CNC & Machine Controls

Key CNC Concept #6—Methods For CNC Programming

Presented here are three methods of developing CNC programs, manual programming, conversational (shop-floor) programming, and CAM system programming.

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Key CNC Concept #5—The Importance Of Program Formatting

Simplicity and consistency are the hallmarks of good programming.

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Key CNC Concept #10—Verifying CNC Programs Safely

For the most part, CNC controls will follow the instructions given in a program to the letter. With the exception of basic syntax (program formatting) mistakes, the CNC control will rarely be able to tell if a mistake has been made.

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Basics

Key CNC Concept #8—The Modes Of Machine Operation

This concept introduces the three basic modes of operation, presents examples of when they are used, explores more about the mode switch, and categorizes each position of the mode switch into one of the three basic modes.

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CNC Intro-The Key Concepts Of Computer Numerical Control

Today, computer numerical control (CNC) machines are found almost everywhere, from small job shops in rural communities to Fortune 500 companies in large urban areas.

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Key CNC Concept #7—Know The Machine From An Operator's Viewpoint

This perspective for a good programmer is a practical one, since the CNC operator must understand the machine's basic components, its directions of motion, and all buttons and switches available on the machine tool itself.

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Key CNC Concept #9—The Key Sequences Of Operation

This concept examines the sequences of operation of a CNC machine by way of reference material related to key operational procedures.

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Key CNC Concept #3—Understanding CNC Motion Types

Effectively commanding motion on most CNC machines requires more than describing how the CNC machine determines the end point position for each motion.

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Direct Connections To Fanuc Controls

The latest industry trend in this area will find us linking our CNCs via an Ethernet cable to the standard office local area network (LAN).

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Job Shop Automates Presetting With DNC

Automating tool presetting and integrating it by DNC with the shop floor was a big step for this Connecticut job shop. Immediate payback from setup reductions proved them right.

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