Computer-Aided Manufacturing

1- In your own words, briefly define Numerical Control. List and briefly
describe the major advantages and disadvantages of NC.

2- What are the advantages of CNC.

3- What are the main components of an NC system? Discuss the

functions of each briefly.

4- Detail the different stages in the production of a component on CNC

machines.

5- Describe the principle of operation of CNC machines using (a) Closed

loop systems and (b) Open loop systems.

6- Draw the block diagram of the above systems and specify the different
constructional items that would be needed for each block.

7- What are the basic types of motion control systems of NC?

8- Describe the different methods of imputing information into the control

unit of a CNC machine.

9- State three different techniques of producing punched tape.

10- Describe three different methods of reading punched tape.

11- What do the letters ASCII represent.

12- How would the number x – 127.45 appear on punched tape using ASCII.

13- What is a part program?

14- Explain the structure of a part program, with reference to (a) characters
(b) words and (c) blocks.

15- Explain what is meant by word addressed format?

16- Detail all the words that can appear in a block.

17- Explain the difference between the absolute and incremental methods
of dimensioning drawings.

18- What is tool nose radius compensation? Explain why it may be

important.

19- Define ‘repeatability’ as applied to CNC machine tools.

20- List five qualities which need to be incorporated in a machine design if

repeatability is to be maintained.

21- List the various techniques that are used on machine-tool slides to
reduce the frictional resistance to motion.

22- List the advantages of using recirculating ball screws to facilitate slide
movement.