CNC
What does CNC stand for?
What is Computer Numerical Control
What is the purpose of writing a program for a CNC machine?
To guide the machine to produce parts
What are the two primary machine axes on most CNC turning machines?
What are the the Z and X axes?
What does CMM stand for?
What is Coordinate measuring machine
What is the process called when a new program is executed to ensure that there will be no collision or errors made?
What is a dry run?
What is the name of the type of motor used to drive CNC machines?
What is a servo motor
What is a G Code?
What is a preparatory function
What are three types of workholding devices for turning centers?
What are three jaw chucks, four jaw chucks, magnetic chucks, and collets
If I wanted to measure the ID of a .125 ± .005 hole in the easiest way, what would I use?
What is a gage pin?
What does MCS stand for?
What is Machine Coordinate System
What does ATC stand for?
What is Automatic Tool Changer?
What is an M Code?
What is a modal code
Name three major styles of turning machines?
Gang Tool, Swiss, Turret type
What are the two methods companies use for inspection?
What are the traditional method and CMM method
What does MDI stand for?
What is an MCU and what is its function?
What is a Machine Control Unit and to create and store CNC programs
What is the name of the character that ends each line of code?
What is a semi-colon
When machining workpieces from barstock, what are two automated devices used to advance the bar so that the next workpiece can be machined?
What is a barfeeder and bar puller
What are the two general types of how a measurement is taken on a CMM?
What are contact points, cameras, or lasers?
What machine mode is generally used to manually move the axes during setup?
What is jog?
Which coordinate system uses an angle and a distance to identify a position?
What is the Polar coordinate system
What is the purpose of a safe start position on a CNC machine?
What is so the machine knows where it is, it cancels all prior cycles (Canned, tool offset, etc..) and could change tools
How does a Swiss turning center differ from a conventional turning center?
A swiss turning center uses a guide bushing to support the stock
What are three different kinds of micrometers?
Pin, ID, OD, Blade, Ball, Depth
When seeing a blueprint for the first time, where is the first place you should look?
What is the title block?