CNC Basics & Toolpaths
In CNC mill programming, it is standard practice to establish a safety zone above the workpiece or workholding device called a .
Clearance Plane
Once _ is properly turned on, the MCU makes all necessary compensation and the part coordinates may be programmed as though the cutting tool did not have a radius at all.
Tool Nose Radial Compensation
In Mastercam, which toolpath option allows for tapping?
Drill
The two axes that you usually use on a lathe are what?
x&z
Any time there are more axes of movement than standard, the machining is considered
MultiAxis
When the machine knows where the tool tip is so that the tool can be programmed from its tip regardless of its length, this is called the offset.
Tool Height
cycles require the programmer to write a block or two of code in a specified format.
Canned
In Mastercam, Levels are used to what?
Organize
Which tool path for the lathe allows you to drill holes perpendicular to the axis?
c-axis drill
What type of multi axis milling uses G254?
3+2
A is the path that the tool will follow in order to machine a part.
Toolpath
can be placed at the beginning of each block of code to serve as a label for each block.
Sequence Numbers
When constructing new wireframes on solid models, if you want the wireframe to exist on top of a particular face, it is important to turn that face into a new construction plane. (Turn into: “Why is it important to make a face a construction plane before creating wireframe on it?”)
true
Which tool path on the lathe allows for axial drilling?
Face Drill
Which axes are on the UMC 500?
xyzbc
The individual lines and arcs that represent the outline of the part's shape are called .
Enteties
What is the proper code to turn on live tooling in reverse at a speed of 750 rpm?
M134
How do I create a wireframe from a solid?
Curve all edges
What is it called when tooling on the lathe turret has its own ability to turn?
Live Tool
In _, all axes can interpolate at the same time.
5Axis
This kind of machining trades out radial cutting for axial cutting with higher feed rates.
Highspeed
What is the speed and feed of a 2 flute 3/8 ball nose end mill with an SFM of 675?
6876-27.5
If the PLANES tab is not visible where is it turned on?
View
What code engages the C axis?
M154
In _, you move the B and/or C axes, clamp them down, and then operate on the XYZ axes to cut your geometry.
3+2