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Basic Course: $99.00
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We've always said that parametric programming is one of CNC's best kept secrets. While more and more people are becoming familiar with this powerful programming tool, there are still many in the industry that don't even know what it is, let alone how to take advantage of its many features. At the very least, all CNC people should know the applications for parametric programming. Better yet, they should be able to apply this powerful tool to reduce setup time and cycle time, facilitate CNC machine utilization, make programming easier, and in general, make their CNC machines easier to work with! In this comprehensive course, you'll learn what parametric programming is, it's five application categories, its features, and how to apply it. An ample supply of examples is given for all application categories. Application categories for parametric programming include part families, user-created canned cycles, utilities, complex motions, and interfacing with accessory devices. This course covers three very popular versions of parametric programming. The strongest emphasis is placed upon the most popular version: Fanuc's custom macro B. This version of parametric programming is used by any any control manufacturer claiming to be Fanuc-compatible (Yasnac, Haas, Mitsubishi, Mazatrol's eia, Seikos, among others). Instruction for custom macro B is included in the PowerPoint slide presentations as well as in the course text. This course also includes material for Okuma's user task 2 and Fadal's macro (only in the course text, not in the PowerPoint presentations). Over 80% of CNC machines used today are covered by this course! Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions. This class has been officially reviewed by our Course Review Committee that scrutinizes course content and instructor participation. This course has received our Committee's highest rating: 4 stars.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
1.0 CEUs

Course Description

Learn Fanuc's custom macro B, Okuma's user task 2, and Fadal's macro -- all in one course!

We've always said that parametric programming is one of CNC's best kept secrets. While more and more people are becoming familiar with this powerful programming tool, there are still many in the industry that don't even know what it is, let alone how to take advantage of its many features. At the very least, all CNC people should know the applications for parametric programming. Better yet, they should be able to apply this powerful tool to reduce setup time and cycle time, facilitate CNC machine utilization, make programming easier, and in general, make their CNC machines easier to work with!

In this comprehensive course, you'll learn what parametric programming is, it's five application categories, its features, and how to apply it. An ample supply of examples is given for all application categories.  Application categories for parametric progrmaming include part families, user-created canned cycles, utilities, complex motions, and interfacing with accessory devices.

This course covers three very popular versions of parametric programming. The strongest emphasis is placed upon the most popular version: Fanuc's custom macro B.  This version of parametric programming is used by any any control manufacturer claiming to be Fanuc-compatible (Yasnac, Haas, Mitsubishi, Mazatrol's eia, Seikos, among others).  Instruction for custom macro B is included in the PowerPoint slide presentations as well as in the course text.

This course also includes material for Okuma's user task 2 and Fadal's macro (only in the course text, not in the PowerPoint presentations). Over 80% of CNC machines used today are covered by this course!

Each step of the way, we show real-world applications that you can easily adapt to your specific needs. There are plenty of examples and we stress the reasons why features are available as well as how they can help you (compare this your control manufacturer's descriptions in their programming manual).

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll know what it takes to become a proficient parametric programmer.  While you won't be an expert (yet), you will have taken eight tests and worked through five programming assignments to confirm your understanding of how this powerful programming tool is used.  And of your work is reviewed and graded by Mike Lynch, so you can be sure that you truly understand the subject matter. 

Graduates of this course will be ready to approach parametric programming applications with confidence.  Certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation are available when you complete this course to testify to your accomplishment.  Include these in your resume to show perspective employers what you know.

Special requirement: Note that you need to have two software viewers (Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer and Adobe Acrobat Reader) installed on your computer before you can view material presented in the lessons.  Both of these viewers are freely distributed and can be downloaded from our website (www.cncci.com).  From the navigation buttons on our website, click SERVICES and then click ON-LINE COURSES.  The two viewers can be found at the bottom of this page.

For more information about this course, including course requirements, course goals, course materials, grading policy, and prerequisites, view the syllabus for this course.  A link to the syllabus can be found on the enrollment page under "Additional Information".


In Parametric Programming For CNC Machining & Turning Centers students will become familiar and proficient with the computer-related and CNC related features of parametric programming. They will master the five application categories and be able to develop parametric programs for those applications needed by their company and also be able to error-trap parametric programs in a way that makes them safe and easy to use.

In order to successfully complete this class and qualify for a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation, you must: 1) Check in at least twice a week until you've completed the course 2) Complete all eight lessons 3) Pass eight tests 4) Complete and pass five programming assignments Note that you need to have two software viewers (Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer and Adobe Acrobat Reader) installed on your computer before you can view material presented in the lessons. Both of these viewers are freely distributed and can be downloaded from our website.

Instructor Mike Lynch is President of CNC Concepts, Inc., a supplier of training materials and computer software products to users of CNC equipment. Over the past 22 years, he has held a number of positions as tool designer, CNC programmer, NC analyst, and CNC operations manager for firms such as GTE Automatic Electric, Rockwell International, Cincinnati Milacron, and KGK International Corporation. Considered an expert in CNC manufacturing for metal cutting operations, he has written extensively about CNC. He is the author of five CNC textbooks, including Computer Numerical Control For Machining, and Computer Numerical Control Advanced Techniques, CNC Accessory Devices, Managing CNC Operations, and Parametric Programming for CNC Machine Tools and Touch Probes. Mr. Lynch's column "CNC Tech Talk" appears monthly in Modern Machine Shop Magazine. He has been extensively published by other manufacturing-related trade journals on CNC topics.


This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. Introduction to parametric programming - This lesson provides a description of parametric programming, introduces the five application categories, and introduces the computer-related and CNC-related features of parametric programming.
  2. Variable Techniques - Variables are a very important part of parametric programming. This lesson includes a definition of variables, and the five kinds of variables related to custom macro B.
  3. Arithmetic Capabilities - You must understand how to use arithmetic expressions within custom macro programs. Included: basic arithmetic functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide), trig functions, absolute value, square root, and rounding functions.
  4. Logic and program flow control - One of the most powerful features of parametric programming is its decision-making capability. Topics in this lesson include statement labels, unconditional branching, and conditional branching.
  5. Generating loops - Loops are extremely powerful programming tools that all parametric programmers should master. Included: introduction to looping, steps to looping, solving problems of the loop, and example loops.
  6. System variables - Most of the CNC-related features of parametric programming are accessed with system variables. Included: general purpose system variable, offset access, position access, access to modal states, and many example applications.
  7. Other features of parametric programing - There are just a few more features you must be acquainted with. Included: Argument assignment number two, user created G and M codes, protecting important programs, outputting data.
  8. Approaching and verifying parametric programs - It is important that you approach and verify programs in a safe and consistent manner. Included: approaching part family, user created canned cycle, utility, and complex motion applications.
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Course Title : Parametric Programming For CNC Machining & Turning Centers
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 8888
Course Type : College Level
Course URL : http://class.universalclass.com/pp101
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Instructor : Mike Lynch
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
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Basic Course: $99.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $124.00
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This is a non-credit course. This course may not fulfill any local, state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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