equential program of machine control instructions such as G-code and M-code, and

then executed. The program can be written by a person or, far more often, generated
by graphical computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software. In the case of 3D printers, the part to be printed is "sliced" before the
instructions (or the program) are generated. 3D printers also use G-Code.[2]

CNC offers greatly increased productivity over non-computerized machining for

repetitive production, where the machine must be manually controlled (e.g. using
devices such as hand wheels or levers) or mechanically controlled by pre-fabricated
pattern guides (see pantograph mill). However, these advantages come at significant
cost in terms of both capital expenditure and job setup time. For some prototyping
and small batch jobs, a good machine operator can have parts finished to a high
standard whilst a CNC workflow is still in setup.

In modern CNC systems, the design of a mechanical part and its manufacturing
program are highly automated. The part's mechanical dimensions are defined using
CAD software and then translated into manufacturing directives by CAM software. The
resulting directives are transformed (by "post processor" software) into the
specific commands necessary for a particular machine to produce the component and
then are loaded into the CNC machine.

Since any particular component might require the use of several different tools –
drills, saws, touch probes etc. – modern machines often combine multiple tools into
a single "cell". In other installations, several different machines are used with
an external controller and human or robotic operators that move the component from
machine to machine. In either case, the series of steps needed to produce any part
is highly automated and produces a part that meets every specification in the
original CAD drawing, where each specification includes a tolerance.

Description
equential program of machine control instructions such as G-code and M-code, and
then executed. The program can be written by a person or, far more often, generated
by graphical computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software. In the case of 3D printers, the part to be printed is "sliced" before the
instructions (or the program) are generated. 3D printers also use G-Code.[2]

CNC offers greatly increased productivity over non-computerized machining for

repetitive production, where the machine must be manually controlled (e.g. using
devices such as hand wheels or levers) or mechanically controlled by pre-fabricated
pattern guides (see pantograph mill). However, these advantages come at significant
cost in terms of both capital expenditure and job setup time. For some prototyping
and small batch jobs, a good machine operator can have parts finished to a high
standard whilst a CNC workflow is still in setup.

In modern CNC systems, the design of a mechanical part and its manufacturing
program are highly automated. The part's mechanical dimensions are defined using
CAD software and then translated into manufacturing directives by CAM software. The
resulting directives are transformed (by "post processor" software) into the
specific commands necessary for a particular machine to produce the component and
then are loaded into the CNC machine.

Since any particular component might require the use of several different tools –
drills, saws, touch probes etc. – modern machines often combine multiple tools into
a single "cell". In other installations, several different machines are used with
an external controller and human or robotic operators that move the component from
machine to machine. In either case, the series of steps needed to produce any part
is highly automated and produces a part that meets every specification in the
original CAD drawing, where each specification includes a tolerance.
Description
equential program of machine control instructions such as G-code and M-code, and
then executed. The program can be written by a person or, far more often, generated
by graphical computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software. In the case of 3D printers, the part to be printed is "sliced" before the
instructions (or the program) are generated. 3D printers also use G-Code.[2]

CNC offers greatly increased productivity over non-computerized machining for

repetitive production, where the machine must be manually controlled (e.g. using
devices such as hand wheels or levers) or mechanically controlled by pre-fabricated
pattern guides (see pantograph mill). However, these advantages come at significant
cost in terms of both capital expenditure and job setup time. For some prototyping
and small batch jobs, a good machine operator can have parts finished to a high
standard whilst a CNC workflow is still in setup.

In modern CNC systems, the design of a mechanical part and its manufacturing
program are highly automated. The part's mechanical dimensions are defined using
CAD software and then translated into manufacturing directives by CAM software. The
resulting directives are transformed (by "post processor" software) into the
specific commands necessary for a particular machine to produce the component and
then are loaded into the CNC machine.

Since any particular component might require the use of several different tools –
drills, saws, touch probes etc. – modern machines often combine multiple tools into
a single "cell". In other installations, several different machines are used with
an external controller and human or robotic operators that move the component from
machine to machine. In either case, the series of steps needed to produce any part
is highly automated and produces a part that meets every specification in the
original CAD drawing, where each specification includes a tolerance.

Description

equential program of machine control instructions such as G-code and M-code, and
then executed. The program can be written by a person or, far more often, generated
by graphical computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software. In the case of 3D printers, the part to be printed is "sliced" before the
instructions (or the program) are generated. 3D printers also use G-Code.[2]

CNC offers greatly increased productivity over non-computerized machining for

repetitive production, where the machine must be manually controlled (e.g. using
devices such as hand wheels or levers) or mechanically controlled by pre-fabricated
pattern guides (see pantograph mill). However, these advantages come at significant
cost in terms of both capital expenditure and job setup time. For some prototyping
and small batch jobs, a good machine operator can have parts finished to a high
standard whilst a CNC workflow is still in setup.

In modern CNC systems, the design of a mechanical part and its manufacturing
program are highly automated. The part's mechanical dimensions are defined using
CAD software and then translated into manufacturing directives by CAM software. The
resulting directives are transformed (by "post processor" software) into the
specific commands necessary for a particular machine to produce the component and
then are loaded into the CNC machine.

Since any particular component might require the use of several different tools –
drills, saws, touch probes etc. – modern machines often combine multiple tools into
a single "cell". In other installations, several different machines are used with
an external controller and human or robotic operators that move the component from
machine to machine. In either case, the series of steps needed to produce any part
is highly automated and produces a part that meets every specification in the
original CAD drawing, where each specification includes a tolerance.

Description
equential program of machine control instructions such as G-code and M-code, and
then executed. The program can be written by a person or, far more often, generated
by graphical computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software. In the case of 3D printers, the part to be printed is "sliced" before the
instructions (or the program) are generated. 3D printers also use G-Code.[2]

CNC offers greatly increased productivity over non-computerized machining for

repetitive production, where the machine must be manually controlled (e.g. using
devices such as hand wheels or levers) or mechanically controlled by pre-fabricated
pattern guides (see pantograph mill). However, these advantages come at significant
cost in terms of both capital expenditure and job setup time. For some prototyping
and small batch jobs, a good machine operator can have parts finished to a high
standard whilst a CNC workflow is still in setup.

In modern CNC systems, the design of a mechanical part and its manufacturing
program are highly automated. The part's mechanical dimensions are defined using
CAD software and then translated into manufacturing directives by CAM software. The
resulting directives are transformed (by "post processor" software) into the
specific commands necessary for a particular machine to produce the component and
then are loaded into the CNC machine.

Since any particular component might require the use of several different tools –
drills, saws, touch probes etc. – modern machines often combine multiple tools into
a single "cell". In other installations, several different machines are used with
an external controller and human or robotic operators that move the component from
machine to machine. In either case, the series of steps needed to produce any part
is highly automated and produces a part that meets every specification in the
original CAD drawing, where each specification includes a tolerance.

Description
equential program of machine control instructions such as G-code and M-code, and
then executed. The program can be written by a person or, far more often, generated
by graphical computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software. In the case of 3D printers, the part to be printed is "sliced" before the
instructions (or the program) are generated. 3D printers also use G-Code.[2]

CNC offers greatly increased productivity over non-computerized machining for

repetitive production, where the machine must be manually controlled (e.g. using
devices such as hand wheels or levers) or mechanically controlled by pre-fabricated
pattern guides (see pantograph mill). However, these advantages come at significant
cost in terms of both capital expenditure and job setup time. For some prototyping
and small batch jobs, a good machine operator can have parts finished to a high
standard whilst a CNC workflow is still in setup.

In modern CNC systems, the design of a mechanical part and its manufacturing
program are highly automated. The part's mechanical dimensions are defined using
CAD software and then translated into manufacturing directives by CAM software. The
resulting directives are transformed (by "post processor" software) into the
specific commands necessary for a particular machine to produce the component and
then are loaded into the CNC machine.

Since any particular component might require the use of several different tools –
drills, saws, touch probes etc. – modern machines often combine multiple tools into
a single "cell". In other installations, several different machines are used with
an external controller and human or robotic operators that move the component from
machine to machine. In either case, the series of steps needed to produce any part
is highly automated and produces a part that meets every specification in the
original CAD drawing, where each specification includes a tolerance.

Description