Offhand Grinding
What machines are used to perform offhand grinding?
Bench Grinder, Pedestal Grinder, Belt Grinder
What does CNC stand for?
Computer Numerical Control
What is the chief characteristic of stainless steel?
They are corrosion-resistant
What company coined the term Automation?
The Ford Motor Company
What does MDI stand for?
Manual Data Input
How far should the tool rest be positioned from the grinding wheel?
1/16th
How often should you bypass the safety devices on a CNC machine?
Never
What classification of metals have iron in them?
Ferrous metals
The volume of space defined by the reach of the robot arm in a three-dimensional space
Work Envelope
What G code is used to make a linear interpolation?
G01
What happens to the grinding wheel when you grind soft metals such as aluminum, brass, or copper?
Loaded wheel
What are the 3 axes of movement on a CNC mill?
X, Y, Z
AISI/SAE codes, Color Coding, and a Spark Test are ways of ________.
Identifying metals
Storage system used to eliminate the need to store large quantities of parts and materials
JIT (Just In Time)
What M code is used to turn the coolant on?
M08
What is it called when a grinding wheel has a shiny finish that cuts inefficiently?
Glazed Wheel
What is the biggest disadvantage of using CNC machines?
The initial cost of machines
Copper mixed with what other element creates brass?
Zinc
Hazardous environments, tedious operations, precision operations, handling heavy materials.
The 4 main applications for industrial robots
What code is used to start the spindle?
M03
What is the name of the test used to check if a grinding wheel is cracked or not?
Ring Test
A programming method where the operator enters information into the machine control unit and the machine converts the information into a useable program that the machine can use.
What is conversational programming?
Nickle-based alloys, Molybdenum, Tantalum, and Tungsten, are all examples of what classification of metals?
High-Temperature Alloys
Making, Inspecting, Assembling, Testing, and Packing
5 basic manufacturing processes in automation
What code is used to make a tool change?
M06