Basic principles of CNC operation The basic principles of CNC operation include the following: tooling function keys

keys operational keys movements vacuum pump.

Tooling Tooling consists of vertical mounted tooling that can operate independently or i n conjunction with each other under computer or manual control and move laterall y across the machine axis. Function keys The computer numerical control consists of address/data/programming function key s. Operational keys The operator control panel consists of operational keys to start the machine cyc le in memory, manual or tape mode. Movements The machine consists of three lateral axial movements which operate in conjuncti on with each other, or independently. These consist of: o ht). o axis). o o X axis, horizontal longitudinal head carriage movement (usually left/rig Y axis, horizontal, lateral table movement (usually front/back at 90 to X Z axis, vertical lateral cutting head movement (up/down). Further axes can define head tilt, helicoidal revolution, etc.

Vacuum pump The work piece is held in place by suction from a vacuum pump located at the sid e of the machine.