What is CNC programming

CNC is the abbreviation of Computerized Numerical Control, which refers to CNC machining center, that is, a computer-controlled machining machine.

There are two kinds of cnc programming methods: manual programming and automatic programming. Manual programming refers to the programming process that is mainly completed manually in each step from part drawing analysis, process processing, data planning, writing step list, input steps to step verification. It is suitable for point processing or processing of parts with less complicated shapes, as well as places where the design is relatively simple, the steps are few, and the programming is easy to implement. However, dealing with many parts with chaotic shapes (especially parts composed of space curved surfaces), and how many parts with not chaotic elements but requiring a large number of design steps, because the labor of planning numerical values during programming is quite long-winded, labor-intensive, and easy to degenerate. Verification is also difficult, and it is difficult to complete by manual programming, so active programming is required. The so-called automatic programming means that most or all of the step pattern work is completed by the computer, which can effectively handle the processing problems of complex parts, which is also the future development trend of cnc programming. At the same time, it should be noted that manual programming is the foundation of active programming. Many core experiences in active programming come from manual programming, and the two complement each other.

There are two kinds of cnc programming methods: manual programming and automatic programming.

1. Manual programming

From part pattern analysis, process processing, data planning, preparation of step sheets, input steps to step verification, etc., there is a manual programming process.

2. Active programming

Automatic programming means that most or all of the step pattern work is completed by a computer, which can effectively handle the processing problems of complex parts, which is also the future development trend of cnc programming.

The CNC machine tool using CNC programming is a mechatronics processing configuration with a high degree of technical integration and automation. With the growth and popularization of CNC machine tools, the demand of modern enterprises for skilled personnel who understand CNC machining skills and can perform CNC machining programming will continue to grow. CNC lathes are one of the most widely used CNC machines today.