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Numerical Control: Objectives

This document provides an overview of computerized numerical control (CNC) technology. It discusses how CNC has revolutionized manufacturing by allowing for more precise machining through computer-controlled machine tools. It also describes the CNC programming process, which involves studying drawings, writing programs to direct machining operations, and ensuring high quality output. Programming is an important part of the overall CNC process that interacts with machine tools, control systems, tooling, work holding, and parts to complete machining. The purpose of exercises is to help students learn and apply concepts from the first chapter on numerical control fundamentals and later chapters on programming and CAD/CAM integration.

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Numerical Control: Objectives

This document provides an overview of computerized numerical control (CNC) technology. It discusses how CNC has revolutionized manufacturing by allowing for more precise machining through computer-controlled machine tools. It also describes the CNC programming process, which involves studying drawings, writing programs to direct machining operations, and ensuring high quality output. Programming is an important part of the overall CNC process that interacts with machine tools, control systems, tooling, work holding, and parts to complete machining. The purpose of exercises is to help students learn and apply concepts from the first chapter on numerical control fundamentals and later chapters on programming and CAD/CAM integration.

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1 NUMERICAL CONTROL

Objectives
In the project for this first chapter, you will be asked to answer some questions. These simple questions have
been compiled from Chapter 1, with the objective to let the student review the basic issues relating to Computer-
ized Numerical Control (CNC).

Applications
Modern machine shops of any size have greatly benefitted from CNC machines and technology. Although the
main types of machines used in industry are CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers (lathes), there are
many other machines with CNC systems. In tool and die shops, EDM is a very common machines, in companies
that specialize in fabricating, CNC equipment particular to that industry can be found - shears, punches, benders,
breaks, etc. Also in fabricating, a number of other CNC machines, such as waterjet cutters, lasers, flame cutters,
etc., are common. In woodworking, CNC routers have become popular machine tools.
It is not an overstatement to say that CNC has revolutionized the manufacturing industry in general, and machine
shops of any size in particular. Modern developments are adapted into both machine tools and the controls sys-
tems. This is a technology on the move, with a very bright future.

Overview
CNC Programming is a vital part of the Computerized Numerical Control field. The ‘computer’ in this case is a
special purpose computer used to control variety of machining operations and is an integral part of the control sys-
tem. CNC process itself is nothing more than all aspects of CNC applications put together. We deal with several,
basically independent, environments, such as the machine tool, the control system, the tooling, the work holding,
the part, and the drawing. How they interact and work together forms the CNC process.
Typical CNC process has two main parts - programming and machining. To develop a high quality CNC part
means a lot more than just write a few lines of program code. It is a process involving several stages, from study of
the drawing, to the actual machining - and many smaller steps between. The CNC programmer may not do all the
work alone, but his or her involvement is equally important at all levels. Machining uses the completed CNC pro-
gram - once or many times.
The purpose of the projects and exercises for this chapter - and the other chapters as well - is to provide some
measure of accomplishment. Note the references below show two recommended chapters to study, although the
quiz relates to the first chapter only. Why is the reference to the last chapter - Chapter 54 - included at the begin-
ning? Many programmers have embraced CAD/CAM to make part programs, and quite likely. However, even
when using CAD/CAM solutions, the knowledge and thorough understanding of the manual methods is essential.

References

& CNC Programming Handbook - Chapter 01 Numerical Control


Chapter 54 CNC and CAD/CAM

Peter Smid CNC Programming Handbook Chapter 1 [ 1 ]

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