CNC PROGRAMMING & OPERATIONS · VMC & LATHE

Master Industrial CNC Programming, VMC Setup & Live Machining.

Master manual G-code & M-code programming, work coordinate setting (G54–G59), tool height & wear compensation, and live machine operations on industrial 3-axis VMC milling centers and CNC turning lathes.

CNC Programming & Operations
CNC
PRACTICAL · INDUSTRY · CNC
COURSE OVERVIEW

Master the complete CNC manufacturing workflow from blueprint to finished component.

The CNC Programming & Operations program provides end-to-end practical training covering ISO G-code syntax, Cartesian coordinate geometry, workholding fixture alignment, tool touch-off routines, and real shop-floor production on Fanuc and Siemens industrial controllers.

ISO G-CODE 01

Manual G-Code & M-Code Programming

Write, edit, and optimize manual CNC programs for linear interpolation (G01), circular arcs (G02/G03), canned drilling cycles (G81–G89), and thread cutting cycles (G76).

MACHINE SETUP 02

Workholding & Coordinate Offsets

Indicate machine vises to zero runout, clamp raw stock securely, and establish precise Work Coordinate Systems (G54–G59) using mechanical edge finders and digital touch probes.

TOOL MANAGEMENT 03

Tool Length & Wear Compensation

Set tool height offsets (H-codes), cutter radius compensation (G41/G42/G40), measure tool stickout, and dial in wear offsets for sub-micron part tolerances.

CAREER OUTCOME 04

Certified Machinist & Operator Readiness

Graduate with extensive physical spindle hours, capable of independently setting up, dry-running, and operating multi-axis VMC machines and CNC lathes in aerospace and automotive industries.

CORE SKILLS

Comprehensive practical syllabus: from coordinate geometry to live machine production.

Our curriculum delivers 100% shop-floor applicable competencies in CNC programming, tool geometry, cutting physics, and machine control operation.

01 PROGRAMMING

ISO G-Code & Canned Cycles Mastery

Develop deep fluency in manual programming for milling and turning operations.

  • Cartesian coordinate systems (X, Y, Z, A axes)
  • Linear & circular interpolation (G00, G01, G02, G03)
  • Deep hole peck drilling & tapping cycles (G73, G83, G84)
  • Lathe roughing, finishing & threading cycles (G71, G70, G76)
02 WORKHOLDING

Precision Fixturing & Stock Setup

Master zero-deflection workholding techniques on machine tables and lathe chucks.

  • Dial test indicator (DTI) vise alignment & squaring
  • Soft jaw machining and custom part clamping
  • 3-jaw and 4-jaw independent chuck centering
  • Workpiece datum locating (G54–G59 origin setting)
03 TOOLING

Cutting Tool Geometries & Feeds/Speeds

Calculate optimal machining parameters based on workpiece material properties.

  • Carbide end mills, face mills, ball nose & inserts
  • Surface Feet per Minute (SFM) & Chip Load calculations
  • Coolant delivery: flood, mist, and high-pressure through-spindle
  • Tool wear monitoring, chip control, and thermal deflection
04 OFFSETS

Tool Geometry & Wear Offsets

Calibrate cutting tool dimensions to maintain tight engineering tolerances.

  • Tool length touch-off and gauge height setting
  • Cutter radius compensation left/right (G41 / G42)
  • Wear offset adjustments for part dimensional drift
  • Tool life management and backup tool configuration
05 CONTROL PANELS

Fanuc & Siemens Controller Operation

Operate industrial CNC control panels with speed, safety, and confidence.

  • MDI (Manual Data Input) and Jog mode operations
  • Program upload/download via DNC, USB, and Ethernet
  • Single-block verification and dry run with feed rate override
  • Distance-To-Go display monitoring to prevent collisions
06 VERIFICATION

Blueprint Reading & Metrology Inspection

Read complex manufacturing blueprints and verify machined parts against specs.

  • First Article Inspection (FAI) report generation
  • Micrometer, vernier caliper & bore gauge measurement
  • GD&T symbol interpretation (position, flatness, runout)
  • Surface finish testing (Ra values) and deburring
Practical CNC Machining in Lab
PRACTICAL LEARNING

Real spindle hours. Real cutting tools. Real production parts.

At LENOCAM, we do not rely on passive software animations. Every student sets up industrial 3-axis VMC machines and CNC lathes, loads raw aluminum/steel stock, touches off cutting tools, and machines physical parts to engineering drawing specifications.

01 Manual G-Code & Canned Cycle Programming
02 VMC & CNC Lathe Setup & WCS Datum Setting
03 Direct Spindle Machining & GD&T Part Verification
WHO IT'S FOR

Built for practical learners.

01

ITI & Diploma Graduates

ITI Machinist, Turner, Fitter, and Diploma Mechanical/Automobile holders looking for high-paying CNC operator and programmer jobs.

02

B.Tech / BE Mechanical Engineers

Engineering graduates seeking practical shop-floor machining competence and industrial production workflow mastery.

03

Career Starters & Gulf Job Seekers

Ambitious candidates preparing for lucrative CNC machinist, VMC setter, and programmer roles in India and the GCC (UAE/Saudi/Qatar).

YOUR NEXT STEP

Training that moves you toward the workplace.

LENOCAM provides practical training and career-focused learning to help students move toward manufacturing work.

01 Blueprint & G-Code Fundamentals
02 Live Machine Setup & Spindle Practice
03 Industrial Placement in CNC Manufacturing
READY TO START?

Take the next step with LENOCAM.

Talk to the LENOCAM team about course details, training schedules and the right program for your goals.