1.3 EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT

 

• The number of NC machines available commercially will be well into the thousands.

 

 

1.3.1 EMCO PC Turn 50

 

• This is a small desktop lathe capable of turning parts in metal.

 

• The basic physical specifications are,

 

 

• The basic sequence of operations for this machine are,

1. Unpack components.

2. Connect devices to power, air supply, and attach interface cables.

3. Install RS-485 card in PC.

4. Install software.

5. Test basic system (Done initial setup here).

6. Start and initialize lathe and PC with software.

7. Setup tools for new job. Find zero positions/offsets, and enter values for turret.

8. Load NC code.

9. Simulate program.

10. Load stock and close automatic chuck.

11. Close door.

12. Run program on Lathe.

13. Open door and open chuck.

14. If cutting a similar part go to step 8, if doing a new setup go to step 7.

 

 

1.3.2 Light Machines Corp. proLIGHT Mill

 

• This is a small desktop lathe capable of turning parts in metal.

 

• The basic physical specifications are,

 

 

• The basic sequence of operations for this machine are,

1. Unpack components.

2. Connect devices to power, air supply, and attach interface cables.

3. Install software.

4. Test basic system (Done initial setup here).

5. Start and initialize mill and PC with software.

6. Setup tool for new job. Find zero position/offset.

7. Load NC code.

8. Simulate program.

9. Run program on Mill.

10. If cutting a similar part go to step 7, if doing a new setup go to step 6.