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Numerical control (NC) is a machine tool that can automatically manufacture parts by following coded instructions. The document discusses computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. It covers topics like the components and operation of NC systems, input methods for CNC machines, part programming formats and techniques, and factors that influence the repeatability of CNC machines.

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CNC Questions

Numerical control (NC) is a machine tool that can automatically manufacture parts by following coded instructions. The document discusses computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. It covers topics like the components and operation of NC systems, input methods for CNC machines, part programming formats and techniques, and factors that influence the repeatability of CNC machines.

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Computer-Aided Manufacturing

1- In your own words, briefly define Numerical Control. List and briefly
describe the major advantages and disadvantages of NC.

2- What are the advantages of CNC.

3- What are the main components of an NC system? Discuss the


functions of each briefly.

4- Detail the different stages in the production of a component on CNC


machines.

5- Describe the principle of operation of CNC machines using (a) Closed


loop systems and (b) Open loop systems.

6- Draw the block diagram of the above systems and specify the different
constructional items that would be needed for each block.

7- What are the basic types of motion control systems of NC?

8- Describe the different methods of imputing information into the control


unit of a CNC machine.

9- State three different techniques of producing punched tape.

10- Describe three different methods of reading punched tape.

11- What do the letters ASCII represent.

12- How would the number x – 127.45 appear on punched tape using ASCII.

13- What is a part program?

14- Explain the structure of a part program, with reference to (a) characters
(b) words and (c) blocks.

15- Explain what is meant by word addressed format?

16- Detail all the words that can appear in a block.

17- Explain the difference between the absolute and incremental methods
of dimensioning drawings.

18- What is tool nose radius compensation? Explain why it may be


important.

19- Define ‘repeatability’ as applied to CNC machine tools.

20- List five qualities which need to be incorporated in a machine design if


repeatability is to be maintained.

21- List the various techniques that are used on machine-tool slides to
reduce the frictional resistance to motion.

22- List the advantages of using recirculating ball screws to facilitate slide
movement.

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