List of Figures

Section 1: Introduction to CNC

Figure 1-1: Machine tool technology in action. (Haas Automation, Inc.)
Figure 1-2: The player piano used air passing through holes in a drum to operate the keys in a programmed sequence. (Coleman Engineering Company)
Figure 1-3: CNC played a big role in making machine tools more accurate and greatly increased their productivity. (Fadal Engineering, Inc.)
Figure 1-4: Virtual NC makes it possible to check out the accuracy of a CNC program and the machining operation on a computer screen. (Deneb Robotics, Inc.)

Figure 1-1-1: The ASME recommended use of decimal inch dimensions.
Figure 1-1-2: The ASME recommended use of metric (millimeter) dimensions.
Figure 1-1-3: Point-to-point or straight-line movement and continuous path or contour movement. (Allen-Bradley)
Figure 1-1-4: The axes and directions of axes when working with a CNC vertical spindle machine. (Deckel-Maho, Inc.)
Figure 1-1-5: Intersecting lines form right angles and establish the zero point. (Allen-Bradley)
Figure 1-1-6: The three-dimensional coordinate planes (axes) used in NC. (Superior Electric Company)
Figure 1-1-7: The quadrants formed when the X and Y axes cross are used to locate points accurately from the XY zero, or origin, point. (Allen-Bradley)

Figure 1-2-1: A numerically controlled single-spindle drilling machine showing the X, Y, and Z axes. (Cincinnati Machine, a UNOVA Co.)
Figure 1-2-2: The engine lathe cutting tool moves only on the X and Z axes. (Electronic Industries Association)
Figure 1-2-3: The vertical knee and column milling machine operates on the X, Y,...

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