J4123 CNC TURNING NOTE

POLYTECHNIC OF SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH

Mohd Sharizan Mohd Sharif

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CNC TURNING

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

Introduction about CNC Turning machines

History about CNC Turning machines

Advantage and disadvantage

CNC Turning machines components

Types of CNC Turning machines components

CNC Turning Cartesian coordinate system

Cutting tools

Types of cutting tools

CHAPTER 2

Preventive maintenance and servicing of CNC Turning machines tools

Replacement parts inventory

The level of maintenance operations

Maintenance and repair

Preventive maintenance programs

A typical preventive maintenance programs

Machine command codes

Letter address commands

CHAPTER 3

Project example

Work step to enter the programmed code

CHAPTER 4

Safety rules for CNC Turning machines



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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION OF CNC TURNING MACHINES

A conventional engine lathe or turret lathe is a common machine in just about

every machine shop. A lathe is used for machining cylindrical or conical work such as

shafts, rings, wheels, hores, threads and everything. The most common lathe operation is

removal or material from a round stock, using a turning tool for enternal cutting. A lathe

can also be used for internal operations such as boring, as well as for grooving, threading

and everything if a proper cutting tool is used.

Turret lathes are usually weaker in machining power than engine lathes, but they

do have a special carousel that holds several mounted cutting tool. An engine lathe has

often only one or two cutting tools mounted at a time, but has more machining power.

Typical lathe work controlled by CNC systems uses machines known in industry as the

CNC Turning Centres or common the CNC lathes.

The term „turning center‟ is a rather unpopular, but an accurate overall description

of a computerized lathe (a CNC lathe) that can be used for a great number of machining

operations during a single setup. For example, in addition to the standard lathe operations

such as turning and boring, a CNC lathe can be used for drilling, grooving, threading,

knurling and even burnishing.

It can also be used in different modes, such as chuck work, collet work, barfeeder,

or between centers. Much other combination also exists, CNC lathes are designed to hold

several tools in special turret, and they can have a milling attachment, indexable chuck, a

sub spindle, a tailstock, a steadyrest and many other features not always associated with a

conventional lathe design. Lathe with more than four axes also common. With constant

advances in machine tool techonologies, more CNC lathes appear on the market that are



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designed to do a number of operations in a single setup, many of them traditionally

reserved for a mill or a machining center.

HISTORIAL OF CNC TURNING MACHINES

Old manual engine turning and knee mills had no computer. The operator cut

good part by cranking on big shiny hand wheels, expertly coaxing the tool down the

desired path. After years of this back and dialing, the crank handles became hand

polished to a mirror finish.

The idea of using electric motor to do all this cranking came up during the trouble-

free 1950s. The big question was whether a motor could crank as accurately as a human.

An interesting solution written back in the ‟50s was recently post in the hallways of a

famous engineering university. Using the dual premise of electronic control and motion

feedback, a written proposal to the cranking dilemma had long existed in academia (and

the military establishment). Apparently, this design didn‟t move into widespread

commercial manufacturing.

Most of early motorized machine tool was temperamental, expensive and hard to

set up and operate. Early on, the market potential for dependable CNC machine tools was

solid. During the middle and late 1970s some exceptional computer numerically

controlled machine tools were introduced to the world market.

The factory standard use in the design and manufacture of these early CNC

machiones routinely provided years of flawless operation. A single machine in the late

„70s gave the profitability to the purchase one new machine after another. Shops with a

few of these mighty machines have done well to the present day.

The basic design of the system which was mass marketed in the „70s bore a

resemblance to the posted design from the „50s. Accurate control of electric motors was



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accomplished by closing the motion loop using early micro-processors and digital circuits

to track the command pulses going out and the motion feedback pulses coming back.

First generation machoines naturally use older technology than what is sold today.

Back then, the motor current for axis and spindle motion was provided by thyrister-

controlled, DC (Direct Current) motor drivers. Internal computer logic and control

function came from an 8-bit CPU (Central Processing Unit) built on a platform of

intricate, pressed wire-trace circuit boards and all were plugged into a collector‟s item

wire wound back plane. Memory data originally resided in old magnetic-donut memory

boards, which as since been replaced by compatible, modern IC RAM (Integrated Circuit

Random Acces Memory) memories.

The old 8-bit computers sense machine movement by counting signals from the

precision feedback unit mounted to each motor shaft. These units send motor direction,

speed and position information. Although costly, the complete feedback units were

designed to be replaced or exchanged.

Early, CNC Turning centers could move at 300 IPM (Inch Per Minute) and hold

two-tenths of an inch. The smallest position unit the computer displays is 1 um (One

Micron, Metric) or 1 tenth (One Ten-Thousandths, Inch). An active change of the

machine position flashes over a cluster of universal seven segment displays. In concert,

the displays form a some what coherent read-out for the operator to use in programming

and monitoring the machine.

Machines from the seventies are still running in production today, some 20 years

late! The best explanation for this longevity is a combination of stout, oversize

mechanicals and top-quality wiring and electronics running at the typically slower speeds.

The new machines of today are fast. Performance AC motors are driven at high

speed by compact vector-controlled digital inverter. But more astounding are the



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computer improvement: the new high speed RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing)

processors and the running of expanded software options from the open PC platforms.

Machine functions previously handled mechanically are now economical

accomplished using nifty NC software models. Industrial grade PC computers are now

upgraded with plug-in NC modules. Similar to the process of adding a modem or

installing a new software program, an entire numerical control is plugged in and

configured for machine. The closed CNC systems of the past are now beginning to open

up. The twenty-year transition from the first generation machines to the systems of today

frequently visited the concept of Kiazen, the study and implementation of continuous

process improvements.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CNC TURNING MACHINES

CNC Turning machines have been continually improved to increase their

accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. Most modem CNC Turning machines are accurate

to within 0.0002 inch positioning and repeatability. They are also capable of positioning

the cutter (toolholder) at a rate 700 inches per minute or greater.

Additionally, CNC Turning machines can be designed with various options. For

example, CNC Turning machines can be equipped with tool sensing sytems, with two or

more spindles, additional turrets and „live tooling‟. The tool sensing sytems is designed to

quickly and accurately find and store each tool tip offset value.

The dual spindle option allows turning of two parts at the same time. By adding

another tool turret it provides greater workpiece machining flexibility and reduces setup

requirements. The live tooling option allows secondary machining such as milling and

drilling operations to be performed in the same turning operation.

The Following Is A List Of Advantages That Can Be Derived From CNC

Turning Machines



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CNC Turning machines can be used continuously 24 hours a day, 365 days

a year and only need to be switched off for occasional maintenance.

CNC Turning machines are programmed with a design which can then be

manufactured hundreds or even thousands of times. Each manufactured

product will be exactly the same.

Less skilled or trained people can operate CNC‟s unlike manual turning or

milling machines which need skilled engineers.

CNC Turning machines can be updated by improving the software used to

drive the machines

Training in the use of CNC‟s is available through the use of „virtual

software‟. This is software that allows the operator to practice using the

CNC Turning machines on the screen of a computer. The software is

similar to a computer game.

CNC Turning machines can be programmed by advanced design software

such as Pro/DESKTOP®, enabling the manufacture of products that cannot

be made by manual machines, even those used by skilled designers or

engineers.

Modern design software allows the designer to simulate the manufacture of

his/her idea. There is no need to make a prototype or a model. This saves

time and money.

One person can supervise many CNC Turning machines as once they are

programmed they can usually be left to work by themselves. Sometimes

only the cutting tools need replacing occasionally.

A skilled engineer can make the same component many times. However, if

each component is carefully studied, each one will vary slightly. A CNC

Turning machines will manufacture each component as an exact match.

Simple to complex operations can be executed on a single CNC Turning

machines.

Greater accuracy and piece-to-piece consistency.



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Finer dimensional tolerances are achieved within tight statistical process

control parameters.

Automatic part loading devices can accommodate a variety of work pieces

with only minimal adjustments for consistent production rates.

CNC Turning machines reduce setup time

CNC Turning machines reduce handling, which improves quality and

production.

CNC Turning machines run automatically without operator intervention.

CNC Turning machines output maximum part accuracy.

The Following Is a List of Disadvantages That Can Be Derived From CNC

Turning Machines

CNC Turning machines are more expensive than manually operated

machines, although costs are slowly coming down.

The CNC Turning machine operator only needs basic training and skills,

enough to supervise several machines. In years gone by, engineers needed

years of training to operate centre lathes, milling machines and other

manually operated machines. This means many of the old skills are been

lost.

Less workers are required to operate CNC Turning machines compared to

manually operated machines. Investment in CNC Turning machines can

lead to unemployment.

Many countries no longer teach pupils or students how to use manually

operated turning or milling machines. Pupils or students no longer develop

the detailed skills required by engineers of the past. These include

mathematical and engineering skills.

Tools on CNC Turning machines do not cut metal any faster than

conventional machines.



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CNC turning machines does not eliminate the need for expensive tools.

There is also a greater initial cost involved with the CNC Turning

machines.

CNC Turning machines will not totally eliminate errors. Operators can

still fail to push the correct buttons, make incorrect alignments, and fail to

locate parts properly in a fixture.

Selection and training of programmers and maintenance personnel is

required.

CNC TURNING MACHINES COMPONENTS

CNC Turning machines and convertional turning machines each have the same

basic components, such as the main motor, the spindle, the bed, the tool turret, the

headstock, the cross-slide, the carriage and the way systems. However, CNC Turning

machines, in addition, are outfitted with a computerized control and servomotors to

operate them.

Manual CNC Turning can be very versatile and productive machine tools, but

when coupled with a CNC, they become the „high tech production turning machines‟ of

the machine shop. Additionally, repetitive operations such as turning, facing and boring

are ideal machining applications for CNC Turning machines.

CNC Turning machines can also be designed to include a variety of optional

components and features. These options are basically designed to reduce setup time, part

handling and cycle time. For instance, one option for minimizing part handling time is to

add a part loading magazine or a robot arm. The maximum spindle speed (RPM) of a

CNC Turning machines can also very depending on the need or application.



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The factors that determine the spindle speed range selected can include the type of

part materials, the part sizes and the annual part production quantities to be machined.

Another factor that influences the spindle speed range is the type of tool cutter material

that will be used, such as HSS, coated carbide, diamond and ceramic.

High-production turning machines can be designed with dual chucks that enable a

part to be machined on both ends. Also, live tooling can be incorporated that allows

milling and drilling at various angles. Other options may include a second or third turret,

a bar feeder, a parts catcher, a steady rest follower and a tool setter.

Picture: CNC Turning machines.



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Types Of Components CNC Turning Machines:

The main components of the CNC Turning machines include the bed, the

headstock, the cross-slide, the carriage, the turret, the tailstocks, the ways, the servomotor,

the ball screws, the hydraulic and lubrication systems and the machine control unit

(MCU).

The two primary axes of a CNC Turning center are the X-axis and the Z-axis. The

X-axis, which controls the cross-slide, moves the cutting tool to control the workpiece

diameter. The Z-axis, which controls the carriage, moves the cutting tool lengthwise, to

control the workpiece length.

Picture: CNC Turning machines components.



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i. CNC Turning Control :

The modern CNC Turning machine tool is software driven. The computer controls

are programmed instead of hardwired. The control panel is where the machine operation

buttons and knobs are located. The control panel typically includes the following items :

Power On/Off button.

Cycle Start button.

Axis Select knob.

Spindle Override knob.

Load meters.

Keyboard pad.

3.5-inch input disk drive.

Feed Hold button.

Emergency Stop button.

Axis Jog wheel.

Feed Override knob.

Turret Index button.

Mode select Knob.

Miscellaneous function button.

ii. CRT Display :

The CRT is also located on the control panel. The CRT display allows the

operator easy visual access to CNC program and machine information. On the screen of

the CNC control, the operator can view the CNC program, active codes, tool and

workpiece offsets, machine positions, alarms, error message, spindle RPM and

horsepower.



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iii. Bed :

The bed is designed to support and align the X-Z axes and cutting tool

components of the machine. Bed is designed in two ways: they either lie flat or at a slant.

Most lathes have a slant-bed design, providing the operator easy access for loading

and unloading parts and tools. It also allows the chips and coolant to fall away from the

cutting area to the bottom of the chip conveyor.

iv. Headstock :

The headstock contains the spindle and transmission gearing or belts, which

rotate the chuck and workpiece. A variable speed motor drives the headstock spindle,

which is programmed in RPM. They are typically equipped with a variety of motor sizes

ranging from 5 to 75 horsepower and spindle speeds from 32 to 5500 RPM.

v. Chuck and Jaws :

The chuck is mounted to the spindle and is equipped with a set of jaws to grip

and rotate the workpiece. They are categiorized into two groups: manually operated or

automatically power operated. The chuck can be designed as a 2-jaws, 3-jaws, 4-jaws, 6-

jaws or a collect jaw type.

The jaws are either hardened (hard jaws) or mild steel (soft jaws) and are selected

depending on the operation holding requirements. The hard jaws are available in various

standard design. The soft jaws are also available in various standard design, but they

require a boring operation to match the diameter that they will hold. Collect jaws are

designed to grip barstock, which can be round, square and hexagon.



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Picture: The 3-Jaw chuck features.

vi. Tool Turret :

Tool turrets come in all styles and sizes. The basic function of the turret is to

hold and quickly index the cutting tools. The CNC Turning usually is equipped with one

turret that can hold from four to twelve tools.

The type and number of turrets on a CNC Turning can vary with the size of the

machine and the manufacture. Most turrets are capable of bidirectional indexing and the

slides on which the turrets are positioned can travel at a rapid rate of approximately 400

in./min, which reduces noncutting time of the machine cycle.



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Picture: Turret description.



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vii. Tool Indexing :

This design allows a lathe tool to be fastened in each turret station so it can be

indexed automatically during the CNC program cycle. Quick tool indexing is an

important factor on CNC Turning machines used for production purposes. Therefore, the

index time is typically completed within seconds.

viii. Tailstock :

The tailstock is used to support workpieces that lack rigidity such as long shafts,

long hollow castings and similar parts. The tailstock can be designed to operate either

manually or by CNC program commands. The tailstock basically supports one end of the

workpiece with a center. The most common is the live center, which rotates on a bearing

pack to eliminate friction. The tailstock travels on its own hardened and ground-bearing

ways.

Picture: Tailstock and center.



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Picture: Tailstock center.

Picture: Tailstock setup.



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ix. Ways and Way Covers :

The ways are precision-hardened rails that allow the turret to travel in rapid

traverse and feed motion (X and Z axes). The way covers are a means of protecting the

ways from damage due to scraping from metal chips or due to dents from metal items

such as tools or parts.

x. Way Lube System :

The way lube system is designed to keep the ways lubricated, which will reduce

wear from friction and eliminate early machine failure. The operator and maintenance

personnel must check the way lube system reservoir level on a daily basis.

xi. Electrical Control Panel :

The electrical control panel is where the main Power On/Off switch is usually

located. This also where all the electric components, including fuses and reset buttons, are

enclosed for safety. The electrical control panel is usually locked to prevent entry by

unauthorized personnel. An authorized electrician should be contacted if entry is

required.

xii. Ball Screw :

The ball lead screw uses rolling motion rather than the sliding motion of a

normal lead screw. Sliding motion is used on conventional acme lead screws. Unlike the

ball screw, the motion principle of an acme lead screw is based on friction and backlash.

Below are some advantages of the ball screw versus the acme lead screw :

Less wear.

Longer life.

High speed capability.



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Precise position and repeatability.

xiii. CNC Turning Tailstock Setup Description :

The illustration typically setup for a workpiece, which requires a tailstock. The

workpiece, which must be center drilled at one end before the CNC Turning machines

operation, is held at one end with the 3-jaw chuck and supported at the other end with the

tailstock. The tailstock and center are required to support it during machining operations

when the turn tool is cutting the workpiece.

xiv. Servo Drive Motors :

CNC machines use electric servomotors that turn ball screws, which in turn drive

the different axes of the machine tool. The axes (X and Z) each have a separate

servomotor and ball screw to control each axis independent of each other.

xv. Auto Bar Feeder :

This option can be added to reduce the handling time required for loading the

workpiece material into the chuck. The bar feeder can be designed as a single tube type or

magazine type. The purposes of the bar feeder is to quickly load more stock automatically

at the end of the CNC machine cycle.

xvi. Parts Catcher :

The purposes of the parts catcher is to catch the part immediately after it is cut

off and avoid damage to the part, tools and machine components. This option is typically

included with bar-feed-type machines.



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xvii. Secondary Turret :

The main turret and the secondary turret are designed to work independently of

each other. This design of the turrets allows simultaneous cutting with two tools to reduce

the cycle time. The main turret is a two-axis design.

xviii. Subturret :

This design of the turrets also allows simultaneous cutting with two tools to

reduce the cycle time. The subturret is typically a single-axis design, which uses the B-

axis travel.

xix. Tool Setter :

The tool setter is a sensing device on the machine that automatically refrences

each tool in a setup. The control then automatically records the distance values in the

offset storage memory. This optional device can minimize setup downtime and improves

the quality of the parts produced.

xx. Dual Spindle/Chuck :

The dual spindle and chuck design allows the CNC machine to automatically

machine the first operation, then transfer the workpiece to the second chuck and machine

it simultaneously. This produce is designed to complete all the turning operations and

thus minimize lead time.

xxi. Chip Conveyor :

The chip conveyor is designed to remove the metal chips produced from the



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workpiece machining operations from the CNC Turning work area. When operating, the

chip conveyor typically transfer and deposits the metal chips into a dumpster. This also

controls the handling of metal chips for recycling.

xxii. Open-Loop Systems :

The stepping motor is an electric motor that rotates a calculated amount every

time the motor receives an electronic pulse from the MCU. The stepping motor‟s rotary

motion is converted into the linear motion of the machine axes through the use of lead

screws. The open-loop system is simpler and rarely used for CNC machines that require

accuracy and repeatability.

xxiii. Closed-Loop Systems :

Servomotors permit automatic operation of the machine and the closed-loop

control system verifies that the machine accurately positions the CNC program

commands. The computer makes it possible to continuously monitor the machine‟s

position and velocity while it operating.The advantages of the servomotor are increased

accuracy and repeatability.



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Picture: CNC Turning closed-loop system diagram.



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CNC TURNING CARTESIAN COORDINATE SYSTEM

The Cartesian coordinate system is applied to CNC machine tools in various ways.

The most common application for CNC lathes is the X-axis and the Z-axis. On a CNC

turning machine, the X-axis specifies the diameter coordinate movement, and the Z-axis

specifies the length coordinate movement. A coordinate position command always start

with a letter “X and/or Z” code followed by a numeric value that represents the travel to

coordinate point.

Picture: Cartesian coordinate system for CNC Turning machines.



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Picture: Cartesian coordinate systems for CNC Turning machines.

CUTTING TOOLS

The CNC operator must be thoroughly knowledgeable in machining operations

that pertain to the type of CNC machine to be operated. The CNC tooling is directly

linked to the machining operations planning process. There is various type of holders and

tools types used in CNC machining operations. The most commonly used OD cutting

tools on CNC are carbides, twist drills, boring bars, reamers and taps.

Types of Cutting Tools

a. Carbides indexable insert drills :

Represent the latest state of the art advancements in CNC hole drilling. It can drill

holes at much hinger metal removal rates than HSS twist drills. The advantage of



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indexable or replaceable inserts that can save time during setup and tool changes. The

carbides inserts also allow the tool to be driven into harder materials.

Picture: Features and description of carbide drills, spade drills and holder.



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b. Twist Drills :

The twist drill is used to produced a hole in the center of the workpiece. The twist

drill is made from various types of materials, which includes HSS, cobalt, solid carbide

and carbide tipped.

c. Boring bars :

Boring bars are used in situations where high accuracy or fine surface finish of hole is

required. Boring bars typically produce better hole straightness and roundness.

Picture: Features and description of boring, grooving and threading bars.



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d. Reamers :

Used in situations where high accuracy and fine surface finish of a hole is required.

The factor that basically determines use of a reamer or a boring is the diameter size. A

reamers is usually selected when the hole size is 0.125inch up to 0.625inch in diameter.

Picture: Features, description and types of reamers.



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e. Taps :

There are various thread forms, which are machined on lathes. Some common thread

forms include the „Acme‟ thread, the „buttress‟ thread, the „square‟ thread and the

„unified‟ thread.

Picture: Features, types and identification of taps.



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CHAPTER 2

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF CNC TURNING

MACHINES TOOLS

Replacement Parts Inventory

Most CNC manufactures have list recommending the most frequently needed

replacement parts. Parts less frequently needed are normally available from the

manufacture within 24 hours. Potential CNC users are already purchasing complete

reserve control from which parts can simply be taken as needed. This process simplifies

and accelerate repair from many point of view:

Any required part is always available.

The hardware cost for the complete control are less and then for the

replacement parts.

Downtime is kept to a minimum

In the event of the significant malfunctions, damage or total brake down of the

control the complete controller can be exchanged

The standby control is available for the testing purposes and for comparative

research

The control can be used to train operating and maintenance personnel.

The Level of Maintenance Operations

a. Planned and preventive maintenance

b. Repair of breakdowns

The size of the firm usually has a great impact on its ability to maintain and

repair modern CNC equipment. Larger firms are more likely to have adequate number of

skilled, trained and experienced repair personnel than smaller firms. As smaller companies



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have to accept a lower level of repair capability, preventive maintenance is even more

important to them. Obviously the degree of repair capability by in house personnel is also

dependent on the number, complexity, and variety of machine installed. The experience of

larger CNC users in United States has shown that one technician is able to master

approximately four different hard wired CNC system but only two different CNC systems.

The first level of preventive maintenance and vital one is routine maintenance of

the machine. The includes checking oil levels and hydraulic and pneumatic pressures and

inspecting and charging oil filters.

There are many ways of drawing up a simple but effective controller preventive

maintenance program, and such routine inspections should lie within the capabilities of

most users. The required instruction and guideline for such programs are obtainable from

the equipment manufacturer or may be worked out by the users with help of the

manufacturer‟s personnel during the installation period. A checklist with the daily, weekly

monthly and yearly operations to be carried out should also be prepared along the lines of

the proposed.

c. Typical guidelines are:

If the power supply for the electronics does not always delivered a

perfectly stable voltage, voltage fluctuations, noise or brief power failure

can occur. Excessive voltage can caused damage especially to ICs and

other electronic components. Low voltage and interference voltages are

often the cause of malfunctions which appear intermittently and hard to

locate. There four the power supply should be checked every three to six

month and compared with the manufacturer‟s specifications. Ripple

voltage or bad connections can then often be identified before they cause

major breakdowns.

The so-called “clock oscillator” and other frequency generators which

control feed rate and system frequencies can drift with time. This can result



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in irregular machine movement or measurement deviations caused

sinusoidal changes in resolver or inductosyn measuring voltages.

Therefore, frequency regulation testing should also take place ever y six to

twelve months.

Faulty feedback signals are often a cause of positioning errors. First the

tachometer voltage should be checked for uniformity and absolute value. I

the brush are uneven or if the slip ring is dirty, strong voltage interference

can result, and this noise is amplified even more by the control loop which,

in turn can cause rough machine feeding, hard stop or triggering of safety

device. It is therefore recommended that brushless tachometer be used on

the original installation or as replacement parts. Defective optical encoders

can also produce similar malfunction and their power supplies should be

checked every three to six months for proper voltage levels.

The servo amplifier is balanced for drift, amplification and machine

dynamics at the time installation. This balancing procedure should be

repeated every three months in order to determine whether its ratio has

change in any of the axes. Drift can change data position and path

precision, leading to over shoots and damage the drive components.

The quarterly function check of over travel limits switches and emergency

stop switch is vital. These switches should be checked for correct actuation

and proper secure mounting. Malfunction for such a limit switch can lead

to expensive machine damage but can avoided by performing the simple

preventive maintenance check.

One of the most frequent causes of failure can be avoided by routinely

checking the data input devices on the CNC. This should include cleaning,

lubricating and adjusting any tape readers and spoolers. Indicator lamp

should be checked to ensure they light promptly to indicate danger or

function status to the operator.

Documentation is another important area. All malfunctions and

maintenance operations should be accurately recorded in maintenance log



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located in every CNC. Recurring serious areas for malfunction can than be

quickly be noted. Such a log also provides a valuable maintenance history.

Maintenance and Repair

The CNC machine is an electromechanical installation which encompasses a wide

range of technologies, including mechanical components, hydraulics, pneumatics, electro

technology and electronics. As a result of the CNC machine demands a high standard of

knowledge and experience of the part of maintenance technicians.

Training programs for the technician maintenance technicians often to go too

much detail. A classic example will be study of the interpolator logic for linear/ circular-

interpolating continuous part control. The explanation of this principle which often take

one or two days, serves only to satisfy the technical curiosity of trainers and does nothing

to assist in elimination of CNC malfunctions.

Caution should be exercised with respect to randomly exchanging plug in

modules; this can be costly practice. Components may be damaged during the exchange

process, an inventory of parts will grow containing damaged components and more

damage will be done to the machine.

The systematic approach of error location is much better. In this context, CNC can

be divided into three main groups :

Group 1: Machine tool: axis and spindle drives, machine components,

hydraulics and pneumatics.

Group2: Measuring System and Control Loops including transfer systems

Group3: Electronic Control: technology for digital and data processing, logic

links, input and output units.



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Through intensive cross linking of these group- through control loops, measuring

circuits and interlocks.

Preventive Maintenance Programs

From evaluation of previous experience in preventive CNC maintenance, the

following guidelines are suggested:

Leave well-functioning components alone! Do not alter any setting and do not

dismantle or rebuild any devices without good reasons.

Each time the system is serviced, pay special attention to sign of possible

future malfunctions: corrosion, loose connections, discolored contacts and any

material will may be present whose origin is unknown.

The three most important preventive maintenance function to be carried out on

a timely basis are cleaning, lubricating and inspecting as prescribed by the

manufacturer.

Use only as much lubricant as needed.

Diagnosis and electrical should only take place in accordance with appropriate

written instructions. Deviation noted should be corrected immediately if

possible.

Preventive maintenance should reduce downtime to a minimum. Therefore

used available replacement parts as much as possible and repair defective parts

in your shop or send them back to the manufacture once the machine is back

in operation.

A typical preventive maintenance programs looks like the following

a. Weekly :

Run a short program and alter the feed rate override control between

minimum and the maximum.

Test deficiencies and complaint operator.



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Check all fans for the operation and pay attention to good air circulation.

Check the appearance of functioning of any tape reader paying special

attention to wear of drives and reeler, cleanliness of read head and

alignment of channel and transport tracks.

b. Monthly :

Test a part program without using a work piece and observe the axes for

the stability, uniform movement, positioning behavior and so on.

Oils all fans, of applicable

Make sure that all plug in circuit are correctly positioned in the contact

strips and the retainers are in the place.

Check moving cable and plugs for worn or damages wires and connections.

Remove yhe cover of each measuring system and check for dirt, cable

condition, and condition of connections.

Reorder replacement parts for those which have been used.

Check maintenance logs for problems by operating personnel-especially

repetitive problems.

c. Semiannually :

Measure the mutual dependency of speed/tachometer voltage and

following error as the function of the command voltage. Compared the

measured value with value measured at the time of installation.

d. Annually :

Test each circuit board for perfect seating in its contact strip.

Inspect all contact strips for damage or breakage.

Checked doors, seals and screw fitting for loose connections.

Clean console with vacuum cleaner and soft brush as necessary

Test tape reader mechanics for good working condition.

Test functioning and precision of the CNC.



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Test power supply for correct voltage output.

Complete fictional test of CNC by processing a test part program with and

without a work piece.

MACHINE COMMAND CODES

The CNC machine receives a series of commands via the CNC program. These

commands are structured using letters and numbers such as G00, S2300 and M03. Each

letter and number combination gives the control a specific command. There are some

codes differences between the various machine tool and control manufacturers. Therefore,

each machine and control manufacturer provides a specific manual listing all the

commands. Most CNC codes are identical, while some may vary slightly or entirely.

Letter Address Commands

Most letter address codes fall into two categories : modal and nonmodal .

Nonmodal : command codes that are only active in the block in which they are

specified and executed.

Modal codes : codes that once executed will remain active throughout the

program until another code n the same group overrides or cancel its.

a. The M codes :

Perform a miscellaneous machine function such as automatic tool changes, coolant

control and spindle operations.

b. The G codes :

Set preparatory machine functions such as rapid traverse mode, feed mode and

active tool length offsets. Spindle speeds are controlled with the S code followed by up to

four digits to specify the RPM.



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Picture: World address codes and description.



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Picture: Preparatory function G code description.



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Picture: Miscellaneous function M code description.



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CHAPTER 3

PROJECT EXAMPLE

Picture: Project example is bottle water.



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Picture: Autocad design about bottle water.



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WORK STEP TO ENTER THE PROGRAMMED CODE

START PROGRAMMED :

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0 5451

G59 : X0, Z208

G96 : V200, T0202, M03

G92 : S2000, M08

FACING OBJECT :

G00 : X20, Z0

G01 : X-1, Z0, F0.2

G00 : X20, Z2

G71 : P60, Q70, I0.02, K0.02, D1, F0.2

G26

SUB PROGRAMMED :

N60

G46

G00 : X0, Z0

G01 : X5, Z0

G01 : X5, Z-5

G01 : X18, Z-12

G01 : X18, Z-22

G01 : X16, Z-23

G01 : X16, Z-30

G01 : X18, Z-31

G01 : X18, Z-48

G40

N70



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G26

CUTTING

G96 : V200, T0101, M04

G92 : S2000, M08

G00 : X20, Z-49.5

G01 : X14,

G00 : X15,

G01 : X10,

G00 : X11,

G01 : X6,

G00 :X7,

G01 : X2,

G00 : X3,

G01 : X0,

END PROGRAMMED :

G26

M05,M09

M00

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CHAPTER 4

SAFETY RULES FOR CNC TURNING MACHINES

These safety rules are generally applicable to most CNC machine operating

situations. Most machine shop safety rules and safe guards for operating CNC Turning

are specified and enfoerced by OSHA and ANSI guidelines are applied to safety

equipment. Therefore, it is highly recommended that people has to follow the rules when

they get inside the worksyop.

Additionally, the doors are usually hardwired with switches, which will prevent

the CNC Turning spindle from operating whenever the doors are open. Another built-in

safety feature prevents the CNC Turning spindle from operating whenever the chuck jaws

are unclamped. An important safety feature that is built-in for CNC Turning and most

machines alike is the „way-lube-fault‟warning.

This safety feature will also prevent the spindle from operating whenever the

lubricant in the way lube reservoir diminishes to a low level. The following is a

categorized list of recommended safety rules that the reader is strongly advised to fully

read and understand before attempting to operate CNC Turning machines.

a. Personal safeguards :

Keep long hair covered when operating or standing near lathe.

Avoid skin contact with any cutting fluids or oil.

Always report any injury and apply first aid treatment.

When the spindle is rotating, avoid standing directly in front of the chuck.

Wear safety shoes when working with heavy tools and equipment.

When ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields at all times in the

shop areas.

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Wear an approved face mask for dust levels that exceed OSHA

specifications.

Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing while operating or standing near

lathes.

Do not operate any lathes or equipment while under the influence of drugs

(prescribed or otherwise)

b. Shop environment safeguards :

Remove chips from the floor.

Clean all liquid, oil, and grease spills immediately.

Keep floors and walk aisles clean.

Report any fumes or odors.

c. Lathe and tool handling safeguards :

Always remove hand wrenches after tightening or untightening.

Always remove chuck wrenches after tightening or untightening.

Store tools in their appropriate tool trays and racks.

Keep tools sharp and in good working condition.

Keep tools, parts and any other items off the lathe and part.

Keep all electrical and mechanical panels secured in place.

Check that oil levels are maintained and sufficient.

Check that all safety guards and devices are in place and working before

operating any lathe.

Check that all compressed air equipment is in good working condition.

Do not handle loose wires or electrical components.

Do not used compressed air to clean chips.

Never use gloves when operating a lathe or cleaning the chips.

Use gloves when handling tools by their cutting edges.



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d. Safe machining practices :

Do not open the electrical panel or control doors when the machine is

operating.

Maintain a continuous flow of coolant to the cutting tools when it is

operating.

Do not remove the chips with a hand when the spindle is finishing its job.

Keep hands clear of all moving machines components.

Keep hands away from spindle while it is rotating.

In case of any emergency while operating a machines, immediately press

the Emergency Stop button.

Use caution to avoid inadvertently bumping any CNC control buttons.

Check that all feeds and speeds do not exceed recommended values.

Always consult with an authorized person if you are uncertain or

unfamiliar with any operation.

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