Learn to program a CNC milling machine using Fanuc ISO language. A 18-hour technical and practical course covering everything from tool selection to writing programs with interpolations, compensations, fixed cycles, work origins, and subprograms.

What you will learn

• Manage Cartesian axes, work planes, tools, and cutting parameters.
• Write ISO programs using G/M functions and linear and circular interpolations.
• Correctly apply G41/G42 tool radius compensations.
• Set work origins and G54–G59 offsets, including additional G54.1 origins.
• Use drilling, tapping, and boring cycles, subprograms, and parametric programming principles.
• Understand machine controls and the use of measuring probes, when available.

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Complete program — 3 days, 18 hours

Day 1 · Fundamentals, tools, and ISO basics (6 hours)

• Machine kinematics: axes, work planes, and references.
• Right/left tool conventions and spindle rotation.
• Cutting speed and feed rate: formulas and applications.
• Tool geometry, angles, clamping, tolerances, and chip breakers.
• HSS, carbide, CERMET, CBN, PCD materials, and CVD/PVD coatings.
• Tool selection based on machining conditions.

Exercise: cutting parameters and tool selection for practical applications.

Day 2 · ISO programming and compensations (6 hours)

• CNC keyboard and Soft Key functions.
• G and M functions, program structure, and safety logics.
• Linear, circular, and combined interpolations.
• G41/G42 radius compensation and profile entry/exit.
• Organization and calling of subprograms.

Exercise: programs with interpolations and the use of compensations.

Day 3 · Cycles, origins, probes, and parametric programming (6 hours)

• Tool preset and management of G54–G59, G54.1 origins.
• Fixed drilling, tapping, and boring cycles.
• Measuring probes and part/tool breakage control, when available on the machine.
• Custom alarms generated by the program.
• Introduction to macro variables (#1–#26, #100–#199, #500–#999) and system variables.
• 8000/9000 programs and introduction to custom G/M functions.

Final project: complete program with cycles, origin management, and operational setup checklist.

The actual availability of probes, macros, and special functions depends on the control and machine configuration.

Who is it for?

CNC operators, toolmakers, programmers, and workshop technicians who wish to acquire or consolidate ISO programming skills in milling.

What you get

• Operating method for ISO programs, tool origins, and fixed cycles.
• Practical examples of interpolations, compensations, and subprograms.
• Final program and setup checklist.
• Certificate of attendance, as indicated in the program.