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Automation Squad

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AI for CNC Programmers

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · O*NET 51-9162.00 · Job Zone 2 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

9 of 40tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

20 matched to the tools computer numerically controlled tool programmers use. Showing 20.

  • Microsoft Outlook

    MCP server

    Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server

  • Office Powerpoint

    MCP server

  • Powerpoint

    MCP server

  • 3dcreationsbychad Fusion360 Cam Assistant

    MCP server

  • Anonimus124 Fusion 360

    MCP server

  • AutoCAD

    App

    AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more.

  • Autodesk

    MCP server

  • Designcenter Solid Edge

    App

    Designcenter Solid Edge provides businesses with a range of modeling and simulation tools to address all aspects of the product development process. The software portfolio covers electrical design, 3D design, computer aided manufacturing (CAM), 3D printing, simulation, data manag

  • Easy Autocad

    MCP server

  • Excel

    Skill

  • Excel

    MCP server

  • Microsoft 365 Excel

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • Microsoft Outlook

    App

  • PowerOffice

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • SAP S/4HANA

    MCP server

    SAP S/4HANA is an intelligent ERP suite that helps businesses manage finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations in real time.

    SAP S/4HANA

  • SAP S/4HANA

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • Spreadsheet

    Skill

  • Spreadsheetcom

    App

The tools this job actually uses

78 documented for this occupation. Showing 40, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorkshot
  • Extensible markup language XMLhot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • 1CadCam Unigraphics
  • 3D Systems GibbsCAM
  • Aptean Made2Manage
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk PartMaker
  • Autodesk PowerMill
  • Autodesk PowerShape
  • BobCAD-CAM
  • Celeritive Technologies VoluMill
  • CGTech Vericut CNC
  • Cimatron CimatronE
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Delcam FeatureCAM
  • Delcam PartMaker
  • Dolphin CAD/CAM
  • DP Technology ESPRIT
  • FaceTime
  • FANUC CNC
  • FastCAM
  • G-code
  • Geometric Technologies CAMWorks
  • GeoPath CAD/CAM System
  • Gerber Technology CutWorks
  • GibbsCAM
  • GO2cam
  • Hypertherm ProNest
  • ICAM CAM-POST
  • Intelitek spectraCAM Milling
  • Intelitek spectraCAM Turning
  • Kubotek KeyCreator Machinist
  • LAB SUM3D

What this job involves

16 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 16.

  1. Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
  2. Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
  3. Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
  4. Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
  5. Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
  6. Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
  7. Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
  8. Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
  9. Enter coordinates of hole locations into program memories by depressing pedals or buttons of programmers.
  10. Sort shop orders into groups to maximize materials utilization and minimize machine setup time.
  11. Compare encoded tapes or computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.
  12. Prepare geometric layouts from graphic displays, using computer-assisted drafting software or drafting instruments and graph paper.
  13. Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines.
  14. Order tooling for jobs.
  15. Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller to guide setup and encode numerical control tapes.
  16. Align and secure pattern film on reference tables of optical programmers, and observe enlarger scope views of printed circuit boards.
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