CNC Operator & Introduction to Programming Training
This three-day training course is designed to provide operators and engineers with a safe, structured, and practical introduction to operating a FANUC 0i-M Plus controlled machining centre. The course focuses on safe machine use, correct operational methods, and introductory conversational programming, suitable for production and training environments.
Description
| Day 1 – Machine Safety, Fundamentals & Tool Setting |
| Objective: Establish safe working practices and correct fundamental machine usage before any programming or production activity. |
| Content includes: • Machine safety overview and responsibilities • Emergency stops, interlocks, and protective systems • Safe start-up and shutdown procedures • Manual axis movement and safe positioning • Best-practice tool setting methods • Introduction to tooling concepts and safe handling • Common operator errors and risk avoidance |
| Outcome: Participants understand how to operate the machine safely and correctly, with confidence in basic manual operation and tool setting procedures. |
| Day 2 – Control Operation, Offsets & Program Execution |
| Objective: Develop competence in control operation, offsets, and safe program handling. |
| Content includes: • Control modes: o EDIT o JOG o MEMORY o MDI • General machine operation and workflow • Tool offset concepts: o Geometry offsets o Wear offsets • Work offsets and datums: o Datum setting principles o Geometry vs wear usage • Program control and management • Safe use of overrides (feed, rapid, spindle) • Best practices for running and monitoring programs |
| Outcome Participants gain a clear understanding of how the machine interprets data, how offsets affect machining, and how to safely run and control programs. |
| Day 3 – Introduction to Manual Guide i (Conversational Programming) |
| Objective Introduce participants to Manual Guide i for simple part programming and basic machining cycles. |
| Content includes: • Manual Guide i overview and intended use • Navigating the conversational programming interface • Creating simple machining cycles • Understanding cycle structure and limitations • Safe testing and execution of conversational programs |
| Outcome: Participants are able to create and run basic conversational programs, with a clear understanding of when Manual Guide i is appropriate and when full G-code programming is required. |