Computer Numerical Control
Computer Numerical Control
(CNC)
CONTENT
1.What are NC & CNC?
2. CNC system Elements
3. Properti es of CNC machine
4. Types of CNC machines
5. Electrical unit
5. CNC applicati ons
6. Advantages& Disadvantages
7. Conclusion
What Is NC & CNC
NC CNC
• Numerical control (NC) is a • The numerical data required to
method of automatically produce a part is provided to a
operating a manufacturing machine in the form of
machine based on a code program, called part program
or CNC (computer numerical
letters, numbers and special
control)
characters.
• A CNC machine is an numerical
• The program is translated control machine with the added
into the appropriate feature of an on board
electrical signals for input to computer. The computer is
motors that run the referred to as the machine
machine. control unit(MCU)
CNC SYSTEM ELEMENTS
A typical CNC system consists of the following
six elements.
Part program
Program input device
Machine control unit
Drive system
Machine tool
Feedback system
Total overview of CNC machine
WORKING PRINCIPLE OF CNC
Basic Concept of Part Programming
Part programming contains geometric data about the part and motion
information to move the cutting tool with respect to the work piece.
Basically, the machine receives instructions as a sequence of blocks
containing commands to set machine parameters; speed, feed and
other relevant information.
Point-to-Point
Continuous path
Point-to-Point Tool Movements
Point-to-point control systems cause the tool to
move to a point on the part and execute an operation at that
point only.
The tool is not in continuous contact with the part while it is
moving.
Examples: drilling, reaming, punching, boring and tapping.
Continuous-Path Tool Movements
Continuous-path controllers cause the tool to
maintain continuous contact with the part as the tool
cuts a contour shape.
These operations include milling along any
lines at any angle, milling arcs and lathe turning.
INPUT DEVICE (FLOPPY DISK)
INPUT DEVICE (USB)
Serial Communication
Machine Control Unit
Machine Control System
Machine Control System
Loop Systems for Controlling Tool
Movement
(a) an open-loop
Automotive Industry
Aerospace Industry
Machinery Industry
Electrical Industry
Instrumentation Industry
Advantages of CNC Machines
• Ease of Use
CNC machines are easier for beginners operation of several CNC machines
at same time some CNC machines don’t need any operator
call their operator alarm in case of the emergencies.
• High Efficiency
operate almost continuously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Expanding Options
Expand the machine's capabilities with Software changes and updates
• No Prototyping
New programmed provide elimination build a prototype, save time and
money
• Precision
Parts are identical to each other
• Reduce Waste
Reduce waste as errors allows minimize wasted material.
Disadvantage of CNC Machines
CNC machinery: