History of CNC
Computer Numerical Control
Numbers in a CNC program represent the ________ on a part.
points or features
Linear Feed Move
G01
Surrounds the work table and spindle. Primarily used for safety
machine enclosure
Drill
____________ is greatly reduced when using a CNC machine compared to a manual machine.
Human intervention or error
Position numbers in a CNC program can be _________ or _________.
Rapid Move
G00
The main interface of the Haas machine
control pendant
Used to hold our workpiece to the machine table.
Vise
The original NC machine was developed in collaboration with what school?
MIT
Name the three axes on the Haas Desktop Mill.
X, Y, Z
End of program
M30
Used to jog the axes of the machine.
Handle jog
Very versatile tool. Used in a variety of operations including cutting the top and sides of parts.
Endmill
Unlike a modern CNC, an NC machine was controlled by __________ instead of a computer.
Paper tape
On an engineering drawing the letter "R" stand for __________.
Radius
Tool Length Offset
G43
AHHHH! My machine is crashing! Which button should I press first?!
Emergency stop or E-stop
Used to scribe lines such as text.
Engraving Tool
What year was the modern CNC machine created?
1967
The point that all CNC programs start from is known as the ________.
datum or work offset
Work Offset
G54
Houses the electrical components.
electrical control box
Holds the cutting tool in the spindle on our desktop CNC machine.
Collet