Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
CNC Plasma Cutters
Computer numerical control (CNC) is a computer controller that reads instructions in order to guide a machine tool, a powered mechanical device typically used to fabricate components by the selective removal of material. In other words, for a plasma cutting machine CNC tells the plasma torch where to cut!
With the increased automation of manufacturing processes with CNC machining, considerable improvements in speed, consistency and quality have been seen.
Several CNC machines may be combined into one station, a "cell", to progressively machine a part requiring several steps. CNC machines today are controlled directly from files created by CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) software packages, so that a part or assembly can go directly from design to manufacturing without the need of producing a drafted paper drawing of the manufactured component.
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Parametric Programming
A more recent advancement in CNC interpreters is support of logical commands, known as parametric programming. Parametric programs incorporate both G-code and these logical constructs to create a programming language and syntax similar to BASIC.
Parametric programming also enables custom machining cycles, such as creating fixtures creation or bolt circles. If you want to create additional fixture locations, you can guide the machine by hand to the new location and the fixture subroutine called.
Because of these features, a parametric program is more efficient than using CAD/CAM software for large part runs.
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