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Windows version 98 or better.
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Free Sample Modules:
The titles below represent various sections of instruction from throughout this course. The sections provided will each run a few minutes in length. You will be able to answer the test questions that apply to the portion of instruction you saw by clicking on the TEST link for each module. You must have a broadband web connection to view these samples. See "Your Internet Connection" above for details about dialup connections.

You will only see a portion of the instruction from each module, not a complete module. It is common for new trainees to view the instruction several times before they can answer all of the test questions correctly. The samples provided here was chosen to provide examples of both the core instruction as well as specific portions from each of the CNC control models covered by the course.

Sample Titles:
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Instruction Module 1: Core material providing an explanation of the collet and chuck. The section includes several video segments and an animation of the inner workings of a collet.
INSTRUCTION for Module 1
TEST for module 1.

Instruction Module 7: This Core material begins with the introduction of sequence numbers, codes and coordinates that make up a program. The G01 code is then explained in more detail with an explanation of the "interpolation" process that occurs during execution.
INSTRUCTION for Module 7
TEST for module 7.

Instruction Module 16: This Specific material from a Mazak section covers a typical Bar Out machining process. The Process line is explained for each entry position. It includes an explanation of the Safety Clearance parameter.
INSTRUCTION for Module 16
TEST for module 16.

Instruction Module 18: This Specific instruction covers the Fanuc 10T, 11T, 12T and 15T series controls. It explains how to locate and activate a program on the Program Directory screen.
INSTRUCTION for Module 18
TEST for module 18.

Instruction Module 28: This portion of Specific instruction covers both the Fanuc models 0T, 16T, 19T and 21T as well as the Fanuc 10T, 11T 12T, and 15T series controls. It explains how to perform a manual restart.
INSTRUCTION for Module 28
TEST for module 28.

Instruction Module 39: This Specific instruction on a Haas control explains how to use the Large Offset method to establish both the location of Program Zero and the Tool Offset for each tool.
INSTRUCTION for Module 39
TEST for module 39.

Instruction Module 42: Core instruction is provided covering the programming of circular interpolation and how to read these blocks correctly.
INSTRUCTION for Module 42
TEST for module 42.

Instruction Module 52: This Okuma instruction covers tapered threads and the use of the I, A, F, and E addresses to control the thread features.
INSTRUCTION for Module 52
TEST for module 52.

Instruction Module 59: This Core instruction explains how to determine when offsets can be used and when it might be necessary to have a second offset applied to a tool path.
INSTRUCTION for Module 59
TEST for module 59.

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