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UNIT 26 Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering ASSIGNMENT ONE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA COMPLETE (Y/N) FEEDBACK P1 Describe the principles on which a machine tool operates when controlled by a CNC system P2 Describe, with the aid of suitable diagrams, the structure of a given CNC machine type (Lathe and/ or Milling Machine) CNC Principles and Machines Student declaration I declare that all the work submitted for this assignment is my own work or, in the case of group work, the work of myself and the other members of the group in which I worked, and that no part of it has been copied from any source I understand that if any part of the work submitted for this assignment is found to be plagiarised, none of the work submitted will be allowed to count towards the assessment of the assignment Signed ………………………………………………………………… Date …………………………………………  Unit 26 – Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering Assignment 1 On completion of this assignment you should understand the principles of computer numerical control (CNC) and machine structures As part of your assessment material you are required to reflect on your tutorial sessions, your practical hands on and site visits to produce a written report of 1000 words that includes the following: P1 Describe the principles on which a machine tool operates when controlled by a CNC system Headings and Topics you must include (in bold) in your written report with examples of research areas System Draw a system diagram of a typical CNC machine. (Include the machine control unit, safety switches, input devices, output devices, axis amplifiers, drive motors, encoders, spindle interface, spindle amplifier, spindle motor, rotary encoder) How is a GM program usually transferred to the machine control unit. What methods are available or have been used historically. (USB, CDROM, Wifi, DNC, punched tape) Explain what is the purpose of the machine control unit? Explain how the Machine Control Unit wi