Chapter 1:
Introduction to
Computer Numerical Control
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Learning objectives
CNC Overview
Flow of CNC Processing
CNC Concepts
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Intro
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Process of manufacturing machined parts that utilizes a
computerized controller to drive motors that control the
movement of each axis of the tool in a production environment
Computerized Controller controls the production
Drive each axis of a machine using motors
Regulate speed, direction and time of rotation for each motor
Characteristics
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Controller
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Specialized Commands to control the machine
Function codes
Numeric point data ((Cartesian coordinates))
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Production Environment
CNC Applications include:
Milling
Turning
Process of using rotating cutter to scope materials from a work piece that
may result in
2-D
2
D patterns
patterns, 3-D
3 D patterns or other profiles/shapes
A cutter that moves perpendicular thru the center plane of a rotating
work piece to produce a shape:
Depending on the shape of the tool and operations performed
Industrial Robots and CNC
To perform repetitive tasks
Examples include, handling heavy and hazardous materials
Our focus will be on CNC Milling and CNC Turning machine tools
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Machine Tool
Three Major Components:
Machine Tool
Motors and Feedback Mechanism
Could be one of many
Provide link between machine tool and the controller
Type, size and resolution vary based on machine application
Controller
Heart of the CNC machine
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CNC Process
Typical Steps
Develop or obtain the three dimensional geometric model of the part (Part Drawing)
1.
May use CAD
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2.
Machining operation and cutter path directions required to produce the part
Using Computer software
Reviewing Engineering drawings/Specifications
Choose tooling to be used
Decide on Machining sequence
3.
4.
Flow chart
Run a CAM software to generate
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The CNC program for the part
Setup sheets
List of tools
If Flow chart is used:
5.
Calculate the speed and feeds required for tooling and part material
Write the NC program
If A CAM software is used:
Verify the program using a simulator (e.g., CNCez)
Edit program if necessary
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CNC Process
Typical Steps contd
contd.
Download part program to appropriate machine(s)
6.
Verify program on actual machine
7.
8.
Machine the prototype
Edit program if necessary
Run program and produce parts
Guidelines for using the Hurco CNC (Courtesy of Prof Michael Dragomier):
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~asamba/Hurco.zip
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CNC Program
Overview
A CNC program is a sequential list of machining instructions
Program consists of blocks (or lines) each of which contains an
individual command for a movement or specific action
Each block is numbered
Commands are comprised of Codes
G-codes used for preparatory functions which involve actual tool moves
rapid moves, feed moves, radial feed moves, dwells, roughing and profiling
cycles.
M-codes miscellaneous functions
Dwell intentional time delay during which the spindle (rotating tool) maintains contact with the work
piece
Roughing cuts used to remove large amounts of materials from the workpiece rapidly at the start of
the cutting. Subsequently, Finishing cuts are employed at much slower speeds for the final product
Profiling An operation that feeds a cutting tool along a non-linear path to create curved features in a
workpiece
spindle on and off
off, tool changes
changes, coolant on and off
off, program stops
stops, etc
etc.
N Block number
X, Y, Z coordinates
I, J, K X, Y, Z in disguise
S spindle
p
speed
p
F feedrate
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Sample CNC Program
The following code instructs a CNC milling machine that on executing
line (or block) 100, the tool is to cut relative to the original point at a feed
rate of 20 in/min along the X axis 1
1.25
25 in and the Y-axis
Y axis 1
1.75
75 in
%
: 100(Sample program)
N95 G90 G20
N100 G01 X1.25 Y1.75 F20.0
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Program start flag
Program #100; comment
Block number 95, Absolute in inches
CNC Sample Program
%
Program start flag
:10 (PLANES T9=1/4 END MILL WORKPIECE = 4X4X0.75)
Program number and comments
N100 G90 G20 G40 G80
Absolute, Inch, Cancel Cutter Comp, Cancel canned cycles
N105 M06 T9
N110 M03 S4800
Material Removal
N115 G00 X1 Y0.5
N120 Z0.125
N125 G01 Z-0.25 F5
N130 X1.0318
N135 G18 G03 X1.5159 Z-0.375 I0 K-1
N140 G02 X2.4841 Z-0.375 I0.4841 K0.875
N145 G03 X2.9682 Z-0.250 I0.4841 K-0.875
N150 G01 X3
N155 G17 G03 X3.5 Y1 I0 J0.5
N160 G01 Y1
Y1.0318
0318
N165 G19 G02 Y1.5159 Z-0.375 J0 K-1
N170 G03 Y2.4841 Z-0.375 J0.4841 K0.875
N175 G02 Y2.9682 Z-0.250 J0.4841 K-0.875
N180 G01 Y3
N185 G17 G03 X3 Y3
Y3.5
5 I-0
I 0.5
5 J0
N190 G01 X2.9682
N195 G18 G02 X2.4841 Z-0.375 I0 K-1
N200 G03 X1.5159 Z-0.375 I-0.4841 K0.875
N205 G02 X1.0318 Z-0.250 I-0.4841 K-0.875
N210 G01 X1
N215 G17 G03 X0.5 Y3 I0 J-0.5
N220 G01 Y2.9682
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CNC
Concepts
Our goal:
Learn how to "drive" a CNC machine The concepts
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With that knowledge, you should be able to operate any CNC machine once you learn
the particulars of that machine.
The Concepts
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The Cartesian co-ordinate system
Planes of operation
Reference points, absolute and incremental positioning measurements
Programming syntax
Basic idea:
If you learn how to drive, you can drive almost any car:
All you need is to be familiar with the particulars of that car
Location of the ignition switch or light switch, fuel tank latch
How to adjust the rear-view mirrors or the seats etc
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