cncsetup

Q: How do I install cncsetup?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure --skill cncsetup in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cncsetup/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cncsetup/ (project).

by robdtaylorDevOps & Cloud

Generate standardized CNC setup sheets for MNMUK machine shop. Covers DMG MORI mills/lathes, CITIZEN Swiss, MITSUBISHI EDM, and Haas machines. USE WHEN user says 'setup sheet', 'create setup', 'job setup', 'machine setup', 'tooling list', 'fixture setup', or 'new job' for any CNC operation.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure --skill cncsetup

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cncsetup automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

CNCSetup - MNMUK Setup Sheet Generator

Purpose: Standardized setup documentation to reduce setup time, prevent errors, and capture tribal knowledge.

When to Activate

"Create a setup sheet for [part/job]"
"Setup for [machine name]"
"New job setup on the NLX2500"
"Tooling list for [operation]"
"Document the setup for [part number]"

Setup Sheet Templates by Machine Type

DMG MORI 5-AXIS MILLS (NMV3000, DMU50, NHX500)

# SETUP SHEET - 5-AXIS MILLING

## Job Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Part Number | |
| Part Name | |
| Customer | |
| Operation | |
| Machine | [ ] NMV3000  [ ] DMU50  [ ] NHX500 |
| Program Number | |
| Setup By | |
| Date | |

## Workholding
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Fixture ID | |
| Fixture Location | |
| Clamping Method | |
| Clamping Torque | Nm |
| Pallet Number | |
| Datum/WCS | G54 / G55 / Other: |

## Work Offset Setup
| Axis | Value | Method |
|------|-------|--------|
| X | | Probe / Edge finder / Indicator |
| Y | | Probe / Edge finder / Indicator |
| Z | | Probe / Tool setter |
| A | | |
| B/C | | |

## Tool List
| T# | Description | Diameter | Length | Offset | Notes |
|----|-------------|----------|--------|--------|-------|
| T1 | | | | H1 D1 | |
| T2 | | | | H2 D2 | |
| T3 | | | | H3 D3 | |
| T4 | | | | H4 D4 | |
| T5 | | | | H5 D5 | |

## CELOS Settings
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Spindle Warm-up | [ ] Required  [ ] Not Required |
| Coolant Type | [ ] Flood  [ ] Through-spindle  [ ] Mist |
| Coolant Pressure | bar |
| Chip Conveyor | [ ] On  [ ] Off |

## Critical Dimensions (First-Off Check)
| Feature | Nominal | Tolerance | Actual | OK |
|---------|---------|-----------|--------|-----|
| | | ± | | [ ] |
| | | ± | | [ ] |
| | | ± | | [ ] |

## Safety & Notes
- [ ] Guards in place
- [ ] Correct PPE worn
- [ ] Program proven at reduced feed

### Special Instructions:


### Known Issues / Tips:

DMG MORI TURNING CENTRES (NLX2500, ALX2000)

# SETUP SHEET - CNC TURNING

## Job Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Part Number | |
| Part Name | |
| Customer | |
| Operation | OP10 / OP20 / Complete |
| Machine | [ ] NLX2500 Twin  [ ] NLX2500 Single  [ ] ALX2000 |
| Program Number | |
| Setup By | |
| Date | |

## Material & Stock
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Material | |
| Stock Type | [ ] Bar  [ ] Billet  [ ] Forging  [ ] Casting |
| Stock Size | Ø x L mm |
| Bar Feeder | [ ] Yes  [ ] No |
| Bar Stop Position | mm from chuck face |

## Workholding - Main Spindle
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Chuck Type | [ ] 3-jaw  [ ] Collet  [ ] Special |
| Chuck ID/Size | |
| Jaw Type | [ ] Hard  [ ] Soft  [ ] Pie jaws |
| Jaw Bore | Ø mm |
| Grip Length | mm |
| Clamping Pressure | bar |

## Workholding - Sub Spindle (if applicable)
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Chuck Type | [ ] 3-jaw  [ ] Collet |
| Jaw Type | [ ] Hard  [ ] Soft |
| Grip Length | mm |
| Part-off Position | mm |
| Transfer Method | |

## Work Offset Setup
| Offset | Value | Method |
|--------|-------|--------|
| Z (Face) | | Touch-off / Probe |
| X (Diameter) | | Test cut / Probe |

## Tool List - Turret
| T# | Station | Description | Insert | Orientation | Offset | Notes |
|----|---------|-------------|--------|-------------|--------|-------|
| T1 | | | | | | |
| T2 | | | | | | |
| T3 | | | | | | |
| T4 | | | | | | |

## Live Tooling (if applicable)
| T# | Station | Description | RPM | Notes |
|----|---------|-------------|-----|-------|
| | | | | |

## Cutting Parameters Reference
| Operation | Speed (m/min) | Feed (mm/rev) | DOC (mm) |
|-----------|---------------|---------------|----------|
| Rough OD | | | |
| Finish OD | | | |
| Rough ID | | | |
| Finish ID | | | |
| Thread | | | |
| Part-off | | | |

## Coolant Settings
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Coolant Type | [ ] Flood  [ ] High-pressure |
| HP Coolant Pressure | bar |
| Chip Conveyor | [ ] On  Direction: |

## Critical Dimensions (First-Off)
| Feature | Nominal | Tolerance | Actual | OK |
|---------|---------|-----------|--------|-----|
| OD 1 | Ø | ± | | [ ] |
| OD 2 | Ø | ± | | [ ] |
| Length | | ± | | [ ] |
| Thread | | Class | | [ ] |

## Cycle Time
| Phase | Time |
|-------|------|
| Load | sec |
| Cut Cycle | sec |
| Unload | sec |
| **Total** | sec |

### Special Instructions:


### Known Issues / Tips:

HARDINGE TWIN SPINDLE TURNING

# SETUP SHEET - HARDINGE TURNING

## Job Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Part Number | |
| Part Name | |
| Operation | |
| Program Number | |
| Setup By | |
| Date | |

## Stock
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Material | |
| Stock Size | Ø x L mm |
| Bar Feed | [ ] Yes  [ ] No |

## Workholding
| Spindle | Chuck | Collet/Jaw | Grip | Pressure |
|---------|-------|------------|------|----------|
| Main | | | mm | bar |
| Sub | | | mm | bar |

## Precision Notes (±0.003mm capability)
| Parameter | Setting |
|-----------|---------|
| Warm-up Cycle | [ ] Required - Run time: min |
| Temperature Stability | [ ] Verified |
| Probe Calibration | [ ] Verified |

## Tool List
| T# | Description | Insert | Offset | Notes |
|----|-------------|--------|--------|-------|
| | | | | |

## Critical Dimensions
| Feature | Nominal | Tol | Gage | Method |
|---------|---------|-----|------|--------|
| | | ±0.003 | | |

### Precision Tips:
- Allow 20-min spindle warm-up for best tolerance
- Verify coolant temperature stable
- Use in-process gauging for critical features

CITIZEN SWISS-TYPE (Sliding Head)

# SETUP SHEET - CITIZEN SWISS

## Job Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Part Number | |
| Part Name | |
| Machine | [ ] Citizen Laser Head  [ ] Citizen LFV |
| Program Number | |
| Setup By | |
| Date | |

## Material & Bar Stock
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Material | |
| Bar Diameter | Ø mm (max Ø38.1mm) |
| Bar Length | mm |
| Bar Supplier/Heat | |

## Guide Bushing Setup
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Guide Bushing Size | Ø mm |
| Bushing Type | [ ] Rotating  [ ] Fixed |
| Bushing Material | [ ] Carbide  [ ] Bronze |
| Z-axis Reference | mm |

## Main Spindle Collet
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Collet Size | Ø mm |
| Clamping Pressure | bar |
| Stock Stick-out | mm |

## Sub Spindle Setup
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Collet Size | Ø mm |
| Pickup Position | Z = mm |
| Grip Length | mm |

## Tool List - Gang Slide
| Position | Tool | Insert/Size | Offset | Notes |
|----------|------|-------------|--------|-------|
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

## Tool List - Back Working
| Position | Tool | Insert/Size | Notes |
|----------|------|-------------|-------|
| | | | |
| | | | |

## LFV Settings (if LFV machine)
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| LFV Mode | [ ] On  [ ] Off |
| Oscillation Frequency | Hz |
| Amplitude | mm |
| Applied To | [ ] OD  [ ] ID  [ ] Drilling |

## Laser Head Settings (if Laser machine)
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Laser Operation | [ ] Marking  [ ] Cutting  [ ] N/A |
| Power | W |
| Program | |

## Coolant
| Type | Setting |
|------|---------|
| Oil Type | |
| Pressure | bar |
| Mist | [ ] On  [ ] Off |

## Critical Dimensions (±0.003mm capability)
| Feature | Nominal | Tol | Method |
|---------|---------|-----|--------|
| | | ± | |
| | | ± | |

## Cycle Time Target
| | Time |
|--|------|
| Cycle | sec |
| Parts/Hour | |

### Swiss-Specific Tips:
- Verify guide bushing alignment before production
- Check oil level and filtration
- LFV excellent for 316SS and titanium chip breaking
- Monitor bar remnant length

MITSUBISHI EDM (Wire & Spark)

# SETUP SHEET - EDM

## Job Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Part Number | |
| Part Name | |
| Machine | [ ] Wire EDM  [ ] Spark EDM |
| Program Number | |
| Setup By | |
| Date | |

## Workpiece
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Material | |
| Hardness | HRC |
| Dimensions | L x W x H mm |
| Weight | kg |

---

## WIRE EDM SETUP

### Wire Settings
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Wire Type | [ ] Brass  [ ] Coated  [ ] Other: |
| Wire Diameter | mm |
| Wire Tension | g |
| Wire Speed | m/min |

### Workholding
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Fixture Type | |
| Leveling | [ ] Verified |
| Start Hole | X: Y: (if applicable) |

### Cutting Parameters
| Pass | Power | On-Time | Off-Time | Wire Speed | Offset |
|------|-------|---------|----------|------------|--------|
| Rough | | μs | μs | m/min | mm |
| Semi | | μs | μs | m/min | mm |
| Finish | | μs | μs | m/min | mm |
| Skim | | μs | μs | m/min | mm |

### Flushing
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Upper Nozzle | mm gap |
| Lower Nozzle | mm gap |
| Flushing Pressure | bar |
| Submerged | [ ] Yes  [ ] No |

---

## SPARK EDM (SINKER) SETUP

### Electrode
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Electrode Material | [ ] Copper  [ ] Graphite |
| Electrode ID | |
| Undersize | mm |
| Polarity | [ ] +  [ ] - |

### Cutting Parameters
| Phase | Current | On-Time | Off-Time | Depth |
|-------|---------|---------|----------|-------|
| Rough | A | μs | μs | mm |
| Semi | A | μs | μs | mm |
| Finish | A | μs | μs | mm |

### Flushing
| Method | Setting |
|--------|---------|
| Type | [ ] Jet  [ ] Suction  [ ] Orbital |
| Pressure | bar |
| Retract Height | mm |
| Jump Frequency | |

---

## Dielectric
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Type | |
| Level | [ ] Verified |
| Filter Status | [ ] OK |
| Conductivity | μS |

## Critical Dimensions (Wire: ±0.004mm, Spark: ±0.050mm)
| Feature | Nominal | Tol | Actual | OK |
|---------|---------|-----|--------|-----|
| | | ± | | [ ] |

### EDM Tips:
- Wire: Check wire path and guides before start
- Spark: Verify electrode alignment with workpiece
- Monitor dielectric condition
- Log electrode wear for repeat jobs

HAAS FAST RESPONSE CELL (Mini Mill & Tool Room Lathe)

# SETUP SHEET - HAAS FAST RESPONSE

## Job Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Part Number | |
| Part Name | |
| Machine | [ ] Mini Mill  [ ] Tool Room Lathe |
| Program Number | |
| Setup By | |
| Date | |
| Priority | [ ] Urgent  [ ] Standard |

## Purpose
[ ] Prototype  [ ] First Article  [ ] Repair  [ ] One-off  [ ] Prove-out

---

## MINI MILL SETUP

### Workholding
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Vice/Fixture | |
| Parallels | Height: mm |
| Stop Position | |
| WCS | G54 |

### Tool List
| T# | Description | Diameter | Length | Notes |
|----|-------------|----------|--------|-------|
| T1 | | | | |
| T2 | | | | |
| T3 | | | | |

### Work Offsets
| Axis | Value | Method |
|------|-------|--------|
| X | | Edge finder |
| Y | | Edge finder |
| Z | | Tool touch |

---

## TOOL ROOM LATHE SETUP

### Workholding
| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Chuck | [ ] 3-jaw  [ ] Collet  [ ] Other |
| Stock | Ø x L mm |
| Stick-out | mm |

### Tool List
| T# | Description | Offset | Notes |
|----|-------------|--------|-------|
| T1 | | | |
| T2 | | | |
| T3 | | | |

---

## Notes (±0.050mm typical tolerance)

### Special Instructions:


### For Production Transfer:
Machine recommended:
Key learnings from prototype:

Setup Sheet Best Practices

Before Setup

Review drawing and previous setup sheets
Gather all tooling, fixtures, gages
Verify program revision matches drawing
Check raw material matches specification

During Setup

Follow setup sheet step-by-step
Document any deviations
Verify tool lengths and offsets
Run first part at reduced feed (50%)

After Setup

First-off inspection - all critical dimensions using appropriate measurement equipment:
- Calipers (digital vernier) for general dimensions
- Micrometers (OD/ID) for tight tolerances
- CMM for complex geometry or GD&T features
- Thread gauges (Go/No-Go) for threaded features
- Bore gauges for internal diameters
- Height gauge for length/step features
Update setup sheet with any changes
Record actual cycle time
Note any issues or improvements

Continuous Improvement

Add "Tips" from experienced operators
Update tooling recommendations based on results
Photo key setup steps for complex jobs
Track setup time for benchmarking

Output Format

When generating a setup sheet, I will:

Ask which machine/job if not specified
Generate appropriate template
Pre-fill known information
Highlight fields requiring operator input
Include relevant tips from tribal knowledge

CRITICAL OUTPUT RULES:

ALWAYS output the complete tool list table — never truncate or cut off mid-row. Every tool entry must show T#, description, diameter/size, offset reference, and notes columns fully populated or marked as blank (e.g., "-").
Minimum 5 tool rows must be shown in every tool list table, even if some rows are empty placeholders.
ALWAYS output the complete workholding/fixture section with type, orientation, clamping method, and torque/pressure fields.
Do not abbreviate or summarise any table — output every row and every column in full.
If the setup sheet is long, continue until every section is complete. Do not stop early.

Workflow Routing

Input	Workflow	Output
"setup sheet for NLX2500"	DMG MORI Turning template	Complete turning setup sheet with turret layout, workholding, offsets
"create setup for NMV3000"	DMG MORI 5-Axis Mill template	Complete 5-axis setup sheet with CELOS settings, tool list, datum
"setup for Citizen Swiss"	CITIZEN Swiss template	Swiss setup with guide bushing, LFV settings, gang slide layout
"EDM setup for tool steel"	MITSUBISHI EDM template	Wire or Spark EDM setup with cutting parameters and dielectric settings
"quick Haas setup"	HAAS Fast Response template	Prototype/toolroom setup sheet with simplified tooling list
"fixture setup / workholding"	Any applicable template	Workholding section pre-filled with relevant fixture details

Examples

Example 1 — Turning centre setup:

"Create a setup sheet for OP10 on the NLX2500 Twin, turning 316SS bar stock Ø38mm"

Generates a complete CNC Turning setup sheet pre-filled with: machine = NLX2500 Twin, OP10, bar stock Ø38mm 316SS, main/sub spindle workholding section, turret tool list with recommended facing/roughing/finishing positions, HP coolant enabled, first-off critical dimensions table.

Example 2 — 5-axis milling setup:

"Setup sheet for the DMU50, part number MNM-4521, Op20 fixture on pallet B"

Generates a 5-Axis Milling setup sheet with: part number MNM-4521, machine = DMU50, Op20, pallet B noted in workholding section, G54/G55 WCS selection, full tool list table (T1–T5 minimum), CELOS spindle warm-up and coolant fields, first-off dimension table.

Example 3 — Citizen Swiss new job:

"New job setup on the Citizen LFV for a Ø12mm titanium screw, complete machined"

Generates a CITIZEN Swiss setup sheet with: machine = Citizen LFV, bar diameter Ø12mm, material = titanium, LFV mode ON (recommended for titanium chip breaking), guide bushing size, main and back-working tool lists, cycle time target field. Includes Swiss-specific tip about guide bushing alignment and oil check.

Integration with Other Skills

PlantCapability: Verify machine selection before setup
AutomotiveManufacturing: Link setup sheets to work instructions
TribalKnowledge: Pull tips and known issues into setup sheets

FAQ

What does the cncsetup skill do?

How do I install cncsetup?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure --skill cncsetup in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cncsetup/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cncsetup/ (project).

Which AI agents can use cncsetup?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is cncsetup safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains cncsetup?

It is published by robdtaylor in robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure. It has 48 recorded installs.