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| American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standard encoding scheme for simple text files with nearly universal probability. |
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| The termination of one complete line of code in a G & M code NC part program. |
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| NC programming that is completed on a computer system, which is separate from the CNC control. |
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| The act of entering code on the console of the CNC control. |
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| A mode of operation that causes the CNC control to stop at the end of each block of code. |
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| Computer generated three-dimensional representations of the CNC and the resulting workpiece. Used to aid in visualization of the machining process. |
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| Workholding tools that are designed to clamp and position a workpiece for machining. |
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| To plan all of the different points that the tool with have to pass through to create the desired shape. |
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| Constructed from codes that instruct the machine how to behave and where to move. |
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| Runs through a program at a reduced rate. |
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| A system used to define points in space by establishing directions and a reference point. Can be rectangular or polar. |
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| Cartesian coordinate system |
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| Code used to perform rapid transverse. Used for quickly positioning the tool in preparation for cutting. |
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A) Use of CNC machine tools requires at least the same precautions as with conventional machine tools.
B) Do not let others distract you from work.
C) Wear your safety glasses when operating around machinery.
D) Machines move automaticlly.
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