Schematic Diagram of A CNC Machine: CNC System Command Spindle Head Encoder
Schematic Diagram of A CNC Machine: CNC System Command Spindle Head Encoder
Schematic Diagram of A CNC Machine: CNC System Command Spindle Head Encoder
Command
Encoder
PLC NC Servo- Servo-motor
value drive
Tacho Lead
generator screw
Velocity Workpiece
feedback Table
Position feedback
Tape reader
Tape punch
Other devices
Inputs
Machine
elements
Outputs
The block diagram of a typical CNC system is shown in the figure. The microprocessor along with associated hardware does
the function of data storage, motion path calculation, command generation etc. The intelligence needed for the execution of these
functions is in the form of a series of instructions to the microprocessor and is called “executive program”, which resides in memory.
The output interface has provision for connecting external peripheral devices needed for data transfer. The operator’s control panel
and CRT is used as a media by which the operator communicates with the system. The axis interface does the function of command
generation and feedback signal processing. The peripheral to machine interface (PMI) does the machine oriented functions like spindle
speed decoding, tool functions and miscellaneous functions like coolant switching and lubrication control, interfacing with the push
buttons, limit switches, pressure switches, float switches, proximity switches etc.
BLOCK DIAGRAM OF A TYPICAL CNC SYSTEM
Set of commands
Panel Interface
Axis Drive
Axis interface
M
I / O interface
Feedback
C N C System
Peripheral to
Machine (PMI)
Interface
Command
Command