Computer Numerical Control for Machining NUNCLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Lynch, Mike. Computer numerical control for machining / Mike Lynch, Pp. em. ISBN 0-07-039223-4 1, Machine-tools—Numerical control, I, Title. TJ1189.L96 1992 621,.9°023—de20 91-31750 cIP McGraw-Hill A Division of The McGraw Hill Companies Copyright © 1992 by McGraw-Hill, Inc, All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a data base or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 BKMBKM 0987654 ISBN O-07-039223-4 The sponsoring editor for this book was Robert W. Hauserman, the editing supervisor was Mitsy Kovacs, and the production supervisor was Donald Schmidt. This book was set in Century Schoolbook by ‘MeGraw-Hill’s Professional Book Group composition unit. Information contained in this work has been obtained by McGraw- Hil, Ine, from souree believed to be reliable. However, neilher McGraw-Hill nor its authors guarantees the accuracy or eas of any information published herein, and neither McGraw-Hill nor its authors shall be responsible for any errors, omissions, or damages arising out of this information. This work is published. with the understanding that MeGraw-Hill and its authors are sup- Blying information but are net attempting to render engineering or other professional services. If such services are required, the assis tance of an appropriate professional should be sought.Contents Preface xi Acknowledgments —xvil Part1 Manual Programming Chapter 1. Basic Principles of CNC The Directions of Motion ‘The Rectangular Coordinate System ‘The Language of Manual Programming General Flow of the Programming Process Why Lear Manual Programming? SEBenw = 3 Chapter 2. Key Concept No. 1: Know Your Machine Construction Directions of Motion Special Programming Functions How Program Zero Is Assigned Machining Centers Turning Centers CNC Wire EDM Machines Turret Punch Presses Flame Cutting Machines: CNC Laser Equipment SIRNVaeess Chapter 3. Key Concept No. 2: Preparation for Programming Preparation and Safety How to Prepare for CNC Programming Is It All Worth It? axe vil