What must a programmer do to calculate the X-axis location of the start of the partial arc
shown? The programmer must find the length of - ANSWER-Side a, double it, and subtract that amount from the workpiece face diameter.
A standard twist drill has a 0.50 in. (12.70 mm) diameter. What trigonometric calculations can be used to find the accurate drill depth? - ANSWER-Find the length of the shortest side of the right triangle, side b, that is formed at the drill tip, using the ratio tan 59°=0.25 in. (6.35mm)/a.
What is the purpose of adding an approach to a cut? - ANSWER-It increases safety.
What is the difference between the R method and the I and K method of programming arc motions? - ANSWER-The R method uses the radius size, while the I and K method uses the arc center coordinates.
What is the function of codes G41 and G42 in cutting an arc into a part? - ANSWER-
They tell the control whether the tool is to the left or right of the feed direction.
What steps are necessary to find the Z axis coordinate for the end point of the partial arc shown? To find the Z axis location for the end of the partial arc, find the length of - ANSWER-Side a, then subtract it from the arc radius.
Which of the following will correctly calculate the X axis location for the center of a concave full arc, when using TNRC? - ANSWER-Double the arc radius and add it to the
value of X at the start of the cut (X at arc center = 2 x radius + X at start).
In addition to the dimensions of the radius itself, what information must a programmer know in order to utilize tool nose radius compensation? - ANSWER-Tool orientation and
programmed path
Why do most cutting operations on the lathe begin with a facing cut? - ANSWER-
Program zero is usually located on the face of the part.
Which trigonometric function of a right triangle is the side opposite the angle divided by the side adjacent to the angle? - ANSWER-Tangent
Which of the following do standards dictate? Standards dictate the: - ANSWER-
Language used by CNC machines and part programs. What does a T code communicate? - ANSWER-Which tool to use
Which word in a part program communicates the feed of a cutting operation? - ANSWER-F code
What component of a part program combines an address letter and a number? - ANSWER-Word
What is the function of a G code? A G code: - ANSWER-Describes a toolpath's cutting operation.
Which of the following is true about computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)? CAM: - ANSWER-Asks the programmer a series of questions to create a program.
Which of the following is the series of movements made by a single cutting tool? - ANSWER-Toolpath
What word in a part program tells the machine where to perform a cutting operation? - ANSWER-X code
What does an N code communicate? - ANSWER-Block Number
When creating a part program, which of the following should the programmer do before recording the sequence of cutting operations? - ANSWER-Determine Program Zero
What term describes the sequence of commands necessary to machine a part? - ANSWER-Part Program
Which of the following refers to the use of computers to create scale-model drawings of parts? - ANSWER-Computer-aided design (CAD)
What standard allows CAD data to be translated back and forth between different vendors' CAD systems? - ANSWER-Initial Graphics Exchange Specifications (IGES)
In what form are toolpath instructions input into the CNC machine? Toolpath instructions
are input into the CNC machine as a: - ANSWER-Part program
What CAD/CAM function creates route sheets, documents that guide and organize steps in manufacturing parts? - ANSWER-Process planning
What is the first step in the CAM process? - ANSWER-Determining tools and workholding
During what stage in the CAM process are coded machine instructions created and then
converted into machine control data specific to a CNC machine? - ANSWER-Post-
processing