To successfully cut the metal and do various processes in manufacturing, we need to use CNC programming since they are a most effective way of doing this work. Many hobbyists are using CNC programming to produce woodworking, metals and foam objects. It is possible to quickly fabricate and manufacture parts we need without hassle, because of the CNC.
Using computer for certain types of operations is what CNC is - to be more exact, a computer numerical control. This is a process that can be applied to lathe, router, foam cutters and laser machines; it can also be applied to mini versions of these types of machines.
Actually, there are two main categories in which the CNC program will be placed, a continuous path positioning category or a point to point category. Usually a computer can execute both types of programming depending on the sophistication of the software program being used. This means that the operator must understand both processes in order to run the machine.
And now I will present you with the explantaion of the categories stated above:
We use point to point positioning category in computer numerical control if we need to tapp, drill, bore or punch. This is a process used to position from one point to another when the machine process is being done. To tell it more directly, it will go from one position to another, no matter how many are there, and it will keep working until the complete process is finished.
In case we use milling or lathe machine, then we need to use continuous path positioning category, which is needed for contouring. It’s just a different name that we use for the same category. Since the cutting tool will move constantly through all points, without stopping, the piece will be completed in one move. This means that the operator has to be able to program the machine so that it continues on several axes at a time and simultaneously.
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