Secrets of 5-Axis Machining
Unbiased and no-nonsense, this to-the-point book demystifies 5-axis machining, and will bring it within the reach of anyone who is interested in using this technology to its full potential.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Secrets of 5-Axis Machining
Chapter 10: Putting It All Together
By now, readers should have a good grasp of the multiaxis machining process, with a clear understanding of the different types of machines, multiaxis toolpath types and machining techniques, multiaxis CAD/CAM controls, simulation options, and how they all fit together. To test your new knowledge, try to answer the following questions. Answering the questions successfully means that you are ready to break into the fast growing multiaxis machining world.
All questions will be answered on subsequent pages, and these answers can serve as a quick reference guide for the most important lessons learned in this book.
Quiz
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Name three benefits to using multiaxis machining techniques.
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Describe a standard 5-axis machine?
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Which of the following is the standard axis convention?
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What are the three major multiaxis machine types?
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What are the three major building blocks of a CNC machine? (Circle three.)
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Machine table servo drive system
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Spindle RPM and horsepower
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Physical properties of the machine
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Chip conveyor unit
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CNC controller capabilities
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CNC drive system
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Linear table limit switches
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What are the most important physical positions of a multiaxis machine?
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Center of gravity, Home Base
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Program Home Base, Incremental Zero Position, Spindle type
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Machine Home Position, Machine Zero Position, Program Zero Position
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What tools are needed to find the Machine Rotary Zero Position (MRZP)?
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