Automation and CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Machines
Automation and CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Machines
Automation and CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Machines
Unit 6
1. The machine tool in which the point-to-point numerical control system is applied is
the
a. Drilling machine
b. Grinding machine
c. Milling machine
d. Lathe
2. The machine tool in which the system of continuous path numerical control is
applied is the--a. Shaping machine
b. Grinding machine
c. Milling machine
d. Drilling machine
3. The numerical control system which ia applicable to a milling machine is called the :
a. Point-to-point system
b. Continuous path system
c. Zig-zag machine system
d. Straight cut system
4. The person who prepares a programme which shows the sequence of operations to
be performed by a NCMT(Numerically Controlled Machine Tool) is called a
a. Machine tool setter
b. Part programmer
c. Design assistant
d. Tool-designer
5. The point-to-point system of numerical control can be applied only to:
a. Conventional drilling machine
b. Conventional milling operations
c. Conventional shaper operations
d. Conventional lathes
6. Numerical Control (NC )
a. Is a method for controlling the operations of a machine tool by means of a set of
instructions
b. Applies only to milling machines
c. Is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
d. All of above
7. A typical NC system has which of the following components?
a. Tape input
b. Controller
c. Machine tool
d. All of the above
8. Which one of the following is not mentioned in a NC machine computer
programme?
a. Cutting speed
b. Feed rate
c. Time required to make the workpiece
d. Type of machining operation
9. A disadvantage of Numerical Control(NC) is
a. The computer is not reliable
b. The tape and tape readers are not reliable
c. The machine tool spindle can easily get overheated.
d. One operator is needed for each machine tool.
10. Direct Numerical Control(DNC) means:
a. Using several computers to control one large CNC machine.
b. Using one computer to control several CNC machines
c. Elimination of computers from the manufacturing process altogether.
d. Complete elimination of a need for a machine operator