Quiz Pt. 1
Milling is a machining operation that __________ material from an object's surface using a rotating cutter.
Removes
What special consideration needs to be considered when using step clamps for workholding?
Clearance
What is the process called when a new program is carefully executed to ensure that there will be no collisions or errors made?
Dry Run
The easiest type of programming for beginners is?
Conversational
What is the name for the type of motor used to drive CNC axes that is also capable of recording axis position?
Servo
What does MCU stand for?
Machine Control Unit
The combination of the machining operations required to produce a part is called a manufacturing _____________.
Process
Which machine mode allows short, temporary program commands to be entered for operations such as spindle starts and tool changes?
MDI
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
What is the name of the character that ends each line of code?
Semi-Colon
The three major configurations of CNC Machine are:
Vertical, Knee, Horizontal
A custom ___________ can be designed and built to hold an oddly shaped part or a specific part when high volumes are to be machined
Fixture
Which machine mode is used to run the machine through a continuous machining cycle?
Automatic
What kind of workholding do you typically use on a Vertical Milling Machine?
Vise
Name the two primary machine axes on most CNC turning machines
X and Z
What is the purpose of a 4 flute end mill?
To machine harder metals
What mode is used to manually enter programs into the machine control?
Edit
What are the two controls on the machines control panels that control jogging motion?
Handle and Jog Keys
What kind of workholding do you typically use on a Horizontal Milling Machine?
Tombstone
Name three major styles of turning machines
Turning Center, Gang Tool, Swiss
What are the three most common styles of collets used with CNC collet chucks?
ER TG DA
What is the process called when a program is sent to a machine one block at a time as the machine executes the program?
Single Block
What do CNC machines use to control the machining process?
G and M codes
What are the 2 basic types of automatic tool changers?
Carousel type, Swing arm type tool changer
When machining workpieces from barstock, what are two automated devices used to advance the bar so that the next workpiece can be machined?
Barpullers and Barfeeders