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Part Programming: Fig. 23.7 Structure of A Block in A Part Program

A part program is a set of instructions that control a CNC machine tool to machine a part. Each block in the program specifies coordinate values and machining parameters to direct the motion and functions of the tool. Blocks contain code words like G and M codes that configure aspects of the machine like axis motion, spindle control, and coolant flow for each segment of the machining operation. A typical part program establishes coordinate systems, sets speeds and feeds, controls coolant and doors, programs tool movements and changes, and directs machine shutdown.

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Part Programming: Fig. 23.7 Structure of A Block in A Part Program

A part program is a set of instructions that control a CNC machine tool to machine a part. Each block in the program specifies coordinate values and machining parameters to direct the motion and functions of the tool. Blocks contain code words like G and M codes that configure aspects of the machine like axis motion, spindle control, and coolant flow for each segment of the machining operation. A typical part program establishes coordinate systems, sets speeds and feeds, controls coolant and doors, programs tool movements and changes, and directs machine shutdown.

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Part Programming

As mention earlier, a part program is a set of instructions often referred to as blocks, each of which refers to a segment of the machining operation performed by the machine tool. Each block may contain several code words in sequence. These provide: 1. Coordinate values (X, Y, Z, etc.) to specify the desired motion of a tool relative to a work piece. The coordinate values are specified within motion codeword and related interpolation parameters to indicate the type of motion required (e.g. point-to-point, or continuous straight or continuous circular) between the start and end coordinates. The CNC system computes the instantaneous motion command signals from these code words and applies them to drive units of the machine. 2. Machining parameters such as, feed rate, spindle speed, tool number, tool offset compensation parameters etc. 3. Codes for initiating machine tool functions like starting and stopping of the spindle, on/off control of coolant flow and optional stop. In addition to these coded functions, spindle speeds, feeds and the required tool numbers to perform machining in a desired sequence are also given. 4. Program execution control codes, such as block skip or end of block codes, block number etc. 5. Statements for configuring the subsystems on the machine tool such as programming the axes, configuring the data acquisition system etc. A typical block of a Part program is shown below in Fig. 23.7. Note that the block contains a variety of code words such G codes, M codes etc. Each of these code words configure a particular aspect of the machine, to be used during the machining of the particular segment that the block programmes.

Fig. 23.7 Structure of a block in a part program

Appendix-1 provides some details of these codes. A typical sequence of operations in a part program would be, A. Introductory functions such as units, coordinate definitions, coordinate conventions, such as, absolute or relative etc. B. Feeds, speeds, etc. C. Coolants, doors, etc. D. Cutting tool movements and tool changes E. Shutdown

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