NC PART

PROGRAMMING

Computer
Aided
Manufacturing

BEC FOUND 27 JUNE 2016

STEPS IN PART
PROGRAMMING

1. Study the drawing ;

2. Decide the sequence of operations

3. Select the machine tool ;
4. Select the cutting tools ;
5. Decide the tool paths ;
6. Determine the machining parameters like : spindle speeds, feed rates, depth of cut, etc ;
7. Decide oilier parameters like : starting / stopping of machine, coolant on / off etc.
8. Prepare job and tool set-up plans;
9. Write the part program ;
10.Test tiie part program ; and
11.Document the part program,

STEPS IN PART
PROGRAMMING

TERMINOLOGY USED

1. Absolute System
2. Incremental System
3. Block and Words
4. Formats

ABSOLUTE SYSTEM

In absolute system,
the coordinates are
mentioned in the
program with respect
to one reference

INCREMENTAL SYSTEM

In incremental system, the

coordinates of a point are
mentioned in the program
with respect to the previous
point.

BLOCK AND WORDS

Sequence number (N)
Preparatory functions (G)
Dimensions (X, Y, Z, U, V, W and I, J, K)
Feed functions (F)
Spindle speed functions (S)
Tool functions (T)
Miscellaneous functions (M)