Chuck setup for turning in CNC Programming - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to set the chuck jaws to hold the workpiece securely.

CNC Programming

M03 S[1] ; Start spindle at speed

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A1000

B500

C1500

D3000

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Setting spindle speed too low or too high causing poor grip or damage.

Forgetting to start the spindle before chucking.

The spindle speed for turning is commonly set to 1500 RPM for general workpieces.

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medium

Complete the code to activate the chuck closing command.

CNC Programming

M[1] ; Close the chuck jaws

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A11

B08

C03

D07

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using M03 which starts the spindle instead of closing the chuck.

Confusing M07 (mistaken for chuck close) which is coolant on.

M08 is commonly used to close the chuck jaws in CNC turning setups.

3fill in blank

hard

Fix the error in the chuck opening command.

CNC Programming

M[1] ; Open the chuck jaws

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A09

B08

C03

D10

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using M08 which closes the chuck instead of opening.

Using M03 which starts the spindle.

M09 is the standard code to open the chuck jaws safely.

4fill in blank

hard

Fill both blanks to set the chuck jaw position and confirm the clamp force.

CNC Programming

G[1] ; Set jaw position
S[2] ; Set clamp force

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A50

B100

C500

D60

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing jaw position and clamp force codes.

Using too low clamp force causing loose grip.

G60 sets the jaw position and S500 sets the clamp force for secure holding.

5fill in blank

hard

Fill all three blanks to program a safe chuck setup sequence.

CNC Programming

M[1] ; Stop spindle
M[2] ; Open chuck jaws
G[3] ; Set jaw position

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A05

B09

C60

D03

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using M05 to start spindle instead of stop.

Confusing M08 and M09 for chuck jaws.

M05 stops spindle, M09 opens jaws, G60 sets jaw position for safe setup.