. Introduction to Numerical Control of Machines 7 hn) Flexibility in Changes of Component Design he modification or changes in component design can be readily commodated by re-programming and altering the concerned instructions. There are nosjigs and fixture to be altered, hence, avings are effected in time and cost. i) Reduced Inspection he time spent on inspection and in waiting for inspection to egin is greatly reduced. Normally, it is necessary to inspect the frst component only. If there is any difference in the dimensions f the machined component, the programme is checked and cor- ected, if needed. j) Less Scrap ince the operator errors are eliminated; a proven part rogramme results in an accurate component. However, tool set- ings, as in a boring bar, do not come under the control of the part rogramme and periodic checks must be made to ensure that the ettings remain correct. Drill or tap breakages are not unknown, ut since the tools are operating under controlled optimum condi- ions, the incidence of breakages should be very small. ) Accurate Costing and Scheduling in CNC machines, the time taken in machining is predictable, jonsistent and results in a greater. accuracy in estimating and ore consistency in costing. Consistent operation enables the * ecurate compilation of shop loading schedules and thus results a balanced loading and a more predictable output. ISADVANTAGES OF CNC MACHINES \ s with every system, the CNC systems too have certain disad- intages which are given below: .) Higher Investment Cost NC machine tools represent a more sophisticated and complex chnology. This technology costs more to buy than its non - CNC unterpart. The higher cost requires manufacturing manage- ent to use these machines more aggressively than ordinary juipment. High machine utilization is essential in order to get asonable returns on investment. Machine shops must operate cir CNC machines two or three shifts per day to achieve this igh utilization. ‘Scanned with CemScanner