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1. Fundamentals of NC Technology
2. Computer Numerical Control
3. Distributed Numerical Control
4. Applications of NC
5. NC Part Programming
Numerical Control (NC) Definition
Program Machine
Instructions Control Unit
Transformation
Process
Power
NC Coordinate Systems
For flat and prismatic (block-like) parts:
Milling and drilling operations
Conventional Cartesian coordinate system
Rotational axes about each linear axis
Point-to-Point systems
Also called position systems
System moves to a location and performs an
operation at that location (e.g., drilling)
Also applicable in robotics
Absolute positioning
Move is: x = 40, y = 50
Incremental positioning
Move is: x = 20, y = 30.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Central
Computer NC Pgms
Computer Network
Transformation
Process
NC Application Characteristics
(Machining)
Benefits
Cycle time reduction
Nonproductive time reduction
Greater accuracy and repeatability
Lower scrap rates
Reduced parts inventory and floor space
Operator skill-level reduced
NC Part Programming
1. Manual part programming
2. Manual data input
3. Computer-assisted part programming
4. Part programming using CAD/CAM
Manual Part Programming
Binary Coded Decimal System
Each of the ten digits in decimal system (0-9) is
coded with four-digit binary number
The binary numbers are added to give the value
BCD is compatible with 8 bits across tape format, the
original storage medium for NC part programs
Eight bits can also be used for letters and symbols
Creating Instructions for NC