Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Production Occupations · Job Skills & Competencies · SOC 51-9162 · 5 skills

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Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.

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wonsukchoi/domain-experts

Use when a task needs the judgment of a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Tool Programmer — calculating stepover from a scallop-height/surface-finish spec instead of picking one by feel, deciding whether a toolpath needs a dry run before cutting material on an unfamiliar post-processor/machine pairing, verifying datum consistency across multiple part setups, or diagnosing why cycle time jumped after a "minor" parameter change.

bytesagain/ai-skills

CNC machining program manager

cnc-program-generator

Eli-yu-first/skillshub

Generate G-code programs for CNC machines from part specifications and toolpath strategies

manufacturing-knowledge

MRiabov/Problemologist-AI

Technical specifications, material properties, and cost models for CNC Milling and Injection Molding. Use this when the task specifies a 'max_unit_cost' or 'target_quantity', or when planning for specific manufacturing processes.

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wonsukchoi/domain-experts

Use when a task needs the judgment of a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Tool Programmer — calculating stepover from a scallop-height/surface-finish spec instead of picking one by feel, deciding whether a toolpath needs a dry run before cutting material on an unfamiliar post-processor/machine pairing, verifying datum consistency across multiple part setups, or diagnosing why cycle time jumped after a "minor" parameter change.

bytesagain/ai-skills

CNC machining program manager

cnc-program-generator

Eli-yu-first/skillshub

Generate G-code programs for CNC machines from part specifications and toolpath strategies

manufacturing-knowledge

MRiabov/Problemologist-AI

Technical specifications, material properties, and cost models for CNC Milling and Injection Molding. Use this when the task specifies a 'max_unit_cost' or 'target_quantity', or when planning for specific manufacturing processes.

Zurybr/lefarma-skills

Decode and interpret text content from G-code files by analyzing toolpath geometry and coordinate patterns. This skill should be used when extracting text, letters, or symbols that are encoded as movement commands in G-code files (e.g., 3D printing, CNC engraving, laser cutting). Applies to tasks like identifying what text a G-code file will print/engrave, reverse-engineering embossed or engraved text from toolpaths, or visualizing G-code geometry to reveal hidden content.

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