Cnc Machine Tools

ME 445 INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

CNC TECHNOLOGY and CNC PROGRAMMING 2004

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AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS TRENDS IN INDUSTRY THE OBJECTIVE:

TO BE CO MP ET ITIV THRO UGH INCR EASING P RO DU CT IVIT Y AND T OTA L QU ALIT Y ASSU RANC E 2004

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COST = COST OF MANUFACTURING AND COST OF MATERIAL HANDLING

EFF ICI EN CY OF MAN UFA CT URIN G

PRODUCTIVITY = AVERAGE OUTPUT PER MAN-HOUR PROFIT = INCOME - COST

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PROF IT increases as COS T decreases and as PROD UCTIVITY increases. PRODUCTIVITY through AUTOMATION

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AUTOMATION

any means of helping the workers to perform their tasks more efficiently

transfer of the skill of the operator to the machine 2004

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Transferred skill muscle power manipulating skill vision skill

brain power

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Results engine driven First industrial machine tools revolution mechanization hard automation use of position transducers, cameras cnc machines, industrial robots, soft automation, computer control of manufacturing systems

increase of accuracy, part recognition second industrial revolution 6

Utilization of computers in manufacturing applications has proved to be one of the most significant developments over the last couple of decades in helping to improve the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing systems. 2004

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The metal cutting operations (also called machining) is one of the most important manufacturing processes in industry today (as it was yesterday).

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MACH INI NG IS THE R EMOVA L OF MA TERIALS IN FO RMS O F CH IP S FR OM THE WOR KPI ECE BY S HE AR ING WITH A S HAR P TOO L.

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The main function of a machine tool is to control the workpiececutting tool positional relationship in such a way as to achieve a desired geometric shape of the workpiece with sufficient dimensional accuracy. 2004

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Machine tool provides: work holding tool holding relative motion between tool and workpiece primary motion secondary motion 2004

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Primary motion

Relative motion between tool and workpiece Cutting motion

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Secondary motion

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position transducers

machine control unit

work holding device tool holding device

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CLASSIFICATION OF THE CHIP REMOVING METHODS ACCORDING TO THE RELATIVE MOTION

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CLASSIFICATION OF MACHINE TOOLS THOSE USING SINGLE POINT TOOLS

THOSE USING MULTIPOINT TOOLS

THOSE USING ABRASIVE TOOLS

lathes shapers planers boring m/c’s etc.

drilling m/c’s milling m/c’s broaching m/c’s hobbing m/c’s etc.

grinding m/c’s honing m/c’s etc.

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ISO MACHINE TOOL AXIS DEFINITION

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ISO MACHINE TOOL AXES DEFINITIONS AXIS Z

MACHINE TOOL WITH SPINDLE

MACHINE TOOL WITH NO SPINDLE

axis of spindle, (+Z) as tool goes away from the work piece

perpendicular to work holding surface, (+Z) as tool goes away from the workpiece

MACHINE TOOL WITH ROTATING WORKPIECE

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MACHINE TOOL WITH ROTATING TOOL

HORIZONT AL AXIS

VERTICAL AXIS

horizontal and parallel to work holding surface, (+X) to the right when viewed from spindle towards work piece

horizontal and parallel to the work holding surface, (+X) to the right when viewed from spindle towards column

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radial and parallel to cross slide, (+X) when tool goes away from the axis of spindle

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parallel to and positive in the principal direction of cutting (primary motion)

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RIGHT HAND RULE

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Horizontal Machine

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STANDARD LATHE COORDINATE SYSTEM

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STANDARD MILLING MACHINE COORDINATE SYSTEM

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NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOLS: An NC machine tool is functionally the same as a conventional machine tool. The technological capabilities NC machine tools in terms of machining are no different from those of conventional ones. The difference is in the way in which the various machine functions and slide movements are controlled. 2004

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The functions and motions such as;

turning the spindle on and off setting cutting speeds setting feed rate turning coolant on and off moving tool with respect to workpiece are performed by Machine Control Unit (MCU) in NC machine tools. 2004

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INTRODUCTION TO CNC

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HISTORY 

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US Air Force commissioned MIT to develop the first "numerically controlled" machine in 1949. It was demonstrated in 1952. At 1970-1972 first Computer Numeric Control machines were developed. Today, computer numerical control (CNC) machines are found almost everywhere, from small job shops in rural communities to companies in large urban areas.

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DEFINITION 

In CNC (Computer Numerical Control), the instructions are stored as a program in a micro-computer attached to the machine. The computer will also handle much of the control logic of the machine, making it more adaptable than earlier hard-wired controllers.

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CNC APPLICATIONS 

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Machining 2.5D / 3D Turning ~ Lathes, Turning Centre Milling ~ Machining Centres Forming 2D Plasma and Laser Cutting Blanking, nibbling and punching 3D Rapid Prototyping

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SAMPLE CNC MACHINES

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CNC TURNING

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CNC MILLING

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CNC LASER CUTTING

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CNC PLASMA CUTTING

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CNC PRESS

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CNC RAPID PROTOTYPING

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INDUSTRIES MOST AFFECTED by CNC       

Aerospace Machinery Electrical Fabrication Automotive Instrumentation Mold making

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SAMPLE PRODUCTS OF CNC MANUFACTURING

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Engine Block

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY(Cont’d) Different Products

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AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Aircraft Turbine Machined by 5-Axis CNC Milling Machine

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CNC MOLD MAKING

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ELECTRONIC INDUSTRY

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RAPID PROTOTYPING PRODUCTS

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ADVANTAGES of CNC 

Produc tivi ty Machine utilisation is increased because more time is spent cutting and less time is taken by positioning. Reduced setup time increases utilisation too.

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ADVANTAGES of CNC 

Qual it y Parts are more accurate. Parts are more repeatable. Less waste due to scrap.

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ADVANTAGES of CNC 

Reduc ed invento ry Reduced setup time permits smaller economic batch quantities. Lower lead time allows lower stock levels. Lower stock levels reduce interest charges and working capital requirements.

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ADVANTAGES of CNC 

Mac hi ning Co mplex s ha pe s Slide movements under computer control. Computer controller can calculate steps. First NC machine built 1951 at MIT for aircraft skin milling.

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ADVANTAGES of CNC 

Mana ge ment Co nt ro l CNC leads to CAD Process planning Production planning

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DRAWBACKS of CNC

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High capital cost Machine tools cost $30,000 - $1,500,000 Retraining and recruitment of staff New support facilities High maintenance requirements Not cost-effective for low-level production on simple parts As geometric complexity or volume increases CNC becomes more economical Maintenance personnel must have both mechanical and electronics expertise

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CNC SYSTEM ELEMENTS

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CNC SYSTEM ELEMENTS

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A typical CNC system consists of the following six elements Part program Program input device Machine control unit Drive system Machine tool Feedback system

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NC SYSTEM ELEMENTS

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OPERATIONAL FEATURES of CNC MACHINES

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PART PROGRAM 

A part program is a series of coded instructions required to produce a part. It controls the movement of the machine tool and the on/off control of auxiliary functions such as spindle rotation and coolant. The coded instructions are composed of letters, numbers and symbols and are arranged in a format of functional blocks as in the following example N10 G01 X5. 0 Y2. 5 F15 .0 | | | | | | | | | Feed rate (15 in/min) | | | Y-coordinate (2.5") | | X-coordinate (5.0") | Linear interpolation mode Sequence number

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PROGRAM INPUT DEVICE 

The program input device is the mechanism for part programs to be entered into the CNC control. The most commonly used program input devices are keyboards, punched tape reader, diskette drivers, throgh RS 232 serial ports and networks.

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MACHINE CONTROL UNIT The machine control unit (MCU) is the heart of a CNC system. It is used to perform the following functions:   

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Read coded instructions Decode coded instructions Implement interpolations (linear, circular, and helical) to generate axis motion commands Feed axis motion commands to the amplifier circuits for driving the axis mechanisms Receive the feedback signals of position and speed for each drive axis Implement auxiliary control functions such as coolant or spindle on/off, and tool change

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TYPES of CNC CONTROL SYSTEMS  

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Open-loop control Closed-loop control

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OPEN-LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM 

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In open-loop control system step motors are used Step motors are driven by electric pulses Every pulse rotates the motor spindle through a certain amount By counting the pulses, the amount of motion can be controlled No feedback signal for error correction Lower positioning accuracy

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CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL SYSTEMS 

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In closed-loop control systems DC or AC motors are used Position transducers are used to generate position feedback signals for error correction Better accuracy can be achieved More expensive Suitable for large size machine tools

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DRIVE SYSTEM 

A drive system consists of amplifier circuits, stepping motors or servomotors and ball lead-screws. The MCU feeds control signals (position and speed) of each axis to the amplifier circuits. The control signals are augmented to actuate stepping motors which in turn rotate the ball lead-screws to position the machine table.

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STEPPING MOTORS 

A stepping motor provides open-loop, digital control of the position of a workpiece in a numerical control machine. The drive unit receives a direction input (cw or ccw) and pulse inputs. For each pulse it receives, the drive unit manipulates the motor voltage and current, causing the motor shaft to rotate bya fixed angle (one step). The lead screw converts the rotary motion of the motor shaft into linear motion of the workpiece .

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STEPPING MOTORS

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RECIRCULATING BALL SCREWS Transform rotational motion of the motor into translational motion of the nut attached to the machine table.

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RECIRCULATING BALL SCREWS 

Accuracy of CNC machines depends on their rigid construction, care in manufacturing, and the use of ball screws to almost eliminate slop in the screws used to move portions of the machine.

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POSITIONING 

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The positioning resolution of a ball screw drive mechanism is directly proportional to the smallest angle that the motor can turn. The smallest angle is controlled by the motor step size. Microsteps can be used to decrease the motor step size. CNC machines typically have resolutions of 0.0025 mm or better.

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MACHINE TOOL 

CNC controls are used to control various types of machine tools. Regardless of which type of machine tool is controlled, it always has a slide table and a spindle to control of position and speed. The machine table is controlled in the X and Y axes, while the spindle runs along the Z axis.

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FEEDBACK SYSTEM 

The feedback system is also referred to as the measuring system. It uses position and speed transducers to continuously monitor the position at which the cutting tool is located at any particular time. The MCU uses the difference between reference signals and feedback signals to generate the control signals for correcting position and speed errors.

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CNC MACHINES FEEDBACK DEVICES

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POTENTIOMETERS

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POTENTIOMETERS

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ENCODERS 

A device used to convert linear or rotational position information into an electrical output signal.

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ENCODERS

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INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS of ENCODERS

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RESOLVERS 

A resolver is a rotary transformer that produces an output signal that is a function of the rotor position.

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SERVOMOTOR with RESOLVER

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VELOCITY FEEDBACK 

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Tac ho meters : Electrical output is proportional to rate of angular rotation. Enc oders , Res ol ve rs , Pot ent io meters: Number of pulses per time is proportional to rate change of position.

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CNC CUTTERS  Turning

center cutters  Machining center cutters

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TURNING CENTER CUTTERS Types of cutters used on CNC turning centers  Carbides (and other hard materials) insert turning and boring tools  Ceramics  High Speed Steel (HSS) drills and taps

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STANDART INSERT SHAPES  

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V – used for profiling, weakest insert, 2 edges per side. D – somewhat stronger, used for profiling when the angle allows it, 2 edges per side. T – commonly used for turning because it has 3 edges per side. C – popular insert because the same holder can be used for turning and facing. 2 edges per side. W – newest shape. Can turn and face like the C, but 3 edges per side. S – Very strong, but mostly used for chamfering because it won’t cut a square shoulder. 4 edges per side. R – strongest insert but least commonly used.

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TYPICAL TURNING, THREADING and PARTING TOOLS

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MACHINING CENTER CUTTING TOOLS 

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Most machining centers use some form of HSS or carbide insert endmill as the basic cutting tool. Insert endmills cut many times faster than HSS, but the HSS endmills leave a better finish when side cutting.

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MACHINING CENTER CUTTING TOOLS (cont’d) 

Facemills flatten large surfaces quickly and with an excellent finish. Notice the engine block being finished in one pass with a large cutter.

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MACHINING CENTER CUTTING TOOLS (cont’d) 

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Ball endmills (both HSS and insert) are used for a variety of profiling operations such as the mold shown in the picture. Slitting and side cutters are used when deep, narrow slots must be cut.

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MACHINING CENTER CUTTING TOOLS (cont’d) 

Dri ll s, Tap s, and Rea mers Common HSS tools such as drills, taps, and reamers are commonly used on CNC machining centers. Note that a spot drill is used instead of a centerdrill. Also, spiral point or gun taps are used for through holes and spiral flute for blind holes. Rarely are hand taps used on a machining center.

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TOOL HOLDERS 

All cutting tools must be held in a holder that fits in the spindle. These include end mill holders (shown), collet holders, face mill adapters, etc. Most machines in the USA use a CAT taper which is a modified NST 30, 40, or 50 taper that uses a pull stud and a groove in the flange. The machine pulls on the pull stud to hold the holder in the spindle, and the groove in the flange gives the automatic tool changer something to hold onto. HSK tool holders were designed a number of years ago as an improvement to CAT tapers, but they are gaining acceptance slowly.

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CNC PROGRAMMING

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CNC PROGRAMMING 

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Of fl in e pr ogra mmi ng linked to CAD programs. Conv ers ati ona l pr ogra mmi ng by the operator. MDI ~ Manual Data Input. Man ual Contr ol using jog buttons or `electronic handwheel'. Word-A ddr ess Codi ng using standard Gcodes and M-codes.

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Basics of NC Part Programming:

During secondary motion, either the tool moves relative to the workpiece or the workpiece moves relative to the tool. In NC programming, it is always assumed that the tool moves relative to the workpiece no matter what the real situation is.

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The position of the tool is described by using a Cartesian coordinate system. If (0,0,0) position can be described by the operator, then it is called floating zero.

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In defining the motion of the tool from one point to another, either absolute positioning mode or incremental positioning mode can be used.

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1. Absolute positioning. In this mode, the desired target position of the tool for a particular move is given relative to the origin point of the program. 2. Incremental positioning. In this mode, the next target position for the tool is given relative to the current tool position. 2004

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Structure of an NC Part Program: Commands are input into the controller in units called blocks or statements. Block Format: 1. Fixed sequential format 2. Tab sequential format 3. Word address format 2004

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EXAMPLE: Assume that a drilling operation is to be programmed as: 1. The tool is positioned at (25.4,12.5,0) by a rapid movement. 2. The tool is then advanced -10 mm in the z direction at a feed rate of 500 mm/min., with the flood coolant on. 3.The is then retracted back 10 mm at the rapid feed rate, and the coolant is turned off.

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1. Fixed sequential format 0050 00 +0025400 +0012500 +0000000 0000 00 0060 01 +0025400 +0012500 -0010000 0500 08 0070 00 +0025400 +0012500 +0000000 0000 09

2. Tab sequential format 0050 TAB 00 TAB +0025400 TAB +0012500 TAB +0000000 TAB TAB 0060 TAB 01 TAB TAB TAB -0010000 TAB 0500 TAB 08 0070 TAB 00 TAB TAB TAB -0000000 TAB 0000 TAB 09

3. Word address format N50 G00 X25400 Y125 Z0 F0 N60 G01 Z-10000 F500 M08 N70 G00 Z0 M09 2004

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Modal commands: Commands issued in the NC program that will stay in effect until it is changed by some other command, like, feed rate selection, coolant selection, etc. Nonmodal commands: Commands that are effective only when issued and whose effects are lost for subsequent commands, like, a dwell command which instructs the tool to remain in a given configuration for a given amount of time. 2004

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CNC PROGRAMMING

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INFORMATION NEEDED by a CNC 1. Preparatory Information: units, incremental or absolute positioning 2. Coordinates: X,Y,Z, RX,RY,RZ 3. Machining Parameters: Feed rate and spindle speed 4. Coolant Control: On/Off, Flood, Mist 5. Tool Control: Tool and tool parameters 6. Cycle Functions: Type of action required 7. Miscellaneous Control: Spindle on/off, direction of rotation, stops for part movement This information is conveyed to the machine through a set of instructions arranged in a desired sequence – Program. 2004

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BLOCK FORMAT Sample Block N135 G01 X1.0 Y1.0 Z0.125 F5 Restrictions on CNC blocks  Each may contain only one tool move  Each may contain any number of non-tool move G-codes  Each may contain only one feedrate  Each may contain only one specified tool or spindle speed  The block numbers should be sequential  Both the program start flag and the program number must be independent of all other commands (on separate lines)  The data within a block should follow the sequence 2004shown in the 97 above sample block 

WORD-ADDRESS CODING Examp le CN C Prog ram           

N5 G90 G20 N10 M06 T3 N15 M03 S1250 N20 G00 X1 Y1 N25 Z0.1 N30 G01 Z-0.125 F5 N35 X3 Y2 F10 N40 G00 Z1 N45 X0 Y0 N50 M05 N55 M30

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Each instruction to the machine consists of a letter followed by a number. Each letter is associated with a specific type of action or piece of information needed by the machine. Letters used in Codes N,G,X,Y,Z,A,B,C,I,J,K,F,S,T,R,M

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G & M Codes Examp le CN C Prog ram           

N5 G90 G20 N10 M06 T3 N15 M03 S1250 N20 G00 X1 Y1 N25 Z0.1 N30 G01 Z-0.125 F5 N35 X3 Y2 F10 N40 G00 Z1 N45 X0 Y0 N50 M05 N55 M30

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• G-codes: Preparatory Functions involve actual tool moves. • M-codes: Miscellaneous Functions – involve actions necessary for machining (i.e. spindle on/off, coolant on/off).

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G Codes            

G0 0 G0 1 G0 2

Ra pi d tra ver se Lin ea r in te rpola ti on Cir cu lar in te rpola ti on , CW G0 3 Cir cu lar in te rpola ti on , CC W G0 4 Dwe ll G0 8 Acc ele ra ti on G0 9 Dece ler ation G1 7 X- Y Pla ne G1 8 Z-X Pla ne G1 9 Y- Z Plane G2 0 Inch Un it s (G 70) G2 1 Met ric Unit s (G7 1)

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G40 Cutter compensation – cancel G41 Cutter compensation – left G42 Cutter compensationright G70 Inch format G71 Metric format G74 Full-circle programming off G75 Full-circle programming on G80 Fixed-cycle cancel G81-G89 Fixed cycles G90 Absolute dimensions G91 Incremental dimensions 100

Modal G-Codes

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Most G-codes set the machine in a “mode” which stays in effect until it is changed or cancelled by another G-code. These commands are called “modal”.

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Modal G-Code List             

G0 0 Ra pid T ransverse G0 1 Linea r Int erp ol at ion G0 2 Ci rc ul ar Int erp ol at ion, CW G0 3 Ci rc ul ar Int erp ol at ion, CCW G1 7 XY Pl ane G1 8 XZ Plane G1 9 YZ Plane G2 0/ G7 0 Inc h uni ts G2 1/ G7 1 Met ri c Uni ts G4 0 Cut ter co mpensat io n cancel G4 1 Cut ter co mpensat io n left G4 2 Cut ter co mpensat io n ri ght G4 3 Tool leng th co mpensat io n (p lus)

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G4 3 Tool leng th comp ensat io n (p lus) G4 4 Tool leng th comp ensat io n (m inus) G4 9 Tool leng th comp ensat io n cancel G8 0 Cancel canned cyc les G8 1 Dri llin g cyc le G8 2 Cou nt er b or ing cy cle G8 3 Deep hol e dril ling cycl e G9 0 Ab sol ut e p osi tio ni ng G9 1 Inc rem ent al posi tioni ng

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M00 M01 M02 M03 M04 M05 M06 M08 M09 M10 M11 M30

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Program stop Optional program stop Program end Spindle on clockwise Spindle on counterclockwise Spindle stop Tool change Coolant on Coolant off Clamps on Clamps off Program stop, reset to start

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N Codes 

Gives an identifying number for each block of information.

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X,Y, and Z Codes 

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X, Y, and Z codes are used to specify the coordinate axis. Number following the code defines the coordinate at the end of the move relative to an incremental or absolute reference point.

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I,J, and K Codes 

I, J, and K codes are used to specify the coordinate axis when defining the center of a circle.

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Number following the code defines the respective coordinate for the center of the circle.

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F,S, and T Codes 

F-c ode : used to specify the feed rate

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Application of Some Codes G01 Linear Interpolation For mat : N_ G01 X_ Y_ Z_ F_ 

Linear Interpolation results in a straight line feed move.

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Unless tool compensation is used, the coordinates are associated with the centerline of the tool.

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Application of Some Codes G01 Linear Interpolation 

. As an example, for the motion that occurs in x-y plane with the same maximum speed for the x- and y-axis, initial motion is at an angle of 45o to the axes until motion in one of

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Application of Some Codes G01 Linear Interpolation 25

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Application of Some Codes G01 Linear Interpolation G01 is another preparatory function to specify that the tool should be moved to a specified location along a straight line path. It is referred to as linear interpolation. This function is typically used to specify machining of straight features such as turning a cylindrical surface in turning, cutting a slot in milling, etc. 2004

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Application of Some Codes G01 Linear Interpolation 25

Linear interpolation from A to C N10 G01 X30000 Y20000 F2500

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G01 Linear Interpolation

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G02 Circular Interpolation 

G02 is also a preparatory function to specify that the tool should be moved to a specified location along a circular path in a clockwise direction. In order to specify the path to the MCU, the end point of the arc and the location of the center of the arc should be specified. Within the block in which the G02 code is programmed, the center of the arc is given by specifying its location relative to the start of the arc.

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G02 Circular Interpolation (CW) 

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The G02 command requires an endpoint and a radius in order to cut the arc. I,J, and K are relative to the start point. N_ G02 X2 Y1 I0 J-1 F1 0 or N_ G02 X2 Y1 R1

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G02 Circular Interpolation (CW) 25

Circular interpolation from A to B about a circle centered at C N10 G02 X20000 Y10000 I5000 J15000 F2500 I=5

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Canned Cycles The sequence of some machining operations is may be the same for any part and for any machine. For example, drilling a hole involves the following steps: Position the tool above the point where the hole will be drilled Set the correct spindle speed Feed the tool into the workpiece at a controlled feed rate to a predetermined depth Retract the tool at a rapid rate to just above the point where the hole started 2004

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Some Commonly Used Canned Cycle Code

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Spot face, counterbore Deep hole drilling

Continuous feed Continuous feed Peck

Retracti on Rapid

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Continuous feed Through boring(in Continuous & out) feed Through boring(in Continuous only) feed

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G81 ILLUSTRATION

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Three Main parts of a CNC program Part 1- Program Petup 

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(Stop for tool change, use tool # 2) (Turn the spindle on CW to 1200 rpm)

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Three Main parts of a CNC program Part 2- Chip Removal      

N20 G00 X1 Y1

(Rapid to X1,Y1 from origin point) N25 Z0.125 (Rapid down to Z0.125) N30 G01 Z-0.125 F100 (Feed down to Z-0.125 at 100 mm/min) N35 G01 X2 Y2 (Feed diagonally to X2,Y2) N40 G00 Z1 (Rapid up to Z1) N45 X0 Y0 (Rapid to X0,Y0)

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Three Main parts of a CNC program Part 3- System Shutdown 

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EXAMPLE OPERATION on CNC MILLING MACHINE

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G-CODE PROGRAM 

First pass : conventional mill to a depth of 0.125 around edge profile. Tool 1 is a ½ inch dia. end mill. % :1002 N5 G90 G20 N10 M06 T1 N15 M03 S1200 N20 G00 X0.125 Y0.125 N30 Z0.125 N35 G01 Z-0.125 F5 N40 X3.875 N45 Y4.125 N50 X0.125 N55 Y0.125

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Execution of the part of the program in a rotated or mirrored position. Ability to scale the program and produce larger or smaller programs. Three dimensional circular interpolation which produces a helical shape. Parabolic and cubic interpolation.

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A system in which a central computer downloads the NC programs block by block to many NC machine tools simultaneously is called Direct Numerical Control (DNC) system.

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This system used to work with the early NC machine tools which can not read more than a block of information at a time. The central computer feed the program information one block at a time. When the machine execute the information, the next block of information would be fed.

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Distributed NC is known by the same acronym as Direct Numerical Control (DNC). After the introduction of CNC, the machine tools have had the capability of storing large amount of information. Therefore, there have been no need to have drip feed information system, like, Direct Numerical Control. Instead, Distributed Numerical Control is introduced. In such a system, a host computer communicate with many CNC machine tools via networks and download or upload programs. 132

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With Distributed Numerical Control systems, it is possible to monitor the activities in individual CNC machine tools on host computer. Therefore, better shop floor control can be achieved.

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NC program preparation may be tedious and difficult if the part to be machined has a complex geometry. The main difficulty is to find out the cutter locations during the machining. Computers may be used to assist the programmers in preparing the NC codes.

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The Aerospace Industries Association sponsored the work that led to the first part programming language, developed in MIT in 1955. This was called: Automatically Programmed Tools (APT). APT is an English like simple programming language which basically produce the Cutter Location (CL) data. Using the cutter location data, the program can generate the actual NC codes by using a postprocessor . 136

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