NC Coordinate System in Manufacturing

What type of coordinate system is used for rotational work?

Cylindrical coordinate system

What is the primary function of a Point-to-Point system?

To move the workhead to a programmed location

What is the term used to describe systems that move in a continuous path?

Continuous Path System

What is the primary function of an NC Coordinate System?

To control the movement of the workhead Signup and view all the answers

What type of system is used for flat and prismatic work?

Cartesian coordinate system Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the control unit that interprets and executes the part program?

Machine Control Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the first NC part programming language?

APT Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of APT geometry statements?

To define the part geometry Signup and view all the answers

What type of operation is specified by the APT motion statement 'GOTO/P1'?

Point-to-point operation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the part programmer in APT?

To construct the part geometry Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an APT geometry statement?

P1 = POINT/25.0, 150.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using high-level programming languages in computer-assisted part programming?

Simplified programming of complex parts Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Continuous Path (CP) System?

Simultaneous control of more than one axis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an NC Positioning System?

To convert NC part programs into machine commands Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the leadscrew in an NC Positioning System?

To provide precise movement along the axis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between absolute and incremental positioning?

Absolute positioning defines locations relative to the origin, while incremental positioning defines locations relative to the present location Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a process that can be performed using a Continuous Path System?

Milling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the x-y capability in an NC Positioning System?

To allow for perpendicular movement Signup and view all the answers