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Unit 7 Computer-aided Part Programming 7.1 Lesson 13 Development of Computer -aided CNC Programming In the past programming was performed manually. The program was written in word address and was tailored to run on a particular controller.[1] Trigonometry was a must for determining tool path.[2] The CNC machine needed to be halted while the operator keyed the program into the machine control unit. The CNC machine was further tied up for program verification, which involved machining a test part and inspecting the results. The digital computer, however, has changed the way programs are written, checked, and run. Some of the most dramatic improvements provided by the computer include off-line programming, the use of computer-aided programming languages, and the application of CAD/CAM to programming. CNC machines operate at optimum when running part programs and machining parts.[3] This goal is achieved when new programs are written and tested at an off-line computer terminal. The program can be composed directly in word address (G and M codes) with the aid of text editing software. It can be tested and then stored on punched tape, diskette, zip diskette or CD-ROM media. If the remote computer has a communication line to the CNC machine, the program can be downloaded directly to the machine’s controller. This technique is known as off-line programming. 7.2 Lesson 14 Computer-aided Part Programming CAD/CAM stands for Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing. Experienced programmers use this powerful tool to simplify the task of writing and testing part programs. CAD/CAM can dramatically boost the productivity of CNC shops. The CAD/CAM approach is superior to the technique of using a computer-aided programming language to prepare part programs. Some of the advantages of using CAD/CAM are: 1. The system can be used for off-line checking of the program. Resulting tool paths can be graphically displayed on t