CNC Programming using Fanuc Custom Macro B

Book excerpt: Master CNC macro programming CNC Programming Using Fanuc Custom Macro B shows you how to implement powerful, advanced CNC macro programming techniques that result in unparalleled accuracy, flexible automation, and enhanced productivity. Step-by-step instructions begin with basic principles and gradually proceed in complexity. Specific descriptions and programming examples follow Fanuc's Custom Macro B language with reference to Fanuc 0i series controls. By the end of the book, you will be able to develop highly efficient programs that exploit the full potential of CNC machines. COVERAGE INCLUDES: Variables and expressions Types of variables--local, global, macro, and system variables Macro functions, including trigonometric, rounding, logical, and conversion functions Branches and loops Subprograms Macro call Complex motion generation Parametric programming Custom canned cycles Probing Communication with external devices Programmable data entry