Effective Usage of CNC Machines and Parts
CNC refers to
computer numerical control and it is an industrial development that implies
high-tech controls and machine tools to expel the coatings of the material from
stock to create the custom hardware parts.
A CNC machine is a combination of various elements
discussed below:
Part Program:
Sequence of coded commands to control the movements of the machine.
Program input
device: To provide input using magnetic readers, consoles or USB transmission.
Machine control
unit: Functions for which the part is designed, controlled by MCU.
Drive system: it
is a combination of circuits, drive motors and lead screws.
Feedback system:
a measuring system to check the position and speed on which tools in installed.
CNC machine
hardware parts are mentioned below and not limited to it:
Re-circulating
ball screw: It includes balls that are running between the screw and nut
and alter the sliding abrasion to systematic friction. It is mainly of two
types:
After a few
threads, ball screws are coming back over an external tube.
Balls returned
to the initial stage through a channel in the nut after a single thread.
Roller Screw: The
major benefit of this is the backlash-free movement and its efficacy and
providing the exact position control. It is relatively expensive as compared to
the ball screw. A thread of roller screw is triangular with 90 degrees angle
included. Planetary and recirculating screws are the variants available under
this category.
Automatic Tool Changer: Its
main functioning is to reduce cycle times by varying the tools mechanically
between the cuts. It is different on tool basis and the number of tools can
hold. Variety of tool holders, which is used to handle drills, boring tools,
end mills or spot facers. It is available with a gripper arm, chain magazine
and disc magazine.
Automatic guided vehicle: It
is a transportable robot that is controlled by a computer that runs on the
floor without driver and widely used in manufacturing applications to move the
stock from and to the different places. Fork, tow, unit load and custom types
of AGV is available in the market.
A major
advantage of a CNC machine that it adds value to automation methods, and it can
work for hours without monitoring. In manufacturing firms, it reduces the cost
of hiring an operator. Accuracy in results in every execution is a big change
for the industry, and it is flexible enough by changing the programming, it can
be used for multiple tasks.

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