CNC DETAILS

V. Ryan © 2002 - 2009

CNC or Computer Numerical Control is growing in importance in schools. This section is an introduction to CNC machining and explains in simple terms the equipment needed and how it can be used.

1. CNC Work - An Introduction

2. Simple Diagram of a Boxford Duet

3. What does CNC mean?

4. Stages in CNC work

5. Production Flow Chart for CNC Work

6. CNC Systems Diagram

7. CNC Product - Poster/Flyer Design

8. 2D Computer Aided Design and Manufacture

9. 3D Computer Aided Design and Manufacture

10. 3D Manufacture using CNC Machines

11. The CNC Control Panel

12. Setting up the Cutting Tool to the Correct Length

13. CNC Machines and Safety

14. Advantages and Disadvantages of CNC Machines

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURE

15. The Manufacture of PCBs through the use of CAD/CAM

BASIC QUESTIONS

1. Basic Questions - CNC Machines

3D MODELLING - RAPID PROTOTYPING

1. Rapid Prototyping - The 3D Printer - Page One

2. Rapid Prototyping - The 3D Printer - Page Two

3. Manufacturing a Model with the 3D Printer

4. More Advantages of a 3D Modelling and Questions

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LASER CUTTING / ETCHING MACHINES

1. Laser Cutting / Etching Machines - 1

2. Laser Cutting / Etching Machines - 2

3. From Design to Manufacture

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VINYL CUTTERS

1. Typical Vinyl Cutters

2. Typical Examination Question on Vinyl Cutters

3. Vinyl Cutter Exercise