what is the difference between NC & CNC machine.what is the
difference between equipment & machine tool.

Answer Posted / ydna

NC machines include any automated device that executes a program using some type of symbolically-encoded input [not controlled via computer]. Examples include a music box, programmable loom machine, player piano, relay logic, analog alarm clocks, older voting machines, analog-controlled household furnaces, or mechanisms driven by cams/gears/sectors/rotors. NC machines have existed long before computers were invented, and in many cases before electricity was harnessed.

The *only* difference with a CNC machine is that a computer was added to facilitate the program and control method. CNC machines are a therefore a subcategory of NC, whereby a computer is utilized. Many types of NC machines are outdated in current-day times, and have been converted to CNC. Examples include computerized fabrication machines, PLCs, industrial robots, vehicle autopilot systems, and many others.

The type of programming method is irrevelant unless a computer is utilized. If there's a computer, it's CNC. If there is not a computer: the program is run using another method, which makes it only NC. See the above for examples of both.

Each and every automated machine that existed prior to the invention of the computer are, by definition, NC. However, many have been updated in modern times. For instance, NC-controlled milling machines were used in the production of automobiles before transistors were invented. Currently most automated mills are CNC-controlled, but it does not mean all automated milling machines are now or have always been CNC.

Is This Answer Correct ?    6 Yes 1 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

Eny body help me for spacing after and before puncuation marks in hindi type writing ? ! , ( ) - ; :

1349


Whether the college conduct certificate can be produced as character certificate for bank joining?

1416


what is the prospect of assistant in ministry of external affairs recruited through staff selection.and which post is better income tax inspector or assistant in ministry of exetrnal affairs

3202


I got selected in Department of Posts,India as sorting assistant in Chennai Air Mail Sorting Division I want to know what would be the gross salary and net salary (after sixth pay commission revised pay)for the post of Chennai Air Mail Sorting Division. and is there night shift?

4439


can any one say which book is the best for preparation of GPSC

1344






Is there a difference in professional tax and profession tax.....are they same or which one is correct?

1494


what is resistor

1635


send me section engineer signal model paper to my mail id vinay1433@gmail.com

1366


sir, i have finalized for tax assistant-2008, please tell me how much time its will take to join.

1355


Hi, I am planning for Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) Interview based on 3 years experienced in Software ( IT division). Can you please help me what are the criteria and typpes of questions they will ask. AS I am applying for experienced candidate so is it like they will ask for relevant skill set on that I am working or any thing like C,C++,data structure , networking, database etc....

1330


Is the Principal of an affiliated CBSE school,a gazzated officer?

9400


what isnthe cut off for tnpsc group 2 2010 (April 11) preliminary cut off and i am corrected 160 questions and i m coming under mbc (female).what is the possibility? plzz

2028


SIR, i had written EPFO exam for social security assistant. I selected 1st round. Before 10 days i wrote 2nd round also. And will they conduct 3rd or any other rounds. could u suggest please. what they will ask us another rounds.or Is it final round? please give the answer.

1709


i have cleared the LIC Housing finance Ltd written exam for the post of asisstant...the interviews are to conducted from 17feb...please guide me on how to prepare for the interview..what all questions are likely to be asked ?

2224


If sc category marks in ibps po 130 then what is chance to bank joining for final selection?

1623