(a) Describe THREE (3) distinguishing features between NC and CNC systems. (b) Define the following, as applied to NC systems: (i) Control Resolution (ii) Accuracy (iii) Repeatability (c) Explain why CNC systems are suited for batch production. (d) Despite its numerous advantages, describe TWO (2) downsides (other than the cost) of having CNC systems. (e) With regard to motion control in CNC syems, describe the differences between 'point to point' and 'continuous path' systems. (f) Explain what is meant by 'Computer-Integrated Manufacturing'. (g) Describe the importance of CAD/CAM packages in modern manufacturing plants, especially in a Flexible Manufacturing System.
(a) Describe THREE (3) distinguishing features between NC and CNC systems. (b) Define the following, as applied to NC systems: (i) Control Resolution (ii) Accuracy (iii) Repeatability (c) Explain why CNC systems are suited for batch production. (d) Despite its numerous advantages, describe TWO (2) downsides (other than the cost) of having CNC systems. (e) With regard to motion control in CNC syems, describe the differences between 'point to point' and 'continuous path' systems. (f) Explain what is meant by 'Computer-Integrated Manufacturing'. (g) Describe the importance of CAD/CAM packages in modern manufacturing plants, especially in a Flexible Manufacturing System.
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![(a) Describe THREE (3) distinguishing features between NC and CNC systems.
(b) Define the following, as applied to NC systems:
(i) Control Resolution
(ii) Accuracy
(iii) Repeatability
(c) Explain why CNC systems are suited for batch production.
(d) Despite its numerous advantages, describe TWO (2) downsides (other than the cost) of having
CNC systems.
(e) With regard to motion control in CNC sytems, describe the differences between 'point to
point' and 'continuous path' systems.
(f) Explain what is meant by 'Computer-Integrated Manufacturing'.
(g) Describe the importance of CAD/CAM packages in modern manufacturing plants, especially
in a Flexible Manufacturing System.
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Transcribed Image Text:(a) Describe THREE (3) distinguishing features between NC and CNC systems.
(b) Define the following, as applied to NC systems:
(i) Control Resolution
(ii) Accuracy
(iii) Repeatability
(c) Explain why CNC systems are suited for batch production.
(d) Despite its numerous advantages, describe TWO (2) downsides (other than the cost) of having
CNC systems.
(e) With regard to motion control in CNC sytems, describe the differences between 'point to
point' and 'continuous path' systems.
(f) Explain what is meant by 'Computer-Integrated Manufacturing'.
(g) Describe the importance of CAD/CAM packages in modern manufacturing plants, especially
in a Flexible Manufacturing System.
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