2. Parametric Programming For CNC Machining Centers and Turning Centers Copyright 1999 Demo Only!! * Most items restricted * Poor sound quality (minimizes file size)

3. Copyright 1999 Parametric Programming For CNC Machining Centers and Turning Centers Demo Only!! * Most items restricted * Poor sound quality (minimizes file size)

4. Parametric Programming  Lesson one - Introduction Lesson one - Introduction Disk number one:  Lesson two: Variable techniques Disk number two:  Arithmetic capabilities  Logic and program flow control  Looping Disk number three:  System variables  Other CNC features  Approaching and verifying parametric programs Exit Click on a topic!

5. Lesson One: Introduction To Parametric Programming  Comparison to subprogramming  … to computer programming  … to canned cycles  Application categories  Limitations  Computer related features  CNC related features  General course information General course information Click on a topic!  Part families  User created canned cycles  Utilities  Complex motions and shapes  Driving accessories  Lesson summary  Lesson plan

6. Lesson Two: Variable Techniques  Variables in Fanuc’s custom macro B  Understanding variables Click on a topic!  Arguments  Local variables  Common variables  Permanent common variables  System variables  Lesson summary  Lesson plan  Variables in Okuma’s user task 2  Local variables  Common variables  System variables  Variables in Fadal’s macro  R series variables  V series variables  System variables  Example programs  Programming activities

7. Lesson Three: Arithmetic Capabilities  Combining operations into an expression  Basic arithmetic operations Click on a topic!  Lesson summary  Lesson plan  Advanced arithmetic functions  Example  Introduction to arithmetic  Priority of arithmetic functions  Programming activity  In custom macro B  In macro  In user task 2

8. Lesson Four: Logic and Program Flow Control  Unconditional branching (GOTO statement)  Statement labels Click on a topic!  Lesson summary  Lesson plan  Conditional branching (IF statement)  Applications for conditional branching  Introduction to program flow control

9. Lesson Five: Looping Click on a topic!  Lesson summary  Lesson plan  Solving the problems of a loop  Example  Introduction to looping  Programming activity  In custom macro B  In macro  In user task 2