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This document discusses two types of direct numerical control (DNC) systems: behind-the-tape reader (BTR) systems and systems using a special machine control unit (MCU). BTR systems are less costly but do not replace the conventional control unit, while MCU systems replace the conventional control unit and allow greater computational capability. The principal functions of DNC systems are running NC programs without punched tapes, storing NC programs, collecting and reporting production data, and enabling communication between machines and the central computer. DNC systems provide advantages like eliminating punched tapes, greater flexibility, convenient program storage, and production reporting.

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DNC

This document discusses two types of direct numerical control (DNC) systems: behind-the-tape reader (BTR) systems and systems using a special machine control unit (MCU). BTR systems are less costly but do not replace the conventional control unit, while MCU systems replace the conventional control unit and allow greater computational capability. The principal functions of DNC systems are running NC programs without punched tapes, storing NC programs, collecting and reporting production data, and enabling communication between machines and the central computer. DNC systems provide advantages like eliminating punched tapes, greater flexibility, convenient program storage, and production reporting.

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•Satellite computers:

• More machine tools


• More requirement of data
TWO TYPES OF DNC

• There are two alternative system configurations by which the

communication link is established between the control

computer and the machine tool.

• Behind-the-tape reader system

• Special machine control unit.


• The advantage of the BTR configurations is that its cost is less,
since only minor changes are needed in conventional NC
system to bring DNC into the shop.
• BTR systems do not require the replacement of the
conventional control unit by a special MCU.
• But this BTR advantage is temporary since all virtual machines
are sold with CNC.
• The CNC controller serves the same purpose as a special MCU
when incorporated into a DNC system.
Functions of DNC
• There are several functions which a DNC system is designed to
perform.
• These functions are unique to DNC and could not be
accomplished with either conventional NC or CNC.
• The principal functions of DNC are:

• NC without punched tape

• NC part program storage

• Data collection, processing, and reporting

• Communications
Functions of DNC

• NC without punched tape

• Basic objective of DNC to eliminate punched tape

• Many problems in NC because of punched tape

• Fragile, editing problems etc.

• Expense associated with equipment producing punched tape


Functions of DNC

• NC part program storage


• Program must be stored
• Allow to edit existing program and enter new program
• Accomplish post processing function
• CLFILE must be converted into instructions for particular machine tool

• System must perform management function


Functions of DNC
• Data collection, processing, and reporting
• Two way transfer of data
• Machine tool to central computer
• Basic purpose is to monitor production in factory
• Data are collected on factors that measure performance of
shop
• Piece count, m/c utilizn, tool used
Functions of DNC
• Communication
• Needed to accomplish other three functions
• Essential communication link are between following
• Central computer and machine tool
• CC and part programmer's terminal
• CC and bulk memory
Advantages of DNC

• Elimination of punched tapes and tape readers.

• Greater computational capability and flexibility.


• Examples of these functions include circular interpolation.

• Convenient storage of NC part programs in computer files.

• Reporting of shop performance.


• Collects, process, and report production performance data from the NC
machines.

• Establishes the framework for the evolution of the future


computer-automated factory.

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