Numeric Control (NC) and Computer Numeric Control (CNC)
1. Numeric Control (NC) :
Numeric Control is a traditional way of establishing an automated control on machining tools.This process is controlled by numbers, letters, symbols.The processes here are controlled by set of instructions which is called as a program.As it is a traditional or naive method, so it has less computational capability.It is less costly and requires less maintenance.
Example:
3D printers, boring tools
Properties of NC :
- It is a traditional method of having control over machinery.
- It provides less flexibility.
- Instructions are given with the help of punch cards.
- For changing the functioning, the information on the punch card is modified.
- It has less computational capability.
- It cannot run continuously for much time.
- It is not programmable and considered as hardwired.
- It is less expensive and has low maintenance.
- It has high accuracy and more capability.
- The punch card contains set of instructions.
2. Computer Numeric Control (CNC) :
Computer Numeric Control is a better version of having the control on the machinery which has a microcomputer attached to the machine. The program is written in the form of alphanumeric codes.As this is a better version of control over the machinery it has more computational capabilities. It is more costly and requires high maintenance.
Example:
Lasers, mills
Properties of CNC :
- It is a new and better version of having the control on machinery.
- It provides more flexibility.
- Instructions are given through the keyboard which is attached to the computer.
- For changing the functioning, the program on the computer itself is changed.
- It has more computational capability than NC.
- It can run continuously even upto 24 hours.
- It is programmable and is considered as softwired.
- It is expensive and requires more maintenance.
- It has low accuracy and less capability.
- The program is written in alphanumeric codes and is generated by CAD(computer aided design).
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