Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Smid, Peter  CNC Programming Handbook: Comprehensive Guide to Practical CNC Programming/ Peter Smid.   p. cm.

ISBN 0-8311-3158-6

TJ1189.5592 2000

621.9'023--dc21

00-023974

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Dedication

To my father Franti ek and my mother Ludmila, who taught me never to give up

About the Author

Peter Smid is a professional consultant, educator and speaker, with many years of practical, hands-on experience, in the industrial and educational fields. During his career, he has gathered an extensive experience with CNC and CAD/CAM applications on all levels. He consults to manufacturing industry and educational institutions on practical use of Computerized Numerical Control technology, part programming, CAD/CAM, advanced machining, tooling, setup, and many other related fields. His comprehensive industrial background in CNC programming, machining and company oriented training has assisted several hundred companies to benefit from his wide-ranging knowledge.

Mr. Smid's long time association with advanced manufacturing companies and CNC machinery vendors, as well as his affiliation with a number of Community and Technical College industrial technology programs and machine shop skills training, have enabled him to broaden...