[AviS]

Hi,
I'm working with grinding machines so i dont use G-CODES very often,
never the less from time to time i encounter an issue that needs some
understanding in G-CODE programming.
I've seen these 2 books from peter smid on amazon and i wonder
which of them is best for begginer:

1. CNC Programming Techniques: An Insider's Guide to Effective Methods and Applications

2. CNC Programming Handbook, Third Edition

P.S.
Other names of good books to start with will be welcome.

[txcncman]

Both of them. All of them. #2 first if you have to pick and choose. The actual machine and control manuals are also big helps. Many manuals are downloadable now. Look here for a Fadal manual: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/fadal/...nd_basics.html

[sinha_nsit]

The attached document would give you enough information about G-codes on a lathe. Haas manuals are also quite good and freely downloadable.

[Helman Jr.]

Hi,
I'm working with grinding machines so i dont use G-CODES very often,
never the less from time to time i encounter an issue that needs some
understanding in G-CODE programming.
I've seen these 2 books from peter smid on amazon and i wonder
which of them is best for begginer:

1. CNC Programming Techniques: An Insider's Guide to Effective Methods and Applications

2. CNC Programming Handbook, Third Edition

P.S.
Other names of good books to start with will be welcome.

Of course for a beginner level the CNC Programming Handbook, Third Edition by Peter Smid is a valuable resource.

[Al_The_Man]

Another excellent one to go with the P.Smid is Computer Numerical Control Programming
Michael Sava & Joseph Pusztai
ISBN 0131560840
Al.

[BAMCNC.COM]

I have #2, its a good book, is a great referance and very easy to read and understand.

[Analias]

Anyone know of any of the Peter Smid books are in ebook format?

Both Amazon and Google don't have them in any electronic format.

[sinha_nsit]

Kindle edition of this book is available:
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Programming-using-Fanuc-Custom-Macro/dp/0071713328/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341719441&sr=8-2&keywords=fanuc]CNC Programming using Fanuc Custom Macro B: S.K Sinha: 9780071713320: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]

However, this you would need only if you want to learn macro programming.
This book is not for learning basics of CNC programming. In fact, it assumes that background.

[hitachibos]

Basic Computer Numerical Control Programming by Kenneth J. Laviana (Oct 1990)

[mousongie]

I went through the Third edition, and i did and still rate it the best