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What type of coordinate system is used for rotational work?
What type of coordinate system is used for rotational work?
- Cylindrical coordinate system (correct)
- Spherical coordinate system
- Cartesian coordinate system
- Polar coordinate system
What is the primary function of a Point-to-Point system?
What is the primary function of a Point-to-Point system?
- To perform continuous motion along a predetermined path
- To perform processing actions during the move
- To monitor the workpiece during machining
- To move the workhead to a programmed location (correct)
What is the term used to describe systems that move in a continuous path?
What is the term used to describe systems that move in a continuous path?
- Point-to-Point System
- Continuous Path System (correct)
- Machine Control Unit
- NC Coordinate System
What is the primary function of an NC Coordinate System?
What is the primary function of an NC Coordinate System?
What type of system is used for flat and prismatic work?
What type of system is used for flat and prismatic work?
What is the term used to describe the control unit that interprets and executes the part program?
What is the term used to describe the control unit that interprets and executes the part program?
What is the first NC part programming language?
What is the first NC part programming language?
What is the purpose of APT geometry statements?
What is the purpose of APT geometry statements?
What type of operation is specified by the APT motion statement 'GOTO/P1'?
What type of operation is specified by the APT motion statement 'GOTO/P1'?
What is the role of the part programmer in APT?
What is the role of the part programmer in APT?
What is an example of an APT geometry statement?
What is an example of an APT geometry statement?
What is the benefit of using high-level programming languages in computer-assisted part programming?
What is the benefit of using high-level programming languages in computer-assisted part programming?
What is a key feature of the Continuous Path (CP) System?
What is a key feature of the Continuous Path (CP) System?
What is the primary function of an NC Positioning System?
What is the primary function of an NC Positioning System?
What is the purpose of the leadscrew in an NC Positioning System?
What is the purpose of the leadscrew in an NC Positioning System?
What is the main difference between absolute and incremental positioning?
What is the main difference between absolute and incremental positioning?
What is an example of a process that can be performed using a Continuous Path System?
What is an example of a process that can be performed using a Continuous Path System?
What is the purpose of the x-y capability in an NC Positioning System?
What is the purpose of the x-y capability in an NC Positioning System?
