Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Resource 5 Advanced Manufacturing Techniques

Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Resource 5 Advanced Manufacturing Techniques

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 • Understand CNC machines & processes • Other manufacturing processes used in manufacturing components • Automotive manufacturing processes Aims

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Objectives • Identify types of CNC machinery used in industry • Understand a CNC sequence • Explain the sequence using a press in manufacturing • Understand CAD/CAM design packages • Understand the use of simulations to check product manufacture

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines CNC machines are used to manufacture a vast quantity of components; large or small; individual or mass produced, each with a unique programmed sequence of operations. A computer program is written in a notation called G-code, which will manufacture a component based on the programmed instruction produced.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 CNC milling predominately machines square/rectangular but are also used to manufacture a variety of shapes & sizes of materials. CNC Milling

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 CNC lathes predominately machine cylindrical components but are also used to manufacture a variety of shapes & sizes of materials. CNC Lathe

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 CNC Lathe Multiple tools can be loaded onto a tool holder simultaneously and programmed to change during a process without manual assistance.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 CNC Programming 3 D simulations of program to check for any disfigurations during the manufacturing process.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Heidenhain - Program sequence

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Diverse machine tools are used to manufacture a wide range of components using CNC machines.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Components can be manufactured using large/small press tools. Press tools

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 A variety of operations can be performed using press tools to manipulate material into various shapes. Components can be loaded on a conveyor and fed into the press to be moulded/cut to shape or form.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Robotics have become more sophisticated in manufacturing processes. With their speed, efficiency and precision they are used to perform the simplest of operation to the most advance application. With the ability to manoeuvre in six axis, robotic arms are used in manufacturing all over the world.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 The manoeuvrability of robotic arms depends on the required application and purpose.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Computer Aided Design (CAD) A component can be designed using CAD software highlighting; dimensions, slots, holes, and a sectional view of the component

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) From the CAD drawing the component can be manufactured using a computer simulation. An isometric view of the billet, and the cutter path lines, and indicated.

Edexcel Principles of Learning in Engineering Resource 5 Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) Simulation of the final component after it has been machined. This final component was produced in Edgecam by producing the machining sequences and tool paths