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CNC Machine
Requirements Evaluation
Determine Machining Method
Is a Fixture
Needed?
Design
a Fixture
Special
Tooling
Needed?
Create any
Needed Fixtures
Consider Special
Tooling Needs
Acquire Necessary
Special Tooling
Go over cutting plan
with member
Create the program
for making the part
Gather and Load
the Necessary Tools
Load & Secure stock in
Work-holding Device
Set Tool Length Offsets for
each tool and set Part Origin
Load the Program
into the CNC
Run First Part
Verify part and make any
Necessary Adjustments
Make a production run
Determine Tools &
Machining Sequence
Think of a part
Develop a Dimensional Drawing
(CAD, Pen & Paper,
Napkin or Crayon)
Present to a
CNC Operator
Redesign
Needed?
Acquire materials
CNC Operator
Member