Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

What Does a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Do?

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
• 2Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• 3Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
• 4Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
• 5Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• 6Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
• 7Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
• 8Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.

Required Skills

• Monitoring
• 1CadCam Unigraphics
• 3D Systems GibbsCAM
• Aptean Made2Manage
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Fusion 360
• Autodesk PartMaker
• Autodesk PowerMill
• Autodesk PowerShape
• BobCAD-CAM
• Celeritive Technologies VoluMill

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary