03单元汤彩萍数控英语——数控专业英语.docVIP

UNIT 3-1 TECHNICAL WORDS imperative a． 必要的 verify V． 校验，检验 flexibility n． 柔性 fundamentals 基本原则，基本规则 benefit 优点，好处 equipment 设备 automation 自动化 entire 全部的，整个的 predictable 可预料到的 machinist 机械师 accurate a . 准确的，精确的 accuracy n . 准确，精确 identical a . 完全相同的 precision n . 精确 PHRASES vary from 随……而不同 just—in—time (一种制造模式) 准时生产(制造)制 change over 切换，转换 Part A Text Focus of the unit Motion control is the heart of CNC．All CNC controls allow axis motion to be commanded by utilizing some form of coordinate system．The CNC control must be told the location of the program zero point．Besides the absolute mode of programming，there is another way of specifying end points for axis motion．[CNC的核心是轴运动的控制，为此，必须建立坐标系．指定编程零点，指定编程方式。] Fundamental s of CNC While the specific intention and application for CNC machines vary from one machine type to another，all forms of CNC have common benefits．Here are but a few of the more important benefits offered by CNC equipment． The first benefit offered by all forms of CNC machine tools is improved automation．The operator intervention related to producing workpieces can be reduced or eliminated．Many CNC machines can run unattended during their entire machining cycle，freeing the operator to do other tasks．This gives the CNC user several side benefits including reduced operator fatigue，fewer mistakes caused by human error，and consistent and predictable machining time for each workpiece．Since the machine will be running under program control，the skill level required of the CNC operator (related to basic machining practice)is also reduced as compared to a machinist producing workpieces with conventional machine tools1． The second major benefit of CNC technology is consistent and accurate workpieces．Today’s CNC machines boast almost unbelievable accuracy and repeatability specifications．This means that once a program is verified, two，ten，or one thousand identical