Lecture-06

Module-01
BME E0301(CAM)/
BMEE0306(CNC & ROBOTICS)

Mr. Vikas Sharma

Department of ME
GLA University
 Problems with Conventional NC

• Part Programming Mistakes.

• Punched Tape
• Tape Reader
• Controller
• No provision for online change in control like
speed & feed etc.
• Management Information like piece count,
machine hr
 Advancement in Controller Technology

• Vacuum tubes
• Electromechanical Relays
• Discrete semi conductors
• Integrated Circuits
• Micro-processor & micro-computers
CNC-Computer Numeric Control
• Numerical control system where a dedicated
computer is used as its integral part working as MCU
to perform some or all of the basic numeric control
function in accordance with control programs stored
in memory of computer.
• An NC system with a microcomputer or
microprocessor using software to implement control
algorithms.
Basic Elements of CNC
 Feature of CNC
• Control system
• Memory
• PLC
• Improved programming
• Diagnostics
• Control system
These are essential a microprocessor based control. These may
have single or multiple processor. INTEL8086, 80186,
Motorola 68k.
• Memory Feature
RAM & ROM
• Programming Feature
1. Absolute and Incremental
2. Diameter and radius programming
3. Linear circular parabolic interpolators
4. Multiple part programme storage
5. Tool compensation
6. Canned cycle
• Programmable Logic Control(PLC)
It is a software oriented interface between CNC system and
machine tool to control functions such as coolant on/off and
other tool function.
• Diagnostic Features
Modern CNC are having online self diagnostic feature
/capabilities which monitors certain aspect of m/c tool and
MCU for malfunctions.
can diagnose part programme syntax error and display the
same on monitor.
can diagnose power supply voltage level etc.
 Benefits of CNC over NC
• Ease of Program input
• Multiple program storage
• Online part program & editing
• Use of short program
• Automatic tool compensation
• Change in system units
Difference Between NC & CNC