NC & CNC
NC & CNC
Mahesh M
Assistant professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
NIE Mysuru
Numerical control is a programmable
automation in which process is controlled by
Numbers, Letters, and symbols.
Better control of the tool motion under optimum
cutting conditions.
Improved part quality and repeatability.
Reduced tooling costs, tool wear and job setup
time.
Reduced time to manufacture parts.
Reduced scrap.
CNC Machining is a process used in the
manufacturing sector that involves the use of
computers to control machine tools like lathes,
mills and grinders.
To manufacture complex curved geometries in 2D or 3D was
extremely expensive by mechanical means.
Machining components with high Repeatability and
Precision.
Unmanned machining operations.
To improve production planning and to increase productivity.
To survive in global market CNC machines are must to
achieve close tolerances.
Input Device: Through input device, part program is
entered into CNC control or MCU (Machine Control
Unit).
Various input devices are as follows
▪ Ethernet Communication
Conventional Programming: A built-in intelligent
software inside the controller enables the operator to
enter step by step data
MCU or Machine Control Unit : It is the heart of the CNC
system. It consists of the following components.
▪ Central Processing Unit (CPU)