While many books have been written about NC/CNC, most limit their coverage to the fundamentals of part programming and the remedial mechanics of three-axis machinery. CNC for Industry provides a much broader look at the diverse applications of CNC-in addition to addressing traditional topics, Dr. Kief explores the role of a wide variety of CNC machines and processes commonly (and uncommonly) found in industry including lasers, waterjet machining, stereolithography, and robotic applications. Other nontraditional topics covered are shop floor programming, path measuring systems, PLCs, LANs, and FMS. The diversity of the machines and applications represented and explained will appeal to anyone working with CNC machines, from programmers to system designers. Throughout the book, all topics are illustrated with full color charts, drawings, and photos.
Preface
Milestones in NC Development
Part 1 : Introduction to NC Technology
Chapter 1 : What are NC and CNC?
Chapter 2 : CNC - Computer Numerical Control
Chapter 3 : The NC Machine Principle
Chapter 4 : Computers and NC
Chapter 5 : NC - Is It Right for Your Manufacturing Process?
Part 2 : Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
Chapter 6 : NC Machine Tool Applications
Chapter 7 : Path Measuring Systems for NC Machines
Chapter 8 : Electric Drives
Chapter 9 : PLC - Programmable Logic Controllers
Chapter 10 : Tooling Systems for NC Machines
Part 3 : Programs and Programming
Chapter 11 : The NC Program
Chapter 12 : Programming of NC Machines
Chapter 13 : Shop Floor Programming
Chapter 14 : NC Programming Systems
Chapter 15 : Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing : CAD CAM
Part 4 : Flexible Automation
Chapter 16 : Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Chapter 17 : Handling and Robots
Chapter 18 : DNC - Direct Numerical Control or Distributed Numerical Control
Chapter 19 : LAN - Local Area Networks
Index
