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外文资料译文 The CNC Control And NC Programming The CNC control is nothing more than the CNC control system which consists of both hardware and software. There once was a time when a CNC was responsible for little more than relatively slow axis positioning and basic tool management. As machining centers have evolved, however, axis-positioning requirements have drastically increased while tool management and other functions have become vastly more complex, demanding far greater processing power to handle these and other functions. Faster processors, dual processors and even parallel processing are methods that have been used to increase processing speed. But todays CNC is more than fast; it offers more functionality, and automation features than ever. Tool offsets can be set with the push of one button. Servomotors can be tuned on the fly. Broken tools can be detected. And parts can be inspected on the machining center. Parallel processing technology allows the use of two or more microprocessors to be employed simultaneously. This is one way to alleviate the logjam of too many tasks on one processor. In the past, we have a dedicated processor for each axis to enhance processing speed. But its not just a matter of more is better. The overall speed at which a CNC system performs is affected by a number of factors, which include speed of the processors, architecture of the CNC, as well as the number of processors. Supported by smarter software, some CNCs are making better use of sensor data that has actually been available for some time. For instance, there are many things that a load monitor can tell you about the machining process,if the CNCknowswhen to ask what kind of question. Some controls can monitor voltage fluctuation to determine if a tool is broken. At a relatively simple level, if there is a cutting load outside a pre-established set of parameters, the CNC knows there is a catastrophic problem with the tool, and shuts down the process. A more sophisticated method