Let's talk about what is a CNC machine and some of the manufacturing operations using a CNC milling machine. CNC machine (Computer Numerical Control) is a computerised machine used to perform various machining operations such as grinding, turning, boring, etc.
For instance, turning operation is a machining process which removes the material using a cutting tool for creating cylindrical jobs. The job rotates around the tool along the axis of the machine material. Whereas, boring is the opposite process as it creates hollow objects. In the previous blog, it was mentioned that nowadays, most of the companies use CNC machines as it provides you with better maintainability, time optimization and less scrap.
In the following paragraph, the steps of CNC machining operation is provided:
a. Create a CAD model of the part to be produced.
b. Create a machining code based on the CAD file.
c. Machinery Setup.
d. Implement the code on the console and start manufacturing of the product.
Steps for setting up the machinery:
a. Check all the power supplies.
b. Put the raw material into the chuck of the machine.
c. Load the tool turret.
d. Calibration.
e. Run the CNC code.
The program of the CNC machine is written in the form of G-codes and every operation and/or a tool in the CNC machine has a unique code, e.g., G00 is rapid positioning. In the upcoming blogs, will discuss more about CNC machines and programming aspects. If you guys want to know more about how to program the machining operation I can write a sample program for any simple operation.
Thanks for reading it. Enjoy the weekend. See you on Monday. Stay safe.
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