has a knack to think about a problem and devise a strategy to break the problem down and test each
facet whereas the other technician is looking in the manual for procedures. The problem solver able to think through his own strategy wins every time.
If you are that person, you can look forward to a long, varied and involved career. Problem solvers are like gold, whether they get paid in gold is less certain.....

Craig