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Which of the following do standards dictate? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following do standards dictate? (Select all that apply)
- Tool design specifications
- Material properties
- Language used by CNC machines and part programs (correct)
- Machine operating conditions
What does a T code communicate?
What does a T code communicate?
Which tool to use
Which word in a part program communicates the feed of a cutting operation?
Which word in a part program communicates the feed of a cutting operation?
F code
What component of a part program combines an address letter and a number?
What component of a part program combines an address letter and a number?
What is the function of a G code?
What is the function of a G code?
Which of the following is true about computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is true about computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is the series of movements made by a single cutting tool?
Which of the following is the series of movements made by a single cutting tool?
What word in a part program tells the machine where to perform a cutting operation?
What word in a part program tells the machine where to perform a cutting operation?
What does an N code communicate?
What does an N code communicate?
When creating a part program, which of the following should the programmer do before recording the sequence of cutting operations? (Select all that apply)
When creating a part program, which of the following should the programmer do before recording the sequence of cutting operations? (Select all that apply)
What term describes the sequence of commands necessary to machine a part?
What term describes the sequence of commands necessary to machine a part?
Which of the following refers to the use of computers to create scale-model drawings of parts?
Which of the following refers to the use of computers to create scale-model drawings of parts?
What standard allows CAD data to be translated back and forth between different vendors' CAD systems?
What standard allows CAD data to be translated back and forth between different vendors' CAD systems?
In what form are toolpath instructions input into the CNC machine?
In what form are toolpath instructions input into the CNC machine?
What CAD/CAM function creates route sheets that guide and organize steps in manufacturing parts?
What CAD/CAM function creates route sheets that guide and organize steps in manufacturing parts?
What is the first step in the CAM process?
What is the first step in the CAM process?
During what stage in the CAM process are coded machine instructions created and then converted into machine control data specific to a CNC machine?
During what stage in the CAM process are coded machine instructions created and then converted into machine control data specific to a CNC machine?
In modern CAD processes, how are parts typically designed?
In modern CAD processes, how are parts typically designed?
What allows designers to see how multiple parts move together?
What allows designers to see how multiple parts move together?
What type of geometric model consists of planes that fit together to form a hollow object?
What type of geometric model consists of planes that fit together to form a hollow object?
The use of CAD/CAM reduces cycle time. What is cycle time?
The use of CAD/CAM reduces cycle time. What is cycle time?
In CAD, what is a hard copy?
In CAD, what is a hard copy?
What is the name of the storage method used for CAD/CAM data?
What is the name of the storage method used for CAD/CAM data?
What is the purpose of the Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data (STEP)?
What is the purpose of the Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data (STEP)?
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Study Notes
CNC Standards and Programming
- Standards dictate the language used by CNC machines and part programs.
- T codes specify which tool to use during machining operations.
- F code communicates the feed rate of a cutting operation.
- Word in a part program combines an address letter and a number, facilitating instruction clarity.
- G codes describe the cutting operations within a toolpath.
CAD and CAM Processes
- Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) prompts programmers with questions to create manufacturing programs.
- Toolpath refers to the series of movements made by a single cutting tool.
- X code indicates machine positioning for cutting operations.
- N codes are used to signify block numbers within programming.
Part Programming and Design
- Establishing Program Zero is essential before recording cutting operation sequences in a part program.
- A part program outlines the sequence of commands necessary to machine a part.
- Computer-aided design (CAD) involves using computers to create detailed scale-model drawings of components.
- Initial Graphics Exchange Specifications (IGES) standard facilitate data translation between different CAD systems.
Input and Processing within CNC Machines
- Toolpath instructions are inputted into CNC machines in the form of a part program.
- Process planning in CAD/CAM creates route sheets that organize manufacturing steps for parts.
- The first step in the CAM process involves determining the required tools and workholding methods.
- Post-processing is the stage where coded machine instructions are converted into machine control data specific to the CNC machine.
Advanced Design Features
- Modern CAD processes involve internal design using CAD software's capabilities.
- 3D assembly modeling enables designers to visualize how multiple parts interact and move together.
- Surface models are geometric representations formed by planes creating a hollow object.
Efficiency and Documentation
- The utilization of CAD/CAM reduces cycle time, defined as the total time from the start to the finish of an operational process.
- A hard copy in CAD refers to a physical part drawing printed on paper.
- Database is the storage method employed for managing CAD/CAM data.
- The Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data (STEP) aims to facilitate international CAD/CAM data exchange.
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